FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2026
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Williamson County Takes Major Step Towards Securing Future Water Supply Through Approval of Regional Infrastructure Study
GEORGETOWN, TX – Williamson County Judge Steve Snell and the Commissioners Court recently took action at their October 20 meeting to address the region’s long-term water needs by formally approving a contract with engineering firm Freese and Nichols to develop the Williamson County Regional Water Infrastructure Plan.
The comprehensive study, funded through a $500,000 allocation approved by the Commissioners Court, will evaluate existing and anticipated water demands across the county while mapping out viable solutions for treatment, distribution, and sustainable resource management.
“Securing a dependable, long-range water supply is key to protecting our community’s future and keeping Williamson County a place where families and businesses can thrive,” said Judge Snell. “By taking a proactive, regional approach today, we’re putting our communities in the driver’s seat and ensuring that we have the critical infrastructure in place to support responsible growth without placing an undue burden on local taxpayers.”
To ensure broad stakeholder involvement, an advisory committee composed of leaders from area municipalities and local water utility providers helped guide the consultant selection process. Once completed, the study will provide local water entities with an actionable catalog of prioritized projects. In addition, having a unified regional plan will help position Williamson County to competitively pursue state and federal infrastructure grants, helping offset local costs and safeguard county taxpayers.
The $498,700 contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. is scheduled for completion within approximately one year.
Key highlights of the plan include:
• Proactive Resource Planning: Evaluating present and projected water usage patterns across the county to ensure long-term supply resilience.
• Treatment and Distribution Solutions: Identifying scalable options to modernize and expand water delivery networks.
• Collaborative Regional Strategy: Developed in close coordination with local municipalities and regional water utility providers.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Equipping the county and local providers to capture outside state and federal funding, minimizing costs for local residents.
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