Director Position Open
Bell County Water Control & Improvement District #1
Precinct 4 (Copperas Cove)
A resignation has left the Bell County WCID 1 Board with a vacancy for the precinct representing Copperas Cove. If you own property in Copperas Cove and/or reside in Copperas Cove and would like to serve your community by being a board member for Bell County WCID 1, please go to the District website at www.wcid1.org, review the precinct boundary through the “District Boundary” tab, then download an application. The completed application will have to be received at the District Administrative office 201 S. 38th Street, Killeen, Texas 76543 on or before July 22nd to be considered. Applications will be reviewed with a selection expected at the August 21st , 2024 WCID 1 Board meeting.
For questions, please call 254-501-9243 or visit the website, www.wcid1.org for more details.
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- The agenda for the Board of Directors meeting on July 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. is now available.
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Press Release 48-inch main break April 2, 2024
On Thursday March 28, 2024 a leak was found on the 48-inch main which delivers water from the Belton Water Treatment Plant to Station 6 near Fort Hood Street and Veterans Memorial Boulevard. This leak is within the segment to be replaced within the next year with a bid date of April 10th.
This pipeline is the primary delivery facility for Killeen, Fort Cavazos, Copperas Cove and others served by Bell County Water Control & Improvement District #1 (WCID 1).
WCID 1 has asked all of its customers to initiate the appropriate stage of their Drought Contingency Plan which would result in an approximate 30% reduction in water use. It’s anticipated that repairs could take another 24 to 36 hours.
Repair Efforts continue on the 48-inch main on the Fort Cavazos Military Reservation. A damaged section was replaced over night and briefly placed back in service about 8:30 this morning when a leak was discovered on the upstream pipe segment. Upon closer examination, the upstream pipe joint has a longitudinal crack that appears to extend the entire length of that pipe joint. The contractor is now excavating that entire pipe joint so that it can be closer examined to assess what repairs will be needed. Excavation is expected to last until 5 or 6 pm due to the presence of large solid rock on either side of the pipe. Once excavation is complete a realistic timeline for completion can be provided.
WCID 1 would like to express thanks to Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights and Nolanville for asking for a reduction in water use. The reduced water consumption will allow the extended repairs to be completed without outages.
Please contact Ricky Garrett, WCID 1 General Manager at 254-501-9243 or email general@wcid1.org for more information.
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Press Release 48-inch main break April 1, 2024
On Thursday March 28, 2024 a leak was found on the 48-inch main which delivers water from the Belton Water Treatment Plant to Station 6 near Fort Hood Street and Veterans Memorial Boulevard. This leak is within the segment to be replaced within the next year with a bid date of April 10th.
This pipeline is the primary delivery facility for Killeen, Fort Cavazos, Copperas Cove and others served by Bell County Water Control & Improvement District #1 (WCID 1).
The leak was minor and not impacting service or causing any environmental impacts. Several contractors were contacted but none were immediately available. The decision was made to begin excavation and repairs immediately after the weekend. This morning while excavating, the small leak became a large leak once the embedment was removed. WCID 1 crews have isolated the segment and begun the dewatering process to allow the repair process to continue.
WCID 1 has asked all of its customers to initiate the appropriate stage of their Drought Contingency Plan which would result in an approximate 30% reduction in water use. It’s anticipated that repairs could take up to 48 hours.
Please contact Ricky Garrett, WCID 1 General Manager at 254-501-9243 or email general@wcid1.org for more information.
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PRESS RELEASE
August 2, 2023
Stage 2 Drought Warning Declaration
For Lake Belton
On August 1, 2023 Bell County Water Control & Improvement District #1 (WCID 1), along with the other entities drawing water supply from Lake Belton were notified by the Brazos River Authority that Stage 2 Drought Warning is going into effect. Stage 2 targets a 10% reduction in water usage from usage that would occur in the absence of drought measures. This declaration has been expected with the extreme drought conditions we’re experiencing in the Central Texas area for both Lake Belton and Lake Stillhouse. For more information regarding the Brazos River Authority Drought Contingency Plan visit their website at www.Brazos.org.
While Water Conservation is always important, it has become essential for those that depend on Lake Belton or Lake Stillhouse for water supply. Please watch for notifications that will be forthcoming from your retail water provider as each entity has developed steps unique to their customers within their Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans.
WCID 1 provides wholesale water service to the cities of; Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Nolanville (WCID 3) and Belton along with Fort Cavazos and 439 Water Supply Corporation. For information regarding the WCID 1 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency plan please visit www.wcid1.org.
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Brazos River Authority Initiates
Stage 1 – Drought Watch
On March 17th the Brazos River Authority initiated Stage 1 of it’s Drought Contingency Plan and is urging all of its water customers to do the same. There are a few circumstances which can trigger Stage 1 and all can be found at the following link: https://brazos.org/Portals/0/drought/DCP-2019.pdf?ver=DR_v5N6dHpA5-DMHL8Rp3w%3d%3d
Shortly before March 17th the Palmer Hydrologic Drought Index (PHDI) fell below -2.4. In addition to the Palmer Hydrologic Index, the most recent forecast by the National Climate Prediction Center (ENSO) group also projects low precipitation probability for the coming months. At this time the Lake Stillhouse Hollow level is 3.4 feet below the normal conservation pool and the Lake Belton level is 3.4 feet below the normal conservation pool.
Please keep in mind that our water supplies are not limitless. We need to all do our part in using water wisely and only when necessary.
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