Amarillo weighs support for proposed 70-mile water supply pipeline
(UI) - Officials in Amarillo, Texas, are considering a memorandum of understanding that would advance planning for a proposed second groundwater pipeline intended to strengthen long-term water supplies for communities served by the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority (CRMWA), KAMR News reported.
Under the proposal, Amarillo and 10 other CRMWA member cities would authorize their mayors to execute a non-binding agreement supporting development of "CRMWA II," a new pipeline that would transport groundwater approximately 70 miles from Roberts County to member communities across the Texas Panhandle.
The proposed project would supplement CRMWA's existing water delivery system, which supplies member cities through a well field connected to the Ogallala Aquifer and water resources from Lake Meredith. According to KAMR, Amarillo receives the majority of its municipal water supply through the regional authority.
The memorandum is expected to come before the Amarillo City Council as part of a broader infrastructure agenda that also includes water main extension projects and utility system improvements. If pursued, CRMWA II would represent a significant expansion of regional water transmission infrastructure designed to support long-term water reliability for Amarillo and other participating communities.
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