News Story: Emergency Water Pipeline Update - April 2012

Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines
Feb 2015
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The Observer/Enterprise, Coke County, TX - April 20, 2012

Pipeline Update!

As the pipe rolled in to Robert Lee and the construction began on 
the emergency water pipeline; The number one question on everyone's 
mind is when will water flow through our new water line? The answer 
is soon. 

The pumps and necessary piping were installed on Monday, April 16. 
The electrical work will take about a week and at the 
same time the connection at the Robert Lee Water Plant will be 
done. Upon completion of these tasks, the line will 
be pressure tested and the chlorine levels checked all the way 
in to the Robert Lee storage system. After the results 
of these tests are confirmed, the City will start taking water. 

As we start taking water, please remember that we will 
only receive 200,000 gallons per day which means WATER RESTRICTIONS 
will still be in place until additional water supplies become 
available. Residents should keep in mind that the current drought 
has taken a toll on all Texas water sources. Continual water 
conservation and landscaping measures will ensure future 
availability for all residents.

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