Water and Wastewater Commission - Feb. 18, 2026

Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission

Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 – 4:00 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Vacant (Mayor) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting held January 14, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water with Packsaddle Management, LLC/Packsaddle Management, in the amount of $2,044,030 plus a $204,403 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,248,433. Funding: $2,248,433 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water and Austin Transportation and Public Works with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $7,126,352 plus a $712,636 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,838,988. Funding: $7,596,635 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, $242,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Recommend approval to authorize additional expenditures for the construction contract for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project for Austin Water with Austin Underground Inc., to increase the amount by $366,015 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,800,369. Funding: $366,015 is available in …

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Item 01 - Draft Minutes from January 14, 2026 original pdf

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WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 14, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 14, 2026 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Amanda Marzullo, Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, William Moriarty (remote), Alex Navarro (remote), Alex Ortiz (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli (remote), Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón (remote), and Evan Wolstencroft Commission Members Absent: Jesse Penn Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Santiago Tza Wan - Impact of TxDOT’s IH-35 wastewater pipeline relocation on Festival Beach Food Forest Forest Angelina Alanis - Impact of TxDOT’s IH-35 wastewater pipeline relocation on Festival Beach Food APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2025 special called meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction for Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor - Phase I project with S. J. Louis Construction of Texas LTD, in the amount of $18,814,463.36 plus a $1,881,446.34 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,695,909.70. Funding: $20,695,909.70 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor for Austin Water with Williamson Creek Constructors JV in the amount of $125,580,000 plus a $12,558,000 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $138,138,000. Funding: $138,138,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. 4. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services authorizing an additional $7,443,884 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,490,600. Funding: $7,443,884 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Page 1 of 3 Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project for …

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Item 02 - Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal original pdf

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Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water with Packsaddle Management, LLC/Packsaddle Management, in the amount of $2,044,030 plus a $204,403 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,248,433. Funding: $2,248,433 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1139 for these services. The solicitation published on October 13, 2025, and closed on November 20, 2025. Of the four offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1426 63. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.82% MBE and 2.18% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 18, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. This ongoing program replaces and upgrades deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks that impact service delivery. The program also includes wastewater lines to be replaced and upgraded due to deterioration and aging. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains along Merion Circle, Newport Lane, Langwood Drive, and Barons Court. Water system renewal includes approximately 1,600 linear feet of water main along with service lines to individual properties and associated easement. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,100 linear feet of water main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. This item includes one allowance, in the amount of $20,000, to address remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction contract or specifications for a certain items of work when details are not determined at the time of bidding. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, …

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Item 03 - Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal original pdf

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Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water and Austin Transportation and Public Works with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $7,126,352 plus a $712,636 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,838,988. Funding: $7,596,635 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, $242,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $7,596,635 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $242,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1137 for these services. The solicitation was issued on September 15, 2025, and closed on November 20, 2025. Of the five offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1430 50. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.03% MBE and 1.82% WBE participation. Additional Backup Information: The Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks that impact service delivery. This project consists of replacing existing water mains located within the general area bounded by Loyola Lane, Johnny Morris Road, and Colony Loop Drive. The water system renewal includes fittings and approximately 12,740 linear feet of water main along with service lines to individual properties. The improvements also include the removal of approximately 11,270 linear feet of existing asbestos cement water mains. Roadway improvements to Johnny Morris Road will extend the left turn lane along Johnny Morris from Loyola Lane to the second driveway into Barbara Jordan Elementary School. Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Due to the potential for encountering unknown …

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Item 04 - Polybutylene Water Services Replacement original pdf

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Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize additional expenditures for the construction contract for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project for Austin Water with Austin Underground Inc., to increase the amount by $366,015 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,800,369. Funding: $366,015 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Additional Authorization. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with Austin City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 94.73% MBE and 0.00% WBE. Prior Council Action: December 9, 2021 – Council approved a contract with Austin Underground, Inc. for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project. March 27, 2025 – Council approved additional 10% contingency for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 18, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s (AW) distribution system is large and complex, consisting of approximately 3,900 miles of water mains and serving approximately one million customers. Distribution system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent leaks and loss of valuable treated water because of deterioration due to environmental conditions and aging. Due to unexpected conditions encountered during construction, the need to repave roads with higher quality asphalt, and additional field-verified deviations with existing utilities; the project’s contingency funds have been depleted. The original Council authorization allowed for a 10% contingency to cover unknown risks associated with the project. It is anticipated that the current 20% contingency limit and administrative authority of $66,000, will not be sufficient for the project based on change orders currently under consideration related to the required project scope of work. A 4.24% additional contingency is requested to ensure a timely and efficient change order processing for a successful project completion. Approval of this request will increase the total project contingency plus Administrative Authority to 25%. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Water service lines made of polybutylene or polyethylene fail at a much higher rate compared to other materials such as copper or high-density polyethylene. Failure rates for polybutylene or polyethylene pipes …

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Item 05 - Parts, Supplies, Repair Services Contract original pdf

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Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for catalog parts, supplies, and repair services for Austin Water with Environmental Improvements Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,850,000. Funding: $246,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $246,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 18, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the City with essential equipment for pump, motor parts, and repair services from DeZurik, Watson Marlow, Rotork, Saf-T-Flo, Moyno, Huber Tech, Hayward Gordon, Halogen, Evoqua, Integrity, and Pure Air manufactures for water and wastewater operations. These parts and services are vital for preventing system failures and ensuring reliable infrastructure performance. Environmental Improvement (EI²) is the sole authorized distributor and service provider representative for these key manufacturers. If the contract is not approved, procurement timelines would increase significantly, leading to extended downtime for critical equipment. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $740,000 $370,000 $370,000 $370,000 $1,850,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.

