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DRAFT OCTOBER 17, 2011 The water supply system is constantly providing potable water to residential, commercial, and industrial customers while at the same time providing adequate pressure for needed fire flows. Overall, the City's water distribution system serves 14,187 water service connections (i.e., individual water meters) through 231 miles of water mains,' resulting in an average daily consumption of 3.963 million gallons per day.8 In 2009, the City worked with consultants to produce a Water Master Plan, which evaluated (using Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requirements) the existing system under current conditions, with immediate known development (i.e., development within the next five years) and under ultimate build -out conditions. To determine the future build -out conditions, the remaining undeveloped land within the City was estimated to reach a population of approximately 52,540 persons, which would translate to an equivalent of 21,746 water service connections.9 Coincidentally, the population projections correspond to the Year 2060 estimates provided by the Texas Water Development Board.10 Based on these projections, it was determined that the City already has an adequate water supply to meet the needs of its build -out population.11 However, recommended improvements were identified to ensure the overall system is capable of serving the build - out population. To implement the necessary improvements, the plan indicated that the City would have to spend approximately $400,000 to $600,000 annually over the course of 10 years. Its recommendations were based on three priorities: 1) improving the water service in the Lomax Area, 2) removing bottlenecks in the system and improve system performance, and 3) make improvements to accommodate future growth within the City. Wastewater Summary ' City of La Porte Website. Retrieved on 10/12/11. 8 City of La Porte Water Master Plan 2009, Table 2 on Water Usage 2003 through 2008. 9 The future built -out population projection of 52,540 persons was calculated based on applying a fire flow calculation to the remaining undeveloped areas within City limits. City of La Porte Water Master Plan 2009. 10 Population projections by the Texas Water Development Board and Region H Water Planning Group indicated a 2060 City of La Porte population reaching 52,539 persons. Texas Water Development Board, 2011 Regional Water Plan, City Population Projections for 2000-2060. 11 City of La Porte Water Master Plan 2009. A COMMUNITY VISI N FOR LAPORTE, TEXAS —? 1st L.PDATE