West Central Texas relies on adequate supplies of water, electricity, and gas to ensure a safe and comfortable lifestyle and to supply community, business and industry needs. One of the greatest challenges facing the region, and the majority of the state, is assurance of adequate water supply. Areas of the region are fed by the Seymour Aquifer, the Edwards-Trinity Plateau, and the Trinity Aquifer; three of the nine major aquifers found in Texas. Two minor aquifers, the Dockum and Lipan Aquifers also serve parts of the region. Cities and counties in the region continuously monitor municipal and other water wells to review well performance data. The region has several lakes which provide surface water as well. The region is served by the West Central Municipal Water District, the Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District, the North Central Texas Municipal Water
Supply, the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District 525, and the West Texas Groundwater and Conservation District, among others. Water providers in the area strive to deliver raw water to customers on demand, provide water quality management, and manage water resources for long term needs including drought preparation and drought relief. In addition, they must ensure that construction, expansion and enhancements to the area’s water facilities and resources are placed into service as the population continues to increase dramatically over the next decades. Water Districts focus on water conservation, public education to heighten consumer awareness that water resources are finite, and to increase the knowledge and practice of efficient water use. If all conservation practices were maximized, additional water supplies will need to be developed to meet the projected future demands through 2060.
Local municipalities are also actively seeking to renew water and sewage treatment plants, as well as water and sewer lines. Approximately 38% of the 2010 WCTEDD CEDS Survey respondents stated that their area did not have adequate wastewater treatment facilities and sewer lines for all current residents and businesses. An overwhelming 77% of Survey respondents stated that their area was in need of additional water plants, water mains or water lines for current needs and future economic growth. Local rural cities and towns make multiple applications to the Texas Department of Rural Affairs through Community Development Block Grant and other funding to attempt to address these needs. The lines must be continually updated to provide residential, business and industry service. It is vitally important to viable economic development to ensure these resources are allocated to the area.
Electricity is provided through a multitude of service providers in the area. Local companies include the Coleman Municipal Power and Light, Big Country Electric Co-op Inc., Coleman County Electric Co-op Inc., Comanche County Electric Co-op Inc., and Taylor County Electric Co-op Inc. Major service providers throughout the region include TXU Energy, Dynowatt, Green Mountain Energy, Abacus Resources Energy, Reliant Energy, MX Energy, Amigo Energy and Pi Energy. In addition, Haskell county is home to a wind farm and a solar power plant that produces electricity for the area.
Supply, the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District 525, and the West Texas Groundwater and Conservation District, among others. Water providers in the area strive to deliver raw water to customers on demand, provide water quality management, and manage water resources for long term needs including drought preparation and drought relief. In addition, they must ensure that construction, expansion and enhancements to the area’s water facilities and resources are placed into service as the population continues to increase dramatically over the next decades. Water Districts focus on water conservation, public education to heighten consumer awareness that water resources are finite, and to increase the knowledge and practice of efficient water use. If all conservation practices were maximized, additional water supplies will need to be developed to meet the projected future demands through 2060.
Local municipalities are also actively seeking to renew water and sewage treatment plants, as well as water and sewer lines. Approximately 38% of the 2010 WCTEDD CEDS Survey respondents stated that their area did not have adequate wastewater treatment facilities and sewer lines for all current residents and businesses. An overwhelming 77% of Survey respondents stated that their area was in need of additional water plants, water mains or water lines for current needs and future economic growth. Local rural cities and towns make multiple applications to the Texas Department of Rural Affairs through Community Development Block Grant and other funding to attempt to address these needs. The lines must be continually updated to provide residential, business and industry service. It is vitally important to viable economic development to ensure these resources are allocated to the area.
Electricity is provided through a multitude of service providers in the area. Local companies include the Coleman Municipal Power and Light, Big Country Electric Co-op Inc., Coleman County Electric Co-op Inc., Comanche County Electric Co-op Inc., and Taylor County Electric Co-op Inc. Major service providers throughout the region include TXU Energy, Dynowatt, Green Mountain Energy, Abacus Resources Energy, Reliant Energy, MX Energy, Amigo Energy and Pi Energy. In addition, Haskell county is home to a wind farm and a solar power plant that produces electricity for the area.