master plans<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhen asked what happens if the city does not reach those growth targets, Weiss said officials are planning conservatively. However, rather than risk being caught short, he said, the city would rather build in overall water capacity ahead of demand.<\/p>\n
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Matt Rector, Pflugerville public utility and engineering director, said expansion is driven not only by growth but by regulatory requirements. Under Texas regulations, wastewater plants that exceed 75% of permitted annual average flow for three consecutive months must begin planning for expansion. At 90%, construction on that expansion must begin.<\/p>\n
Single-family homes make up about 96% of total system connections, accounting for about 62% of total water usage. Commercial customers represent roughly 3% of connections but account for almost 15% of demand. Apartments make up 0.3% of connections and 19% of usage.<\/p>\n
That imbalance, Weiss said, means long-term strain on the system may be shaped less by the number of rooftops and more by the type of commercial and industrial development the city attracts.<\/p>\n
What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n
Weiss said commercial customers represent a small share of total accounts but consume a disproportionate amount of water.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s the businesses that disproportionately use water,\u201d Weiss said, pointing to restaurants, retail centers and other commercial developments operating throughout the day.<\/p>\n
Weiss said the goal is to ensure businesses are not delayed by infrastructure limits, referencing other cities where development has stalled because projects could not secure water connections.<\/p>\n
The city is developing a new wastewater basin in part to relieve pressure on existing infrastructure and open capacity for additional commercial development, particularly along the SH 130 corridor.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will have the capacity to continue to serve our community, the capacity to grow and the capacity to bring the amenities to our town,\u201d Weiss said.<\/p>\n
Officials say that balancing commercial expansion with infrastructure capacity will remain central to the city\u2019s long-term strategy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need water in order to support the growth. We also need water in order to enable the growth,\u201d Weiss said.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s next<\/p>\n
The current round of construction is only one phase of a decades-long build-out. The city\u2019s master plan divides expansion into planning horizons through 2035 and ultimately full build-out around 2068.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the city will reevaluate the duration for Stage 3 restrictions once temporary repairs to the Lake Pflugerville pipeline are completed. Customers who do not follow water restrictions may receive formal warnings or fines that could range from $1,500 to $2,000 per occurrence.<\/p>\n
Lake Pflugerville and fishing piers are closed to recreational usage to include boating, swimming, and fishing. To find your water supply source, visit<\/p>\n
https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ykfjpmwn<\/a>.<\/p>\nDuring stage 3 emergency water restrictions, customers are not allowed to:<\/p>\n
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