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balancing reservoir south of Lake Ralph Hall is finished, with workers now testing the new facility. The smaller reservoir is located about 27 miles from the lake and features two “large bathtubs” (see below). It separates two sections of pipeline from the lake: one where water is pumped and another section where water flows by gravity. Once water is piped to the balancing reservoir, gravity takes over and transports the water to the Chapman
Lake Pipeline and eventually to the water treatment plant. Having two sides provides flexibility for maintenance and additional water storage. About the Balancing Reservoir: ● Each side can hold 15 million gallons of water. ● The project was finished and testing is underway.
● Filling of the first cell began in early June. Lake Ralph Hall photo