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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weatherford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lead Service Line Replacement Funding
Federal rules require replacing all lead service lines by 2037; the city aims to finish by December 2027 and is borrowing up to $3 million through a TWDB program where over half is forgiven. Debt comes from water revenues, not property taxes.
Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Grant Funding
Weatherford is actively expanding its water treatment capacity to 22 million gallons per day and pursuing tens of millions in state grant funding to offset project costs.
Northeast Water Line Improvements Project
The city is replacing over 6,000 feet of aging and undersized water lines in the northeast part of town and on Old Dicey Road to prevent main breaks and improve reliability.
Front Street Drainage Improvements Project
The city is spending over $1.1 million to replace a failing metal pipe system with a large concrete box culvert to reduce flooding near downtown.