Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Providing Water News from the great State of Texas! Topics including Drought, Conservation, education, groundwater, desalination, fracking, flooding & more.

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Water News of Texas

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May 20, 2019

This week is Flood Awareness Week in Texas.

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Texas Water Development Board

@twdb

May 20, 2019

.@GovAbbott proclaimed May 20-24, 2019, Flood Awareness Week. As we know all too well, our state is no stranger to flood. Visit TexasFlood.org to learn what to do before, during, and after a flood. #txflood #txwater

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

May 19, 2019

Planning for population growth -

@Temple_TX

will construct a new $34.5 million water treatment facility. The total output of plant will increase by an estimated 11.6 million gallons of water daily. #texaswater #templetx #water #txwater via

@tdtnews

tdtnews.com

New Temple treatment facility will provide more drinking water

As summer nears, water usage once again will become a concern for the city of Temple, which experienced drought conditions last year. The Temple City Council is now looking to

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The

launched their newly designed website today. Check it out at nhcrwa.com #nhcrwa #webdesign #houstontx #txwater #texaswater #twdb

@TxWaterJournal

@twdb

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Austin Water

@AustinWater

Jan 15, 2019

#10YearChallenge #2009vs2019 Deconstruction of #Austin's first water treatment plant began in 2009. Austin Water now has three water treatment plants and two major wastewater treatment plants.

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WHCRWA

@whcrwatx

Oct 25, 2018

Reminder - 7pm the Premiere of Partners in Progress on youtube

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Partners in Progress - A documentary on the massive water infrastru...

Featuring interviews with the partners and onsite visits to the Luce Bayou Interbasin Transfer Project, Houston Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion,...

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WHCRWA

@whcrwatx

Oct 25, 2018

Join us 10/25 7pm for the Premiere of Partners in Progress - A Documentary on the massive water infrastructure projects that will secure water for the future of Houston, Harris County, TX youtu.be/mgUJv5EM64I #txwater

@twdb

#water #texas

@nhcrwa

@northfortbend

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NHCRWA

@nhcrwa

Jul 2, 2018

Before you turn on the faucet or #sprinkler system, ask yourself, "Is it worth the water?" Remember, the #water we conserve today can serve us tomorrow! #txwater #groundwater #surfacewater

Save Water Texas (

) celebrates Texas Heritage Earth Day. Texas, History, Water, and Edutainers! A new approach, hundreds of years in the making.👍 #texaswater #txwater #water #waterconservation

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Save Water Texas celebrates Texas Heritage Earth Day

The Save Water Texas team of historical edutainers took center stage at an exciting community event, The Texas Heritage Earth Day, held at the CCEMS Education Center in Spring, Texas on April 21,...

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Apr 13, 2018

New App provides Real-Time water-quality, streamflow and water height information for Lake Houston via

@SaveWaterTX

savewatertexas.org

New App provides Real-Time water-quality, streamflow and water height information for Lake Houston...

Real-time measurements are updated hourly and visualizations are accessible from 40 USGS observation stations, which collect a combination of lake, stream, groundwater well, precipitation and...

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Texas Desalination Association

@txdesal

Apr 11, 2018

This editorial calls for #txlege 2019 to focus on #desalination & #asr. We’re preparing for just that! houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editor via

@HoustonChron

houstonchronicle.com

What happens to Texas when water is more valuable than oil? [Editorial]

Only a state as big as Texas could have to deal with the simultaneous crises of both...

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Apr 11, 2018

We hope this isn't a new trend among thieves!

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Sven Andréas Wallin

@SvenAndreas

Apr 11, 2018

Who steals iron? Somebody stole 16 storm water grates in Allen (Dallas burb). Each grate is about 150 lbs of iron. I did a quick price check, and it looks like each grate has about $1k of iron at scrap prices.

