Texas city plans reclaimed water pipeline to boost supply amid drought
(UI) — City leaders in Kerrville, Texas, have approved initial design work for a 1.6-mile reclaimed water pipeline as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen water supply reliability amid ongoing drought conditions, MySA reported.
The proposed Elm Creek pipeline would support an indirect potable reuse system, allowing up to 500,000 gallons per day of treated wastewater to be discharged into Elm Creek and routed to Nimitz Lake, where it would be reintroduced into the city’s water supply after additional treatment.
Officials said the project is one of the most cost-effective options identified to address growing demand, compared with alternatives such as developing new wellfields or implementing direct potable reuse, both of which carry higher costs and technical challenges.
The pipeline is expected to play a key role in improving system resilience and managing long-term water rates, according to MySA, as Kerrville and other Hill Country communities face increasing pressure on water resources.
City Council has authorized staff to move forward with design proposals for the approximately $3.1 million project, which remains in early planning stages.
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