- Three ground well water plants drilled 1,025 feet into the Chicot Aquifer.
- The water system pumps 270 million gallons/year.
- The City’s water system is capable of pumping 6.5 million gallons/day.
- Average 24hr/pumpage in the summer months, 1.3 million gallons.
- Average 24hr/pumpage in the winter months, 750,000 gallons.
- Generators at wells 1 and 3 allow for continuous pumping during power outages in the City.
- Operates and maintains approximately 60,000 linear feet of water mains.
- Operates and maintains 157 fire hydrants and over two hundred water valves.
- The City’s water system is sampled monthly and tested for quality assurance (E.Coli form Organisms).
To report water emergencies or for questions call Southwest Water 832-209-5049 or Dan 281-983-2961