At the June 3, 2025, City Council meeting, the Kyle City Council approved a contract with STV Infrastructure, Inc. to kick off the City’s first Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project—an exciting step forward in Kyle’s long-term water planning. ASR works like a water savings account: extra water is stored underground during cooler, low-use months and pulled back out when demand spikes in the summer. This helps Kyle stretch its current water resources without needing more annual water allocations.
“This is a smart, sustainable move for our city,” said Kyle Water Utilities Director Mike Murphy. “ASR is key to meeting future water needs without overextending our supply.”
Phase 1 of the project—expected to take about 7 months—will include site studies, feasibility analysis, and permitting. After that, Phase 2 will drill deeper with test wells and detailed planning to see just how much water we can store. Eventually, Kyle aims to store more than 2 million gallons a day underground, giving us a reliable backup to meet growing demand for years to come.
For more details on the City’s water strategy, check out www.CityofKyle.com/WaterMasterPlan.
