The Alternate Water Project is required by Groundwater Reduction Mandates established by the Fort Bend Subsidence District. Such Mandates require Rosenberg to reduce groundwater withdrawal by 30% of total water demand by October 1, 2016.
Additional improvements to Rosenberg’s water distribution system will be necessary. To effectively blend the chloramine-treated surface water from the Brazosport Water Authority, it is necessary to convert the existing free chlorine disinfection system at all of the City groundwater plants.