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Northlake weighs partnering with Ponder to supply interim water service
Summary
Council discussed a staff proposal to deliver 'opportunity water' to neighboring Ponder by extending pipeline capacity and building storage; staff suggested negotiating cost-sharing so Ponder and developers contribute to upgrades that Northlake will eventually need.
Council heard a detailed briefing on options for supplying interim water service to the nearby town of Ponder, which staff said is facing capacity constraints and relies on wells. Public Works staff outlined a plan to extend existing pipelines toward Ponder, to add an elevated storage tank and ground storage and to upgrade pumping and backup generation as needed. Staff framed the work as "opportunity water" the town would transport through its system while leveraging regional capacity.
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