Government
BY SAM SCHAFFER
Liberty Hill weighs aggressive water conservation strategy
Etienne said. The city surveyed 56 miles of water lines in August 2024 and found approximately 26 leaks. Repairing the leaks supplied between 900,000 and 2.5 million additional gallons of water per month, Etienne said. One conservation tool mentioned in the presen- tation was the city’s WaterSmart Portal, which is enabled by water meters that provide virtual data. Water customers can create a profile to see their bill, be notified if there is a leak in their pipes and receive customized suggestions for water conser- vation, said Katie Amsler, director of community engagement and communications. What else? City Manager Paul Brandenburg said 60% of Liberty Hill’s drinking water is going toward irrigation. He noted that in addition to looking for new sources of water, it’s important to incentivize people to conserve water.
Liberty Hill city staff presented the city’s 2025- 26 Water Conservation Initiative to city council at its March 12 meeting. The city will promote an aggressive water conservation program in an attempt to use water more effectively, said Deputy City Manager Mike
To conserve water Don't Do
Etienne at the meeting. What you need to know
check water meter to monitor use
let water run while washing dishes
Liberty Hill’s city council and staff have been discussing solutions to address the city’s long- term water shortage problems. The city is at a point where it must address its water supply to avoid shortages in the future. Population growth and water demand led to calls for conservation in the city’s water master plan, he said. Zooming in The first step in implementing the city’s conservation program was to conduct a leak study,
run dishwasher and washing machine only when full
water lawn during the heat of the day (water early)
repair leaky faucets
use the toilet as a trashcan
SOURCE: CITY OF LIBERTY HILL/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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