Common ownership of water plant could be beneficial

A regional water authority is years away from coming to fruition. With concerns over CTWS’s ability to produce water, the city’s main focus is to develop a backup supply
This view of the Stillhouse Hollow water treatment plant was taken in 2023, when Central Texas Water Supply had difficulty producing water for Lampasas users after flooding damaged its pumps. . FILE PHOTO
This view of the Stillhouse Hollow water treatment plant was taken in 2023, when Central Texas Water Supply had difficulty producing water for Lampasas users after flooding damaged its pumps. . FILE PHOTO

A regional water authority anchored by the city of Lampasas and Kempner Water Supply Corp. could be in the cards.

On June 19, the two entities held a joint meeting to discuss the idea of a combined water treatment plant on Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Also, plans for a city backup water supply were discussed.

Interim City Manager Erin Harrison told the Dispatch Record that Lampasas has concerns with Cent…