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Water Infrastructure Capacity

Summary

Midland is partnering with Pioneer Natural Resources and Jacobs to upgrade its water infrastructure. This collaboration aims to ensure a stable and reliable water supply for the city's future needs.

At a glance

Total mentions
8
Last 30 days
1

Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The city is investing in new water main infrastructure.

✅Who benefits

Residents in high-growth areas experiencing pressure issues.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (12)

Midland Reporter-TelegramSep 18, 2026

Midland City Council to weigh water treatment, road agreements, grants

Midland City Council to weigh water treatment, road agreements, grants Midland Reporter-Telegram

Midland Reporter-TelegramAug 13, 2026

Water disposal, reuse economics are converging

Robert Crain, executive vice president, Texas Pacific Water Resources, addresses the Produced Water Society's Permian Basin conference.Mella McEwen/Reporter-TelegramOil and gas operators’ search for new...

Midland Reporter-TelegramAug 13, 2026

City of Midland highlights security on water infrastructure

Construction site with new Water Pipes in the ground. sewer pipes to repair or restore in street citykckate16/Getty ImagesThe city of Midland has granted XRI Holdings a right-of-way license for land that is...

Midland Reporter-TelegramAug 13, 2026

DOE looking for large-scale projects to fund

Russell Parker, special advisor for Energy Dominance Financing at the U.S. Department of Energy, addresses the Produced Water Society's Permian Basin conference.Mella McEwen/Reporter-TelegramThe U.S....

MeetingAug 3, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission - Aug 3, 2026

Residents are worried about declining water pressure due to new developments. The city is planning new water mains to help.

Midland Reporter-TelegramJul 24, 2026

Midland to clean 15-million-gallon reservoir after 14 years

The city of Midland will clean out the Backdoor Reservoir at the Water Purification Plant, which has needed to be emptied and cleaned for more than a decade.PIRO4D/PixabyThe city of Midland will clean out the...

Midland Reporter-TelegramJul 23, 2026

Utility district calls $300 million bond election

The Dr. Shelton Viney Water Treatment Plant. The Midland County Utility District has called a $300 million bond election for November and set monthly water rate.Luke Dias/Midland Reporter-TelegramThe Midland...

Midland Reporter-TelegramJun 30, 2026

Midland officials outline gains in city water system

Carl Craigo makes a presentation.Luke Dias/Midland Reporter-TelegramThe city of Midland received a public strategic planning update on its water system from Utilities Director Carl Craigo during a Midland...

MeetingMar 5, 2026

City Council - Mar 5, 2026

The city is prioritizing long-term water supply projects, including the Fort Stockton water development, to ensure the region has enough water for the next century.

CBS7Mar 6, 2025

Midland water crisis update: Repairs completed, but pressure issues persist

Midland water crisis update: Repairs completed, but pressure issues persist CBS7

govtech.comAug 9, 2023

Satellite Imagery Helps Texas City Detect Water Leaks

Satellite Imagery Helps Texas City Detect Water Leaks govtech.com

JacobsApr 12, 2021

A Fresh Solution to Reliable Water: City of Midland, Texas, Pioneer Natural Resources and Jacobs Public-Private Partnership

A Fresh Solution to Reliable Water: City of Midland, Texas, Pioneer Natural Resources and Jacobs Public-Private Partnership Jacobs

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