The Water of Granbury Tx

With all of the waterfront homes and beautiful Lake Granbury, Granbury relies heavily on water for its overall economy.  Granbuy real estate is tightly intertwined with with water and the lake makes up a large portion of our lifestyle.

With all of the talk about the situation in Flint MI, where the drinking water appears to be contaminated with lead, the Granbury drinking water goes through a vigorous process and envirnmnetal monitoring to be purified before being distributed to the community for everyday use. 

Granbury's Water Purification

The city of Granbury Tx public works division is responsible for the purification and distribution of the water supply for Granbury.  The program for waist water treatment is officially refereed to as:

The purpose and function of the Wastewater Treatment Department is to receive and treat the spent water from a community containing the wastes from domestic, industrial, or commercial use, as well as the surface water runoff and groundwater which may enter the system through infiltration.
 
The Granbury Wastewater Treatment Plant is an activated sludge process. The activated sludge process is an aerobic biological process in which microorganisms grow by using oxidizable material in the wastewater as food. The microorganisms are recycled to the treatment phase in order to increase the rate of reaction. Laboratory personnel collect and analyze wastewater samples daily to verify compliance with state and federal requirements.

Performance Objectives

• Maintain compliance with state and federal requirements for operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in order to protect the health and well being of the citizens of Granbury, Hood County, and the State of Texas
• Administer budgetary appropriations to insure cost-effective operations
• Provide treatment of wastewater collected to meet permit requirement

Current Water Restrictions

The talk about the water in Granbury is currently focused on the drought.

The city of Granbury is currently under stage 2 drought conditions.  Even while recent rains have been helpful to raise the level of Lake Granbury, the city of Granbury Tx is still in a stage 2 drought condition.  The city is asking that all water customers to please continue to conserve water.

The city is asking for the following cooperation in conserving water.  They have officially asked for community cooperation:

• Landscape watering with an irrigation system, sprinkler or soaker hose is allowed twice a week from 12 am -10 am and 8 pm -12 am on your designated watering day, as determined by your address.
• Irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at anytime if it is by means of a hand-held hose, a faucet filled bucket or watering can of five (5) gallons or less, or drip irrigation system.
• Watering with a hand-held hose is allowed any time on any day.
• Use of fountains, waterfalls, or other aesthetic water features — outdoors or indoors — is prohibited, except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a re-circulation system.
• Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 am and between 8 pm and 12:00 midnight.
• Residential washing of vehicles or other equipment is allowed only on assigned watering days and times. A hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle or bucket of five gallons or less may be used. Water should not be allowed to run into the street.
• Residential washing of vehicles or other equipment is allowed only on assigned watering days and times. A hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle or bucket of five gallons or less may be used. Water should not be allowed to run into the street.

The use of treated wastewater or recycled water is a defense to prosecution under these rules. Stage 2 restrictions continue until there is an announcement in the newspaper that Stage 2 has been canceled or that Stage 3 is in effect.

Landscape watering with an irrigation system, sprinkler or soaker hose is allowed only twice a week, from 12 am - 10am and 8 pm - 12 am on your designated watering day.

• All restrictions from Stage 1 remain in effect, unless added to or replaced by Stage 2 rules.
• The City of Granbury uses drought restrictions, established by city ordinance, to proactively manage the city’s water resources.
• Stage 2 Restrictions begin when total daily water demand equals or exceeds 2.5 million gallons for 5 consecutive days or 3.1 million gallons on a single day.

Waterfront Homes

Many of the most desirable homes for sale in Granbury are located on the lake.  Elevate Realty Group has many real estate agents that specialize in buying waterfront property.  If you are looking for a new vacation home in Granbury, or just looking for a new property for you and your family, we are here to help.