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Item 06 - Liquid Phosphate Contract original pdf

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Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for liquid phosphate for Austin Water with Shannon Chemical Corp., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding: $666,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $666,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 JRN1041 for these goods. The solicitation was published on September 22, 2025, and closed on October 23, 2025. Of the four offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1431 70. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide a continuous supply of liquid phosphate to Austin Water's drinking water treatment plants. The phosphate functions by removing calcium and magnesium ions, which are naturally present in the raw water supply and are primary contributors to scale formation. The addition of liquid phosphate during the water treatment process helps preserve the integrity and efficiency of the distribution system by preventing scale buildup that can lead to restricted water flow, reduced pipe capacity, and increased maintenance and operational costs. This contract will replace the current contract, which expires on May 31, 2028. The City is resoliciting early due to increased costs. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these goods. Without the routine application of liquid phosphate, scale would accumulate significantly over time, negatively impacting water quality, increasing the risk of service interruptions, and accelerating the degradation of the …

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Item 07 - Service Extension Request - 1107 Castle Ridge Road original pdf

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Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 6290 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra- Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s wastewater service area. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system Prior Council Action: October 10, 2024 – Council approved Service Extension Request No. 5845 on consent, but this approval expired on April 8, 2025. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 4, 2024 – Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-1 with Commissioner Nickels voting against the motion to deny the Service Extension Request and Commissioners Cofer and Schiera absent. September 11, 2024 - Water and Wastewater Commission’s motion to recommend approval received five affirmative votes and one dissenting vote. The motion failed for lack of a six-vote affirmative majority on Commissioner Reyes’ motion to approve, Commissioner Penn's second, and with Commissioner Moriarty voting no. Commissioners Turrieta, Musgrove, and Sion were absent and there were two vacancies. January 28, 2026 – Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-0 with Commissioners Kruger, Fierro, Luecke, and Morrison absent. February 18, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The 1107 Castle Ridge Road project consists of approximately 2.85 acres (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Barton Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. The proposed project is identical to the project that Council approved on October 10, 2024 as wastewater SER-5845 and which subsequently expired on April 8, 2025. Owner: Parkside Homes, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop three single-family homes. The Owner requested that the City provide retail wastewater service to the Property and Austin Water has determined the service requirements as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 6290. Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 will provide retail water service to …

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Item 08 - Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District Contract Extension original pdf

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Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: March 12, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of the extension of a contract with Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District (District) for the City to provide wholesale water and wastewater services to the District. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. No significant terms changes are anticipated for this proposed contract extension. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. No significant terms changes are anticipated for this proposed contract extension. Prior Council Action: May 21, 2020 - City Council approved Resolution No. 20200521-010 relating to negotiation of an amendment of the City's Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) with the District. . October 15, 2020 - City Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the District for the transfer of the District’s former water and wastewater system back to the District with reimbursement to the City in the amount of $714,387 for costs related to improvements to the system, and additional consideration to the City provided in related agreements with the District. December 10, 2020 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of a contract with the District for the City to provide wholesale water and wastewater services to the District. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 18, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: In 1980 the City granted consent to the creation of the Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District in order to facilitate development of the area. Terms and conditions contained in a consent agreement and provisions of related agreements between the City and the District indicate that as the area developed, the parties anticipated the District would become part of the City through annexation. In September 1980 the City and the Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District (District), previously known as Southwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1, entered into an agreement for the City to provide wholesale drinking water service to the District. The parties entered into a subsequent agreement for the City to provide wholesale wastewater service in October 1993, with an amendment executed in April 1996. In accordance with the terms of the 2013 Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA), the City began providing retail water and wastewater service in April 2018 to approximately …

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Item 09 - Emergency Management Presentation original pdf

