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Lockhart hears water-demand update; staff says blended approach likely for long-term supply
Summary
City staff and consultants presented updated water-demand projections through 2045, potential well-field upgrades and cost comparisons of additional wells versus GBRA's Water Secure regional project. Staff recommended further financial analysis and discussed next steps with Plum Creek Conservation District and GBRA.
Lockhart city staff and consultants gave council an update on current and projected water demand, potential well-field improvements and the costs of local groundwater development versus participation in the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority’s (GBRA) Water Secure regional supply project.
Public Works Director Sean Kelly and TRC representatives summarized projections that include seven developments currently in planning. Staff said existing demand is about 6,842 living-unit equivalents (LUEs) and that, with the proposed developments and projected growth, the city’s ultimate water demand could reach roughly 14.73 million gallons per day by 2045.
Staff listed current supplies at about 7.1 million gallons per day…
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