City of Lamesa
The City of Lamesa, Texas, has relied on two key water sources: the Lamesa wellfield, developed in the 1950s, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority (CRMWA). However, decades of farm irrigation have significantly reduced the wellfield’s output from 7 million gallons per day to less than 700,000 gallons. This decline has raised concerns about the sustainability of Lamesa’s water supply, especially during CRMWA pipeline outages.
Upgrading Infrastructure for Reliability
To address these issues, Parkhill and city leaders initiated a project to upgrade Lamesa’s water supply system. The plan includes replacing the old, deteriorating wellfield pipeline with a new 10-inch PVC line, which reduces water loss and allows for better pressure management. New pumps at the wellfield will further enhance the system’s reliability.
Increasing Water Storage Capacity
To ensure water availability during CRMWA pipeline failures, the city aims to increase its storage capacity significantly. Parkhill recommended constructing a new 14-million-gallon ground storage tank to complement the existing tank, providing enough capacity to sustain two weeks of normal use or up to a month with water use restrictions. These improvements will help Lamesa manage future water challenges effectively, avoiding stringent restrictions during emergencies.
