Bell County Receives $4.5 Million Grant for Aquifer Storage System at Fort Hood

Bell County, Texas, has secured a $4.5 million grant from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission to construct an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) system aimed at addressing water security challenges in Central Texas. The grant is part of a broader initiative distributing over $26 million to military communities statewide. The ASR system, which will be installed at Fort Hood, will allow for excess water to be stored underground and retrieved during droughts. The total project cost is estimated at over $17 million.

Published Mar 30, 2026

Bell County has been awarded a $4.5 million grant from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program to establish an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) system at Fort Hood. This system aims to tackle the water security issues facing Central Texas by storing excess water underground for use during droughts.

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The grant is part of a larger distribution exceeding $26 million to military communities. The total cost of the ASR project is estimated to be over $17 million, with the grant funding the initial phase of drilling and installing the first well. This initiative seeks to provide a reliable water source for both Fort Hood and the local community.