Pflugerville has commenced a temporary shutdown of its river pump station, a move that began on May 27 and is expected to conclude in June. This decision was discussed during a City Council presentation on May 26, where it was noted that the water level of Lake Pflugerville stood at 635.3 feet as of May 25. The city aims to maintain the lake’s target elevation at 633 feet.

Conservation Efforts

Assistant Director of Water Operations, Shelby Granger, highlighted the significant conservation efforts made by the community, stating, “To be frank, the conservation efforts have been huge, and we see that.” Despite these efforts, water usage has averaged 4.524 million gallons per day (MGD), slightly above the city’s goal of four million gallons per day.

The city has implemented modified Stage 1 water conservation measures for all water customers since May 1. These measures are crucial to minimizing the drop in lake elevation during the pump station shutdown and to ensure the water treatment plant’s capacity remains within its current limit of 8 million gallons per day. Should daily demand exceed this capacity, the city may need to revert to Stage 3 restrictions.

Community Impact

While the shutdown is in effect, the city does not anticipate any adverse impact on recreational activities such as fishing or swimming in Lake Pflugerville. The community’s commitment to water conservation is vital during this period to support the ongoing construction aimed at expanding the water treatment facility.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.