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Grand Prairie OKs 180-day water access for Barnett drilling, sets $11.42/1,000-gallon rate
Summary
The City Council approved a temporary access agreement allowing TP Barnett/Texas Midstream to use city hydrants and temporary water lines to service recently drilled wells; the agreement limits access to 180 days with a 60-day extension and charges $11.42 per 1,000 gallons.
The Grand Prairie City Council voted unanimously to approve a temporary access agreement allowing TP Barnett, in coordination with Texas Midstream, to place temporary water lines and storage on city right-of-way to service recently drilled natural gas wells.
Under the agreement approved during the council’s April 1 meeting, the company may place temporary water lines for 180 days with an option to extend for an additional 60 days. The city will charge $11.42 per 1,000 gallons for water delivered under the arrangement, a staff presentation said. The agreement covers temporary connections from city fire hydrants and is intended to transport water to wells that have not yet been fractured.
The item drew questions from Council…
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