WS Item 3 City of Southlake Water System Update
Stage I Water Restrictions
System capable of providing 23-24 million gallons per day
Ability to supply affected by demand
Supply is strong but not unlimited
Must consider
Weather
Drought conditions
Stage I Triggers & Requirements
Stage 1 restrictions enacted July 25th
Businesses and residents asked to partner with the City
More than 60% of total usage between 12-8am – most going to irrigation
Stage I Water Performance
Stage I Enacted in 2008 & 2009
2009 more opportunities to replenish
2011 challenge consecutive day spikes
Stage I Water Performance
Demand increase since 2009:
4.4 million gallons
23 Days in Stage I
August
16
Current Water System – Supply
42 inch supply line now in service
High pressure and low pressure plane improvements
Meter modification project
Keeping up with Demand
Keeping up with Demand
Ongoing System Improvements
TW King 30 Inch Water Line
35% complete
Tarrant County acquired 38% of ROW
20-inch water line – SH 114
Designed and bid
Pipes currently being fabricated
W.I.S.E. Guys
The Future
Work on strengthening the system
Southlake 2030 discussion -Water and Sewer Master Plan
Ongoing conversation & action
QUESTIONS?