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Commission backs expanding On‑Site Water Reuse incentives for deeply affordable housing; staff to report quarterly
Summary
Following a detailed briefing, the commission recommended approval to fund higher caps for Austin Water’s Go Purple incentives so deeply affordable housing projects can connect to reclaimed water; the measure passed 7–2 after debate over sunset clauses and reporting.
After a staff briefing on Austin Water’s Go Purple program, the Resource Management Commission voted to recommend approval of amendments to expand incentives and caps that help deeply affordable housing projects incorporate on-site reclaimed-water systems and dual plumbing.
Catherine (Reclaimed and On-site Water Reuse Program supervisor) described the program’s origins: council adopted the original Go Purple code and incentive package in March 2024 as part of the Water Forward long-range supply plan. The ordinance included code requirements for reuse and an exemption for deeply affordable housing projects (those with at least 50% income-restricted…
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