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Texas Water Development Board

@twdb

Apr 11, 2018

To check for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank. If the color appears in the bowl after 15 minutes, you have a leak. The culprit is often a worn-out flapper, which is inexpensive and easy to replace. bit.ly/2q4109q

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NTMWD

@NTMWD

Apr 9, 2018

Read this important message from our Exec Dir @TomKulaNTMWD published by

@dallasnews

. We understand there are questions. We will continue to listen & respond w/ reliable facts & information. We care. We drink the water, too. SafeWaterNorthTexas.com

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Tom Kula

@TomKula82

Apr 9, 2018

The safety and quality of this vital resource is our highest priority. We continue to work closely with our cities to address public concerns and questions. It’s important and we care. @NTMWD dallasnews.com/opinion/commen

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Apr 9, 2018

La Joya ISD opens a 90,000 sq. ft. district owned water park, 27-hole golf course, natatorium, and four tennis courts, a planetarium and a learning center

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La Joya ISD opens first school-owned water park in state of Texas

After four years of planning, the La Joya Independent School District opened its Sports and Learning Complex, which features the first school-owned water park in the state of Texas. The 90,000 sq. …

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@WaterNewsTexas

Apr 7, 2018

Turfgrass tips to make a lawn the envy of the neighborhood

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Turfgrass tips to make a lawn the envy of the neighborhood - Save Water Texas Coalition

Springtime is a good time to prepare lawns for a healthy summer as warm-season grasses come out of dormancy and begin to green up

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Apr 6, 2018

It's safe to say that #Texans will have one eye constantly on the horizon this hurricane season! #txwx #hurricaneseason #forecast #Weather

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Live Science

@LiveScience

Apr 6, 2018

Hurricane Season 2018: How Long It Lasts and What to Expect goo.gl/bb3hgq

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Texas Tribune

@TexasTribune

Apr 5, 2018

More than seven months after #HurricaneHarvey’s destructive floods damaged hundreds of thousands of homes, the Houston City Council approved the first overhaul to floodplain regulations in a decade.

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Houston council approves changes to floodplain regulations in effort …

"To do nothing is not an option," said Mayor Sylvester Turner, who pushed the new rules requiring new homes within the city's 500-year floodplain to be built 2 feet above the floodplain.

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Join

for our Board mtg tomorrow, Thursday, April 5, at the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 170, at 9:30 a.m. Agenda at bit.ly/2GUmXja. #txwater

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Apr 4, 2018

Water Purification Breakthrough Uses Sunlight and Hydrogels

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Water Purification Breakthrough Uses Sunlight and Hydrogels - UT News

The ability to create clean, safe drinking water using only natural levels of sunlight and inexpensive gel technology could be at hand, thanks to an innovation in water purification.

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Alan Roberson

@AlanTheWaterMan

Apr 3, 2018

Shows how customers' perception (including taste & odor) can impact their views on safety! - Independent tests show Plano drinking water is safe, city says

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Independent tests show Plano drinking water is safe, city says

Most residents in Plano and surrounding cities report their water is back to normal after complaining it smelled and tasted like chlorine a few weeks ago.

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Matt Dempsey

@mizzousundevil

Apr 2, 2018

#HurricaneHarvey damaged more than 204,000 homes and apartment buildings in Harris County, almost 3/4 of them outside the federally regulated 100-year flood plain, leaving tens of thousands uninsured and unprepared. My latest w/

@davidhunn

and

@mihirzaveri

houstonchronicle.com

In Harvey’s deluge, most damaged homes were outside the flood plain, new data show

Many homeowners don't get warned that their property could be vulnerable to ever-bigger storms. Harris County flood maps continue to change, but slowly.

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Rice Architecture

@RiceArch

Mar 19, 2018

Professor Albert Pope says that "We're at the limits to what we can do, engineering wise." He insists #Houston should do something more transformative and remove all of the buildings in its flood plains...and turn the acquired land into parks. buff.ly/2pn4R1O

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Apr 2, 2018

Major announcement by the #SanJacintoRiverAuthority about future plans for #floodmitigation operations #montgomerycounty sjra.net/wp-content/upl

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Natalie Krebs

@natalie_krebs

Apr 2, 2018

#SCOTUS has appointed a new special master to the dispute between Texas and New Mexico over the pumping of the Rio Grande's dwindling water supply. twitter.com/emmaplatoff/st

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Great new website by

"How Grasses Grow" in #Texas developed by Dr. Morgan Russell @eXMorganRussell - #grass #fire #drought #water

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How Grasses Grow - A new website by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Save Water Texas...

