City shifts from water tanks to well reserves

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GONZALES — On Friday, Dec. 15, the City of Gonzales shifted water delivery from the city's water supply tanks to the city's water well system.

According to city officials, this measure has been taken to address residents’ concerns over particulate in the water supply.

According to City Manager Sean Lally, the water has been tested and particles were found in the water supply. The samples have been sent to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

"There has not yet been a confirmation from TCEQ on what the particulate is, but we suspect the matter may be coming from a filtration mat in one of the city's water supply tanks," Lally said. "We are hoping for an answer this week."

Until Lally receives the answers he is looking for, the city has shut down the supply tank in question.

"I have had no reports or citizen calls about particles, since switching away from that tank," Lally said. "So that's a good sign."

With the change of delivery, there are some restrictions. The City is asking residents to conserve water by not watering shrubs or lawns.

The city's water supply is taken from the Guadalupe River and sent to holding tanks from the city water production facility.

"Those tanks are sitting dormant right now," Lally said.

The water being delivered by the city right now is coming from holding tanks on FM 532 (Moulton Road) and on North 183 Business Street, at the Public Works. Both of these tanks are fed by the city's water well supply.

Lally said he and city staff are working diligently with TCEQ to resolve the origin of the particulate matter and updates will be available as new developments occur.

Officials are asking that questions or concerns be directed to City Hall, at 830-672-2815.

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