The Water Production department operates and maintains the City's water production, ground and elevated water storage tanks, raw water pumping stations and water treatment plants. In addition, the department is also responsible for permitting, construction inspection, lake maintenance and operations at Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East, as well as maintenance operations at Lake Bellwood.

Water Sources

The City of Tyler currently utilizes surface water in its water supply system.

The City of Tyler's primary source of drinking water is from one of three lakes: Lake Tyler, Lake Tyler East and Lake Palestine. Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East are owned and operated by the City of Tyler. Lake Tyler is located on Prairie Creek, while Lake Tyler East is located on Mud Creek. Both are located in the Angelina River watershed.

Lake Palestine is owned and operated by the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority and is located in the Neches River watershed. The City of Tyler owns the rights to 68,900 acre-feet of water in Lake Palestine.

Water Treatment Plants

The City of Tyler owns and operates two water treatment plants:

Golden Road Water Treatment Plant

The Golden Road Water Treatment Plant was constructed in 1951, with several upgrades and renovations occurring over the years. It is a rapid sand filter facility that uses sedimentation, flocculation, filtration and disinfection. This plant accepts raw water from Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East and has a current treatment capacity of about 34 million gallons per day (mgd).

Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant

The Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant, along with the raw water pumping station located on Lake Palestine, was completed in 2003. It is also a rapid sand filter facility that uses sedimentation, flocculation, filtration and disinfection. This plant has a current treatment capacity of about 30 mgd, but can eventually be expanded to treat up to 60 mgd.

• 2023 Water Distribution Master Plan
• 2023 Facilities Master Plan
• 2023 TWU Asset Management Plan

Payments

To make a Lake Tyler Lease or Lake Tyler East Registration payment, please visit Customer Portal: Tyler, Texas.

Resources:

• American Public Works Association
• American Water Works Association
• Environment Protection Agency
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• Texas Water Conservation Association
• Texas Water Development Board
• Texas Water Utilities Association