MARION COUNTY \u2013 The Northeast Texas Municipal Water District approved a water availability study for Lake O\u2019 the Pines in Marion County on Monday, aimed at increasing water use and storage for local cities dealing East Texas\u2019 growing population. According to our news partner KETK, this analysis also seeks to address public concerns that arose last year amid talks of selling water from Lake O\u2019 the Pines to the DFW Metroplex.<\/p>\n
Carollo Engineering, an Austin-based firm, was selected to conduct the study. This comprehensive review will explore how the district can more effectively utilize Lake O\u2019 the Pines\u2019 water resources in the future.<\/p>\n
Osiris Brantley, general manager for the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, noted the community\u2019s apprehensions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are a lot of concerned citizens who are concerned over us potentially selling water, so this is just a way to have experts look at everything, and hopefully, when the studies are done and presented to the public, that will ease public concerns so they can see the real numbers,\u201d Brantley said.<\/p>\n
Carollo Engineering indicated that the study could help protect the quality of water for East Texans. The firm stated that the study would enable those overseeing Lake O\u2019 the Pines to make informed decisions for northeast Texas customers.<\/p>\n
The study will employ various models to determine the best allocation of water to several cities within the district and to assess how much water can be stored at the lake throughout the year. Beyond water allocation and storage, the study will also address water supply needs during droughts or natural disasters that may disrupt normal operations.
\nThe water availability study is expected to begin in approximately six months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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