County approves $498,700 regional water study

Freese and Nichols gets planning contract

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, and County Commissioner Valerie Covey talk about the need for a regional water study during the October 20 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, and County Commissioner Valerie Covey talk about the need for a regional water study during the October 20 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a $498,700 contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. to create a Williamson County Regional Water Infrastructure Plan during its October 20 meeting.

The study will look at water use and review current water sources while identifying future sources. Upon completion, the county says the study will show a menu of potential projects that Williamson County…