Utility Services

The Utility Services Division of Temple's Public Works Department consists of many separate groups working together to provide quality water and wastewater services throughout the City of Temple. We are committed to providing our customers with a reliable and safe water supply, essential wastewater systems, maintenance of the city's infrastructure, and protecting, conserving, and enhancing the area's environmental resources.

Water DistributionWater Distribution
The Water Distribution team takes care of the existing water mains that carry water to homes and businesses throughout the city. They also respond to and perform emergency leak repairs.

Wastewater CollectionWastewater Collection
The Wastewater Collection team cleans and maintains the City's pipes that carry wastewater from homes and businesses to the wastewater treatment facilities. Crews also respond to emergency overflows.

Water TreatmentWater Treatment
Temple's Water Treatment Plant draws surface water from the Leon River and runs it through a treatment process so that it is safe to consume. On average, the City pumps 15 million gallons of water daily. That's enough water to fill up almost 23 Olympic-size swimming pools.

Wastewater TreatmentWastewater Treatment
Temple has a robust Pretreatment Program to ensure wastewater discharged by local industries will not affect either of the two treatment facilities. These facilities receive the wastewater, treat it, and either return it to the environment or reuse it.

Environmental ProgramsEnvironmental Programs
Temple's Environmental Programs team administers and enforces the City's Cross-Connection Program in accordance with the state's governing agency. They also work to preserve existing wastewater infrastructure and reduce sanitary sewer overflows through the Liquid Waste (F.O.G.) Program.


Utility Billing and New Service RequestsIf you need to establish new water service, have questions about your bill, or pay your bill online, please visit the Utility Business Office page.