First man-made crystal lagoon in Texas now open

HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) -- The first man-made crystal lagoon in Texas is officially open at the Balmoral community in Humble.

The 2-acre crystal clear lagoon features a sandy beach and plenty of shady spaces to lounge under.

SkyEye13 flew over the lagoon as workers began pumping water into its concrete footprint.

The turquoise lagoon shimmered under the sun when SkyEye13 flew by for a sneak peek.

A LOOK BACK: Texas' first crystal clear lagoon almost ready in Humble

Balmoral is a new planned community in Humble that will include the state's first crystal clear lagoon.

The lagoon is the centerpiece of the community's "amenity village," according to Balmoral's planners.

A grand opening celebration featured 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.

The Crystal Lagoon is not open to the public. You have to live in the community. Home prices in area, located near N. Sam Houston Parkway and Woodland Hills Drive, start in the $200,000 range.

Michael Phelps to help debut 'crystal lagoon' in Humble

Michael Phelps to help debut 'crystal lagoon' in Humble

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