Municipal Water and Wastewater Ownership Feasibility
Killeen
Summary
Council reviewed a study showing it would cost nearly $1 billion for Killeen to build its own water treatment plants, sparking debate over whether to stay in the WCID No. 1 cooperative or investigate legal history and long-term control.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Importance
- 1
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Impact analysis
Estimated capital cost of approximately $928 million for water and wastewater plant construction.
City residents if long-term control yields rate stability, though cooperative members currently benefit from shared regional infrastructure costs.
Taxpayers and ratepayers would face immense debt service burdens if self-sufficiency is pursued.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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