AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Texas Water Development Board reported that drought conditions across the state worsened overall for the first time in five weeks, according to the most recent “Water Weekly” update. Further, officials noted that for the first time in more than 23 years, water supply reservoirs in Amarillo were in better condition than those in Austin.

Source: Texas drought conditions worsen while Amarillo water supply outmatches Austin for the first time in decades

You may have heard the term in recent years. A recent rainfall may have recharged one, another may not have enough water to keep up with demand. But what exactly are they?

Source: What is an aquifer? Here’s how they affect Texas’ water supply. | Texas Standard

The city is analyzing new water sources that may cost billions of dollars.

Source: Georgetown will run out of water in six years, new report says

Martin Water is building an oil and gas waste recycling facility next to the Circle 6 Baptist Camp in the Permian Basin despite concerns about water and air pollution.

Source: Texas agency OKs oilfield waste ponds next to Baptist camp | The Texas Tribune

It may only be February, but the city of Georgetown is already thinking about water conservation. The city held an expo for residents to talk about how to cut back on water usage.

Source: Georgetown holds water conservation expo amid drought concerns

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The state of Texas will receive $358,980,000 to upgrade drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The funding is part of an over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades….

Source: Texas to receive $358 million to upgrade water infrastructure

Approximately 50% of the Rio Grande Valley’s agriculture relies on irrigation, utilizing water diverted from the Rio Grande. However, due to treaties with Mexico not being fully honored, the…

Source: Water challenges in the Rio Grande Valley: A looming crisis for Texas agriculture

California’s snowpack has risen from 28 percent of normal on January 1 to 86 percent of normal on February 23.

Source: How California Water Outlook Got Good News

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several Central Texas areas will soon be limited to outdoor watering no more than once a week, according to a news release from the Lower Colorado River Authority.

Source: Several Central Texas communities going to once-a-week watering restrictions in May

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