This effort would initially target the 70 - 80 ponds owned and maintained by the City of Austin. The City could also explore the potential for retrofitting privately owned ponds. Low Impact Development - Support further evaluation of the potential benefits of low impact development approaches as a retrofitting strategy. Elements considered most feasible for inclusion in this type of approach are site regrading, rainwater harvesting, landscaping, and bioretention. Ensure Effective Wastewater Management.
Many alternatives exist to the traditional methods of wastewater collection, treatment and disposal.
Support the Use of Water Quality Control Structures for New Roadway Projects. As discussed in Section 5, several significant roadway improvements are anticipated in the WSS watersheds. Water quality controls should be incorporated into the design of these roadway expansions. Examples of TxDOT and the COA cooperative efforts in the study area include the installation of a water quality control structure for the expanded Spicewood Springs Road. Consideration of the use of water quality controls is particularly important during the planning phase, before R.O.W. acquisition begins.