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Water utilities brief council on plan to reduce dead‑end mains and automatic flushing costs
Summary
Texarkana Water Utilities said the city has 419 dead‑end water mains, flushed more than 125 million gallons in 2023 at a cost estimated around $200,000; the utility proposes a looping policy and partial assistance to development that delivers public benefit, including installing $25,000 automatic flush valves where appropriate.
Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU) officials briefed the city council on Nov. 12 about a proposed policy that would require looping of water mains and prescribe standards for dead‑end mains.
TWU Executive Director Gary Smith said the city currently has 419 dead ends and that the state requires at…
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