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Bell County WCID repair will trigger Stage 4 water conservation May 27–30; Killeen urges 30% cutback
Summary
Officials warned a shutdown for a 48-inch main replacement means Killeen and neighboring jurisdictions must cut water use about 30% May 27–30 to avoid boil-water advisories; restrictions include no outside watering, no carwashes and no pool refills.
KILLEEN, Texas — City staff and the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (WCID) told the council they will implement Stage 4 water conservation for the region during a planned repair of a 48-inch transmission main, asking residents and businesses to cut water use beginning Memorial Day weekend.
WCID will replace roughly 5,000 feet of aging 48-inch pipe and construct a new 3-million-gallon concrete storage tank; the final tie-in requires temporary shutdowns. Jeffrey Reynolds, presenting city coordination with WCID,…
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