Austin rebuilds century-old reservoir, strengthens water system reliability
AUSTIN (UI) — Austin Water has completed construction of the new North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station, replacing the city’s 110-year-old reservoir with an upgraded facility capable of holding 8 million gallons and pumping 50 million gallons of water per day.
Located at 826 Old Koenig Lane near North Lamar, the new infrastructure strengthens system reliability and positions Austin Water to meet growing demand over the next century.
“The completion of the North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station is an excellent example of how the City of Austin comes together to deliver on big projects with a collaborative, team approach,” said Assistant City Manager Mike Rogers.
The reservoir is one of 38 storage sites in Austin Water’s system that help maintain consistent water service and pressure throughout the city. Construction took place on the same site as the old reservoir without service interruptions, and the addition of a new pumping station and electrical facilities enhances overall resiliency.
“This project has modernized drinking water infrastructure in the heart of our city. Our project team brought the new reservoir online a year ahead of schedule, further improving reliability for Austin Water’s customers,” said Austin Water Director Shay Ralls Roalson.
The project received partial funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, administered by the Texas Water Development Board via low-interest loans.
“This project represents Austin Water’s commitment to investing in resiliency and preparedness,” Roalson added. “While Austin Water is taking steps to winterize our facilities and prepare for the upcoming winter season, we ask customers to prepare their homes and businesses for winter weather.”
To help residents protect their systems, Austin Water recommends insulating exposed pipes, turning off outdoor faucets, knowing where the main shut-off valve is located, and keeping an emergency supply of at least one gallon of water per person per day for seven days.
Related News
From Archive
- Alaska LNG pipeline could require 7,000 workers at peak construction, developers say
- Ohio trench collapse kills one worker, injures two during pipe installation
- California invests $590 million to boost water reliability, upgrade sewer systems statewide
- Dominion proposes 186-mile underground HVDC power line across Virginia
- Inside Sempra’s 72-mile pipeline with 18 major trenchless crossings
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- Massive water line failure leaves majority of Waterbury without service
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Construction jobs stumble into 2026 after weak year
- Worm-like robot burrows underground to cut power line installation costs
Comments