In a press release issued last week, Aqua Texas announced two infrastructure improvement projects that aim to reduce water loss in the region.
According to the press release, “Advanced Metering Infrastructure is a revolutionary digital meter technology that allows customers to track their water usage in near-real-time on their smartphones, tablets or computers. Customers can also set alerts when they have reached pre-determined limits, which can help quickly identify a potential leak within a home.” “This upgrade is just one of the many tangible ways Aqua is working to meet our goal of conserving water in Wimberley valley,” said Benton Cripps, Central Texas Area Manager at Aqua Texas. “Quick access to accurate information not only provides transparency for our customers but also highlights our improved conservation efforts happening throughout the region.”
Interested parties can view an educational video about the new meters at https://youtu. be/VZZox4LUSbw Aqua Texas also said in the release that they have begun Phase 2 of a $4 million water main replacement project in the Wimberley Valley. Phase 2 will replace 3,700 feet of water main in the Woodcreek North neighborhood along Ridgeweed Circle, at a cost of over $1.3 million.
The entire water main project plans to replace 25,000 feet of outdated water mains. The first 7,000 feet of the project was completed at the end of 2024.
Aqua Texas is a subsidiary of Essential Utilities Inc. It currently provides 286,000 people in 53 counties across the Lone Star State with water and wastewater services. To learn more, visit www. AquaAmerica.com/ our-states/Texas.
