Where Does Valley Ranch’s Water Come From?
Did you know that the average family of four uses 400 gallons of water per day? Whether you’re using water to shower, brush your teeth, clean your dishes, wash your laundry or water your lawn, Valley Ranch residents don’t have to think twice about having a plethora of water available to them.
Because of Valley Ranch’s location within the City of Irving, our community utilizes two main water sources:
- Lake Chapman – Irving owns water rights to this lake! From Lake Chapman, water is pumped to Lewisville Lake, which is located on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. The water is then treated at the Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant.
- To supplement Lake Chapman, the City of Irving also purchases water from the City of Dallas, whose water supply comes from other nearby lakes.
The journey that your water takes from these lakes to your home involves miles and miles of underground pumps, several pump stations and water treatment plants. You can view the Irving Water Supply Map for more details.
After you’ve used the treated water from one of Dallas-Fort Worth’s lakes, the water doesn’t just disappear. This is the part where IFCD 3 comes in!
IFCD 3 plays a crucial role in managing Valley Ranch’s used/excess water through the meticulous maintenance of canals, ponds and our pump station, all of which are essential components of Valley Ranch’s water infrastructure. During times of drought, or during storm seasons when we see a plethora of water, IFCD 3 ensures that the water used by Valley Ranch ends up back in the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, where it can be cycled through the journey to your faucet once again.
To learn more about IFCD 3 and our mission to properly manage the excess water in Valley Ranch, explore the rest of our website, or connect with us on Facebook and X.