Population growth and, consequently, increased demand on the water distribution system in San Marcos, Texas, created the need for increased water flow to the southeast section of the city. The City's Master Plan defined the size and established preliminary termination points for the proposed transmission main. Although the Master Plan defined the pipe size as 30-inch (762 mm), it was the responsibility of the City of San Marcos's consultant, Carter & Burgess, Inc. (Engineer), to confirm the size and to provide a final design for the water transmission main. The project final design called for approximately 19,500 feet (5.9 km) of 30-inch (762 mm) and 5,200 feet (1.6 Km) of 24-inch (610 mm) water line. Mitigating the impact to historical and cultural resources was paramount to this project. A major portion of the proposed pipeline alignment followed the El Camino Real, or Kings Highway, a trail from Monterrey, Mexico, to San Marcos, to the Caddo Indian villages in East Texas. This trail was used by the Indians of yesteryear and many Spanish explorers who traveled along the San Marcos River. One site within the project corridor was the Villa of San Marcos de Neve, established in 1808. Previous archeological excavations near this site found artifacts dating back more than 11,500 years. Today, the old Camino Real is one of Hays County's most valuable historical assets.
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