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Austin Water Emergency Management & Preparedness Water & Wastewater Commission February 18, 2026 Agenda  All Hazards Emergency Management Richard Beaman Emergency Management Division Manager, Austin Water  Emergency Communications Amy Petri Interim Chief of Staff, Austin Water  Winter Preparedness Activities Stephanie Sue Water Treatment Operations Manager, Austin Water 2 All Hazards Emergency Management Richard Beaman Emergency Management Division Manager, Austin Water Continuous Emergency Management  VEOCI software used for daily reporting, as well as routine and emergency incident tracking.  AW pioneered use of VEOCI and is now used by other City departments.  Facility all-hazards check-lists and Continuity of Operations Plans posted and accessible in VEOCI. 4 Continuous Emergency Management  Multiple emergency tabletop exercises are organized and held in partnership with other City departments and agencies.  Monthly emergency notification, life safety plan, shelter in place and/or emergency evacuation drills are conducted throughout our system.  Department Operations Center emergency activation thresholds are set and monitored continuously. 5 Incident Management Team Incident Management Team  Three rotating shifts during emergency activations; designated staff on call 24/7 during normal operations.  34 positions can be filled by 196 trained staff.  Clearly defined roles for all positions. Incident Command System Training  Online and in-person  Role specific  Hosting and instructing FEMA ICS-300 (Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents) classes in February, April, and July 6 Operational Readiness  Water treatment plants maintain a baseline capacity of 235 MGD for operational and system readiness.  Equipment, materials, and people staged ahead of incoming weather.  Generators are in place at critical facilities, with emergency backup generator contracts that can be called in immediately.  Plans, supplies and equipment are in place for community-wide potable water distribution.  Pre-designation of critical and essential personnel; emergency operations procedures and schedules in place. 7 Emergency Supplies Hub Warehouse Equipped for Incidents and Emergencies  Shelter in place supplies for staff: cots, blankets, meals ready to eat, bottled water, and hygiene kits  Emergency water distribution supplies for customers: bottled water, water totes, fire hydrant adaptors Two Potable Water Trucks Bottled Water Contracts Ready  Local vendor with supply on hand  Second vendor for multiple truck load shipments 8 Employee Preparedness  All hazard training and safety briefings  Personal protective equipment provided - coats, gloves, head cover, and other durable clothing  Warming and cooling stations  Weather forecast …

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Item 10 - 2025 Q4 Report - Water Management Strategy Implementation original pdf

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Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Fourth Quarter 2025, October - December February 2026 Contents  Fourth Quarter Summary  Water Conservation Updates  Water Loss Reduction Updates  Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates  Conservation Outreach Updates  Water Supply Project Updates  Water Use and GPCD  Notes Regarding Data 2 Fourth Quarter Summary The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. While the combined water storage in Lakes Buchanan and Travis stayed about 80 percent full throughout the fourth quarter of 2025, Central Texas entered moderate and severe levels of hydrologic drought and remained throughout the quarter. These dry conditions resulted in summer-like water use levels in October before lessening in November. 3 Water Conservation Updates  Annual WaterWise Irrigation Program seminar was held on November 6, 2025. Over 130 irrigators and landscapers attended the seminar to learn about landscaping and irrigation.  Irrigation inspection anniversary – since October 2024, 1,600 new residential automatic irrigation systems have been inspected to meet State and Austin regulations, providing more efficient and effective landscape irrigation.  In 2025, customers saved over 30 million gallons from rebate programs, the highest in 5 years. 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Bucks for Business Other Commercial Programs Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 86% 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 85% 96% 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation Plan, p. 35-36, Water Forward Plan, p. 34, 36) 2025 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Pilot an …

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Item 10 - Presentation of 2025 Q4 Report - Water Strategy Implementation original pdf

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Water Management Strategy Implementation Report - Highlights Fourth Quarter 2025, October - December Water & Wastewater Commission | February 18, 2026 Q4 Highlights  1,600 new residential automatic irrigation systems inspected since October 2024.  Over 30 million gallons saved through participation in rebate programs in 2025.  Position added and staff training completed to address water loss.  Monthly Home Water Reports had an average 68% open rate (industry average is 25%).  Onsite Water Reuse System Operator Training Manager and certificate program published. 2 Water Use and GPCD (Gallons Per Capita Daily) ) D C P G ( y a D r e p a t i p a C r e p s n o l l a G 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 GPCD by Calendar Year and Quarter CY 2018 121 GPCD CY 2019 128 GPCD CY 2020 131 GPCD CY 2021 125 GPCD CY 2022 133 GPCD CY 2023 130 GPCD CY 2024 130 GPCD CY 2025 128 GPCD 15 9 11 29 17 5 9 29 19 17 8 10 26 27 24 28 42 48 19 5 9 20 24 30 21 10 11 32 17 6 10 23 31 26 17 5 9 19 24 55 28 34 21 7 10 24 28 36 22 9 11 25 32 23 7 10 19 28 21 7 9 20 29 52 42 39 22 5 10 19 25 30 19 8 10 25 31 18 6 10 21 29 24 6 10 20 24 5 8 17 28 27 33 36 46 34 22 9 12 30 33 17 8 11 25 30 45 52 19 6 10 22 30 35 17 5 9 17 27 31 22 10 12 31 21 6 10 33 22 29 16 6 11 22 29 17 5 10 18 27 55 30 37 33 23 8 11 27 23 8 9 24 31 31 21 6 10 23 29 22 5 9 18 28 21 8 11 26 20 7 10 23 33 30 23 7 10 22 31 22 5 9 18 28 44 38 29 35 30 37 40 33 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 . 2018 2019 2020 2021 …

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