The Merkel City Council will meet on February 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM
in Heritage Hall, 111 Taylor Street, Merkel.
The Merkel EDC will meet on April 3, 2023 at 6:00 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.