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Water/wastewater staff warn of aging plants, inflow/infiltration and rising wholesale costs; propose modest rate increases
Summary
Utility managers told council that Garland’s water and wastewater systems face aging infrastructure, inflow and infiltration pressures and rising wholesale water costs; staff proposed a combined ~4.6% bill increase for average residential customers and a five‑year rate plan.
City water and wastewater staff presented an operational outlook and a proposed rate plan on Aug. 16, citing aging plants, deferred maintenance, inflow and infiltration (I&I) challenges and significant projected wholesale water costs from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD).
Operational problems and staffing requests Staff said Garland operates two wastewater plants with some components dating to the 1950s and 1960s, more than 1,800 miles of mains, and a workforce that has lost some institutional capacity to retirements and reorganization. To reduce contractor dependence and increase the city’s in‑house ability to perform hydrant and main repairs staff proposed: additional water…
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