Williamson County is allocating $500,000 to a 2026 study that will secure supply for the next 50 years, examining surface water, groundwater, and reuse.
Coordinated Coalition
The county has formed a coalition that includes city officials from most of the county’s cities, private companies such as the Brazos River Authority, and county oversight. “It’s city officials, most of the cities in the county, and then some officials with the private companies like the Brazos River Authority, and of course, the counties kind of overseeing this coalition,” said Warhurst.
Funding and Governance
County commissioners approved $500,000 for the study. Warhurst discussed the importance of securing water supply with the county judge. “These cities have water right now to support, but they’re looking at the growth, and they’re looking towards the future, and so he wants to implement a solution that sustainable growth provides for the citizens of today and helps sustain the growth of the future,” said Warhurst.
Study Timeline and Objectives
The study is slated for April 2026. Warhurst explained the process: “They’re going to put out a request for qualifications for an engineer to conduct this study, And then they’re going to see what water they have available right now and see what are the solutions, what are some different water supply options, surface water, groundwater, water conservation, water reuse. What are the best ways to implement that, the infrastructure to get it to where it needs to go,” said Warhurst.
Key Takeaways
- Williamson County is allocating $500,000 to a 2026 study.
- The study will examine surface water, groundwater, conservation, and reuse.
- The coalition includes city officials, private companies, and county oversight.
Williamson County aims to map out water options that will sustain its rapid growth for the next half-century.
