As more people move to one of the fast-growing cities in Central Texas, residents worry if there will be enough water to support everyone into the future.
KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – As more people move to one of the fast-growing cities in the country, Kyle residents worry if there will be enough water to support everyone into the future.
Severe drought that has troubled the entire region has led to a shrinking water supply in Kyle. The city remains under Stage 3 drought restrictions and earlier this month the city council approved a contract to buy water from neighboring San Marcos.
Kyle City Council Member Daniela Parsley said some are frustrated the city has had to remain under such severe restrictions and worry about the future of the city's water supply as developers build.
"We have been growing so fast. A lot of the concerns I hear are, 'Why do we keep approving developments if we don't have enough water?' And that is a valid question," Parlsey told KXAN.
Parsley is hosting a meeting Monday night with the water utilities department to help residents understand the city's plans to ensure there is enough water for everyone in the future.
"Our current city manager does have a plan he wants to set for the future to make sure that there is the availability of water [with] new developments," she said. "I would love for the residents to have access to that explanation. And to be able to ask all the questions, they have regarding infrastructure."
