en.Wedoany.com Reported - According to data reviewed at a recent Bastrop City Council meeting, the city's treated drinking water loss rate is 6.7%, outperforming local, regional, and national benchmarks. Following a report from Public Works Director Curtis Hancock, the City Council approved the latest Water Loss Conservation Plan and set updated five-year and ten-year water loss reduction targets.

During the meeting, Hancock stated that Bastrop has 5,682 water service connections. The city's 2025 water loss rate of 6.7% is below its own target of 9% or lower, as well as below national and regional water loss benchmarks. Water loss measures the gap between the amount of water pumped by the city and the amount billed or accounted for. A lower water loss rate indicates less water lost due to leaks, meter issues, or other causes. Officials stated that the low water loss rate reflects ongoing leak monitoring, water meter testing, and system tracking efforts.

Bastrop's Water Conservation Rules apply year-round. Landscape irrigation using automatic sprinkler systems is prohibited between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with the exception of drip irrigation, soaker hoses, and hand watering with a shut-off valve. The plan also prohibits water waste, including water flowing onto streets or parking lots, broken sprinkler heads, and unrepaired leaks. Residents may request a residential water use audit through the Public Works Department.

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