Water Reclamation Acceleration
At a glance
- What: Council unanimously directed management to look at moving water reclamation strategies already in the Water Master Plan up from a post-2033 phase because of drought.
- Where it stands: Approved September 21, 2026, 9-0.
Detail
- Trevino presented the Water Master Plan and its implementation status, with action limited to accelerating items already in the adopted plan. He moved to direct management to look into accelerating the reclamation strategies, citing "incredible periods of drought" and millions of gallons a month still purged into drains. Perez seconded; 9-0.
- On October 5 several members reported to Council on the Laredo Water Leadership Exchange (a delegation that visited El Paso Water and Tucson Water with the North American Development Bank); no action was recorded.
- Related: Legacy Water Corporation Participation, Groundwater Conservation District, Utilities Public Notification System.
Who did what
- Trevino: Moved the directive.
- Perez: Seconded.
Sources
- City Council regular meeting minutes (preliminary), September 21, 2026: https://cityoflaredo.legistar1.com/cityoflaredo/meetings/2026/9/1334_M_City_Council_26-09-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
- City Council regular meeting minutes (preliminary), October 5, 2026: https://cityoflaredo.legistar1.com/cityoflaredo/meetings/2026/10/1335_M_City_Council_26-10-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Log
2026-10-05 - City Council
Item 65: presentation on the Water Leadership Exchange (El Paso and Tucson); no action.
2026-09-21 - City Council
Item 70: carried 9-0.