Aqua Texas responds to questions about water use, conservation

Earlier this week, Aqua Texas responded to claims that have been made regarding water use and conservation. The statement is included in full below.

“Our goal is to preserve as much water as possible when it travels from our wells to customer homes. We have implemented advanced leak detection systems that use sound and satellite imagery to identify any potential leaks and repair them as quickly as possible, saving water in the process. This technology is also used to identify long-term water pipe replacements. In Woodcreek North, we are preparing to replace 25,000 feet of pipes that are nearing the end of their usable lifespan, improving our system’s reliability, and reducing water loss. The first phase covers 5,000 feet of main replacement. Materials for this project have already been delivered and work is anticipated to begin this spring. Additionally, we are working to establish new groundwater wells that will reduce pumping in the Jacob’s Well Groundwater Manage- ment Zone, as well as construct a new water treatment and reuse plant. These projects are part of our longterm commitment to the region and our shared goal with the community of protecting Wimberley’s water resources.”

“We take water conservation seriously and work with the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to implement the drought restrictions they set,” the spokesperson continued. “Our customers are notified when drought stages are enacted and notified again every time the stage changes, either to be more restrictive or less restrictive if conditions improve. We then monitor customer water usage and communicate with customers individually who are not abiding by the restrictions. If their water usage doesn’t improve, a flow restrictor is placed on their line to limit outdoor water flow so that hoses and sprinkler systems can’t be used. As a result, on average, our customers in the Wimberley Valley use less than half as much water per month as compared to homes in other parts of Texas. We are grateful for the continued cooperation of our Wimberley Valley customers with ongoing water conservation efforts in one of the most drought-stricken parts of our state.”