Water Supply
The North Central Texas region continues to experience high levels of population growth, and forecasts project that this trend will continue through 2050. With increases in population, the North Central Texas region is facing challenges meeting water demand. Local and regional stakeholders are collaborating on best management practices to fulfill water supply shortages for future water needs.
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Region C Water Planning Group is tasked with developing a regional water plan and implementing the plan in the region.
According to the 2026 Region C Water Plan, in 2026 about 90% of available water in Region C is supplied by surface water, coming from major reservoirs in the region and imported from surrounding regions. In planning for future needs, recommendations have been made by the Region C Water Planning group that will shift the reliance from surface water supplies to more heavily utilize reuse and conservation strategies to support the growing population. Conservation and reuse are projected to comprise approximately 45% of available water in Region C as of 2080. Currently authorized reuse makes up about 17% of the overall available supply in Region C.
The North Central Texas region has several projects that showcase the reuse of treated wastewater as a potential source of water supplies for the region. Check out the North Texas Municipal Water District East Fork Wetlands Project, operating since 2009, which is helping to extend existing water supplies in the region.
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