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Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) is investigating a failed spill gate at Lake Placid after a failed operation following a recent flood event. Officials say it was the floods that pushed them into this current predicament. The water level of the river is so low that the jet skis remain stranded on the rocks and the boat ramps are dehydrated. 
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Conrad Masterson and reappointed Todd Boykin and Jerry Bob Daniel and to the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for terms set to expire on August 11, 2027.
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A wastewater utility service agreement was approved by Buda City Council for a 16-acre multi-family project. This project could mean more wastewater services extended throughout Buda. Approximately one year ago, the city adopted a wholesale agreement with the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) to provide properties on the east side of Buda with wastewater services.
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Dallas City Council will consider a $25 million construction contract this week, for the dredging of Bachman Lake in Northwest Dallas. Why it matters: The dam and spillway of the 205-acre lake, on the north side of Love Field, are long overdue for repair.
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The entire city of Jacksonville is under a boil water notice due to a main water line break in the distribution system. From the City of Jacksonville: Due to a main water line break in the distribution system resulting in lowered distribution system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Jacksonville Public Water System TX0370002 to notify all customers within the City of Jacksonville to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc).
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The Bell County Water Control and Improvement District #1 public water system, which provides water service to the cities of Belton, Copperas Cove, Killeen, Harker Heights, Nolanville and the Fort Hood Military Reservation, will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine.
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Sherman city leaders are finally getting a full view of the state of sewer infrastructure in the heart of the city and the cost of restoring it. Members of the city council received the results of a study and survey of downtown sewer infrastructure Monday night that revealed more than $7.37 million of needed repairs throughout the system.
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Sugar Land City Council voted to approve a $1.9 million construction contract focused on drainage improvements in the Greatwood Village neighborhood at its Oct. 19 meeting. Jorge Alba, Sugar Land’s senior engineering manager, said the investment in the Greatwood Village drainage improvement project is in a response to flooding that took place in May 2019.
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The City of Round Rock is working to repair aging, old water lines throughout the city. Round Rock City Council approved a contract at its Oct. 14 meeting to replace the lines in the Greenhill subdivision, which is just east of Interstate 35 near Mays Street.
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The Bellaire City Council approved a number of spending items during its Oct. 18 meeting, including a donation for extra amenities for a reading area adjacent to the Bellaire City Library, and a water and wastewater repair services agreement.
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Malfunction of a spill gate at Lake Placid last week amid flooding rains has caused a trickle-down effect to another area lake. The spill gate that refused engineers attempts to raise it after Thursday’s storms has crews dropping the level at Lake McQueeney to work on the Placid dam, according to Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Communications Manager Lindsey Campbell and an update the authority posted on gvlakes.com, the website dedicated to the Guadalupe Valley Lakes.
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Daniel Hall, Castlen Moore Kennedy, Joel Mickey, and Phil Wilson to the State Energy Plan Advisory Committee for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, the Governor named Wilson as chair of the Committee. Phil Wilson of Austin is the General Manager for the Lower Colorado River Authority.
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El Paso Water is trying a new approach to mitigate impacts of the Frontera Main pipeline wastewater discharge. Announced Wednesday, the new plan maintains the Rio Grande's role in flood control while removing as much wastewater as possible from the river.
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Horseshoe Bay residents are being asked to conserve water for the immediate future because mechanical issues over the past weekend have limited the city’s supply. City water crews worked Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 23-24 — and are continuing to work — to keep water flowing.
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Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed Cynthia Flores, Charles Richard “Rick” Huber, III, John Henry Luton, Austin Ruiz, O.D., and W. Wintford “Ford” Taylor, III and appointed Christine Giese and Helen Jimenez to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. Additionally, the Governor appointed Anthony Mbroh for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.
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They used to be able to drink from their wells, but over time, the water became discolored, tainted by sediment, and emitted a putrid smell. The community believes gravel mining in the area contaminated their water. Dallas County has suggested waste from livestock and residents is to blame for the nearly unusable water. Some say it’s probably a little of both.
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The Water Control and Improvement District and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality are working together to get the water chlorine levels back to normal in Killeen. The focus on Monday was flushing and sampling in the distribution system. TCEQ worked throughout the weekend on a chlorine conversion in the WCID water system.
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) visited the Killeen area Friday to review water issues presented by the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) and to advise on the next steps to be taken. The City of Killeen issued a city-wide boil water notice on October 19, which found chlorine residuals below TCEQ guidelines in samples taken from six of nine sites.
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TRWD Trash Bash Video was released to thank the 4,000 volunteers who took the time to participate in the 30th Annual TRWD Trash Bash on September 18 and 19.
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With an expansion of the Belton Lake Water Treatment Plant on the horizon, the Copperas Cove City Council agreed to commit to an additional 7 million gallons per day of treated water rights during its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. On Oct. 5, Ricky Garrett, general manager of the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, told council members that the recent opening of the Stillhouse Lake Water Treatment Plant has made the expansion of the Belton Lake Water Treatment Plant possible.
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Matthew Arthur to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The LCRA delivers electricity, manages the water supply and environment, provides public recreation areas, and supports the community and economic development of the lower Colorado River basin.
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A citywide boil water notice was issued Tuesday evening, effective immediately, for all of Killeen water customers. Due to quarterly water samples taken from six sites indicating chlorine residuals below TCEQ guidelines, effective immediately the City of Killeen is issuing a citywide boil water notice.
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Dominic Carvajal will soon take his seat as the newest member of the San Antonio River Authority board of directors. He will replace John Flieller to represent Wilson County on the board; Flieller has served since 2008.
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El Paso Water was faced with an environmental nightmare when two of its wastewater pipelines ruptured sending millions of gallons of wastewater into west side communities. That nightmare started in mid-August when EP Water was forced to divert wastewater into the Rio Grande, and continues to do so until repairs can be completed.
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The flood water is gone but the damage it caused to San Antonio neighborhood streets, sidewalks and bridges is still being calculated. On Salado Creek on the east side of the city, the bridge spanning the creek on Seguin Road bears witness to the power of water.
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