The Wimberley Valley and western Hays County are noted for open spaces, flowing water, and a relaxed life style. That could all change if a proposal currently proposed by two state water planning groups were adopted.
Two water planning groups, under state guidance, are proposing to bring an 18 mile 36” diameter water pipeline into Wimbeley/Woodcreek along RR 12 from San Marcos and then extend it from Wimberley/Woodcreek to Dripping Springs along RR 12. This pipeline could carry up to 13 million gallons per day. That’s enough water to supply 40,000 households. The cost of that pipeline is $50 million with annual operating costs over $6 million. Think enormous water bills!!
Wimberley/Woodcreek does not need such an expensive pipeline. Our area population is currently 15,000 people or 6000 households. Our water supply is adequate from commercial and private wells and from rainwater collection. Most of us don’t waste precious water on grass, and are very conscious of water conservation. We will grow, but slowly. A water study by Hays County, adopted in 2011, called for a future 16” water supply pipeline extended into the Wimberley Valley in year 2030.
