Liberty Hill moves forward $26M bond sale for water purification pilot

The treatment facility is a key component of the city’s Pure Water LHTX program, which aims to provide long-term clean water for the city as it continues to grow. City documents state the facility will purify reclaimed wastewater to meet drinking water standards. The city approved a construction contract for a smaller, pilot facility in December.

What’s next

Construction of the pilot facility is currently scheduled to be completed by October. The next step is to test different water purification methods, which will take about eight months, according to a representative from Garver, an engineering firm contracted with the city.

The pilot facility is also being designed as a permanent structure. After the full Advanced Water Purification Facility is completed, the pilot facility will be used for public tours, training and future testing.

The design of the full-scale wastewater treatment facility is set to be completed by fall 2028, and it is scheduled to be operational by spring 2031. However, at a December City Council meeting, some council members expressed concern that the timeline may not be realistic.