Installation of a replacement pump system at Kyle’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) could fix a “significant” component failure and prevent 1 million gallons of partially treated effluent from discharging into Plum Creek.

According to a city of Kyle press release, a crew brought a needed pump from Houston Tuesday that will mimic the function of a center well bearing system that failed Sunday.

City officials said a contractor would verify its compatibility with the city’...