Recent News

Memo:

From: General Manager

The construction for the emergency connection with Bell County WCID1 is complete and ready for use.  This allows us even lower access in the lake under emergency...

Vesta Luna: Why do we pay a $75 fee with no water and Lampasas and other towns pay less?

Kempner Water Supply Corporation (KWSC) is not associated with the City of Kempner. We are a member owned...

Memo:

From: General Manager-Kempner Water Supply

The extension on the lower intake is complete and the plant will not have to be shut down for the foreseeable future.  Construction at the plant...

Memo:

From: General Manager-Kempner Water Supply Corporation

The Intake Project at Stillhouse Lake is progressing. The divers must dredge the mud and silt away from the lower intake and this is...

Memo:

From: General Manager-Kempner Water Supply Corporation

As you are all aware, we are in Stage IV of our Drought Contingency Plan.  Monday, August 14, 2023, we are installing an extension on...

Memo:

From: General Manager                                                                                      

Stillhouse lake is currently down to 605.6 and dropping one inch, (.08) a day....

Drought conditions are intensifying in Central Texas. Kempner Water Supply Corporation is implementing Stage 4 of its Emergency Drought Plan for the next 3 weeks and will re-evaluate where we are...

Please continue to conserve as much as possible at this time.  Lawn irrigation is our biggest hurdle as it uses the majority of the unnecessary water, the grass may discolor but it can grow back...

Just a peak behind the scenes of the major leak this morning that almost drained the tank that serves the North East portion of our system. 

Update: Since the last conservation post (5 days ago) the lake level has dropped another 3 inches! Down to 607.29 this morning.   Conserve, conserve, conserve!

Stillhouse lake, which is our only source of water, is at a critically low level. Currently it is at 607.6 feet elevation and is dropping 1 inch every 2 days. When the water level reaches 605 feet...

Memo:

From: General Manager

Date: 3/10/23

Except for good cause, Kempner will be providing connections for existing water meter boxes and previously approved water meter boxes in subdivisions...

When temperatures are consistently at or below freezing:

• If you have pipes that are vulnerable to freezing, turn water off at the source and empty the pipes of residual water.
• Open cabinet...

Dear Members,

As a member of the Kempner Water Supply Company, we want you to understand what your water payments are used for.

Water is a precious commodity, especially in Central Texas, and...

In order to keep track of the backflow reports, Kempner WSC has contracted with Backflow Solutions Inc. (BSI). Information on BSI can be found on their website, bsionline@backflow.com, and their...

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) implemented Stage 1 voluntary water conservation, effective immediately, due to drier than normal conditions in the Brazos River basin, to include Stillhouse...

For further clarification…

The initial RPZ policy was enacted by KWSC and ALL members were notified by mail on 2/10/2020. In that notification, we required that all necessary RPZ’s be installed...

We have had an abundance of calls from members requesting clarification for the TCEQ RPZ requirements. An RPZ is required when there is a potential health hazard to yourself and the public water...

Per TCEQ requirements, all properties that have a septic system along with an irrigation system, swimming pool, well, convenience store, gas station or RV park and are connected to Kempner WSC...

Winter is here! With temperatures expected to be below freezing for the next couple of days, have you checked on your water meter lately?

It is important to check your house to ensure your water...

Effective December 3, 2021, Kempner WSC will no longer reconnect water service after business hours. If service is disconnected for nonpayment, the bill must be paid in full by 2:00 PM for service...

Congratulations to our newly elected 2021 Board of Director and re-elected incumbents!  We are pleased to welcome Scot to our team and look forward to a productive year focused on our commitment Read More