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Austin shifts underground water storage plan to Travis County after backlash

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Alan Day

Austin is shifting its plan to store drinking water underground to eastern Travis County after backlash in Bastrop. The project could cost about $21 million and rely on future testing.

Source: Austin shifts underground water storage plan to Travis County after backlash | KXAN

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