Merkel City Hall will be closed November 24th and 25th for Thanksgiving and will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, November 28th.
The Merkel City Council will meet on December 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM
in Heritage Hall, 111 Taylor Street, Merkel.
The Merkel EDC will meet on November 30, 2022 at 6:30 PM
in Heritage Hall, 111 Taylor Street, Merkel.
3-Day a Week Watering Schedule
When Lake Fort Phantom is less than 5 feet below spillway:
| Locations | Watering Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Odd Number Addresses | Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday | Midnight to 10 am and 6 pm to Midnight |
| Even Number Addresses | Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday | Midnight to 10 am and 6 pm to Midnight |
| Industrial, commercial, government customers, public and private schools, and universities | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | Midnight to 10 am and 6 pm to Midnight |
Abilene Water Conservation Plan
City of Merkel Municipal Energy Usage
Calendar Year 2021
The City of Merkel purchases natural gas from Atmos Energy. In Calendar Year 2021, the City purchased a total of 5,415 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of natural gas.
The City purchases electricity from GEXA Energy and Taylor Electric Cooperative. In Calendar Year 2021, the City purchased a total of 428,814 kilowatt-hours.
The City purchases water from the City of Abilene. In Calendar Year 2021, the City purchased a total of 130,038,000 gallons of water.
The total cost of natural gas, electricity, and water purchased by the City in the Calendar Year 2021 is $657,085.06.