Website features information on vegetative reproduction of perennial grasses, a brief description of West-Central Texas dominant grass bud banks, fire effects on representative warm and cool season...

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Community Impact

@impactnews

Mar 28, 2018

The news brought relief to city officials in Jersey Village, which was spared during #HurricaneHarvey but experienced flooding at 238 properties during the Tax Day Flood in 2016. (via

@impactnews_cyf

)

communityimpact.com

Jersey Village officials relieved after Harris County approves next step of White Oak Bayou...

Jersey Village officials relieved after Harris County approves next step of White Oak Bayou improvement project

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The Bond Buyer

@TheBondBuyer

Mar 28, 2018

Harris County flood control bonds could surpass $1 billion trib.al/mQGRkeZ

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Mar 28, 2018

We recommend following

@jeremytjustice

- he puts out helpful and informative updates about #HarrisCounty bayous and creeks water levels, and rainfall levels. #goodsource #houwx #severeweather

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Jeremy Justice

@jeremytjustice

Mar 28, 2018

Lake Houston down nearly 2 feet in preparation for rain threat this afternoon/evening. Latest Lake Houston water levels at harriscountyfws.org/GageDetail/Ind. #HOUWX #txwx #Houston

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Mar 28, 2018

Some in the Houston region are concerned the forecasted bad weather may be another #Harvey. #Houston and #HarrisCounty emergency and weather agencies say #beprepared for heavy rain but it is NOT another #Harvey. #houwx #severeweather #lakehouston

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KPRC 2 Houston

@KPRC2

Mar 28, 2018

Sky2 flew over Lake Houston yesterday as the water level was lowered ahead of today's storms > bit.ly/2pNG5r7?utm_so

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Texas Water Development Board

@twdb

Mar 28, 2018

Flood, like drought, is a recurring threat in many areas of Texas. We’ve highlighted some of our resources to help you before, during, and after a flood. Read more at bit.ly/2rBceV0. #txflood #txwater

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Mar 28, 2018

Love the #dryhumor in this post/article! #Texasdrought #Txwx #weneedrain #rain #drought

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Capital Weather Gang

@capitalweather

Mar 28, 2018

Amarillo, Texas - which had only received 0.01" of rain in 163 days - ended its historic dry streak Tuesday with 0.24" of rain. Our story: wapo.st/2J3vdxZ twitter.com/NWSAmarillo/st

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Mar 27, 2018

Holy moly! The #sinkhole images are unbelievable!

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Grumpa #IStandWIthDemocracy #ANTIFACIST #AntiRNP

@Grumpa

Mar 27, 2018

Is West Texas Sinking Into a Hole of Its Own Making? By Stephanie Pappas, Live Science Contributor | March 26, 2018 livescience.com/62117-west-tex

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Killeen Daily Herald

@kdhnews

Mar 24, 2018

There may be enough water now, but the battle lines may be drawn in the years to come

kdhnews.com

Water: ‘A precious, finite resource’ ... Local water expert Horace Grace talks water in Texas

Driving over the Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow dams, many folks might be tempted to think Central Texas is has drinking water aplenty.

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The Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN)

@TX_WIN

Mar 23, 2018

Funding approved for Nueces County water project kristv.com/story/37787152

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Mar 24, 2018

Please take a moment to participate! #texaswater #futureofwater #survey

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Texas Water Development Board

@twdb

Mar 24, 2018

Reminder: As we develop the State Flood Assessment, we are requesting that stakeholders fill out a brief online survey about flood risk and mitigation. The survey will remain open through the end of April. bit.ly/TXFloodSurvey #txwater #txflood

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Ben

@thinkwithben

Mar 23, 2018

Houston Considering New Floodplain Rules after Harvey - business.mwbuzz.com/houston-consid

Water News of Texas

@WaterNewsTexas

Mar 23, 2018

This article raises significant questions and concerns #Harvey #environmental #flooding #publicrighttoknow

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The Associated Press

@AP

Mar 22, 2018

A joint @AP @HoustonChron investigation finds that industrial spills unleashed by Hurricane Harvey in Houston were far more widespread than what authorities publicly reported. @fbajak @chrondigger @alexdstuckey apne.ws/0qZj8LE