Two consecutive summers of brutal heat and drought have left some parts of Texas with notably low water supplies going into 2024.
Author: Alan Day
Jacob’s Well rushes with water again, fueling excitement. But it might only be temporary. | KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station
The popular swimming hole stopped flowing over the summer for the sixth time in its recorded history, signaling poor health of the local aquifer. Thursday morning it had its highest flow in over a year following recent rainfall.
The 6 states facing the most serious groundwater crises
A heating planet and expanding commercial agriculture are putting increasing pressure on America’s vital aquifers — underground reservoirs that supply water to an estimated 145 million Americans, as well as supporting much of the nation’s food supply.
Source: The 6 states facing the most serious groundwater crises
UEC permit renewal concerns Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District | Goliad Advance-Guard | stexasnews.com
Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District President Wilfred Korth is trying to get the attention of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before it’s too late.
Jacob’s Well Was Dry for Seven Months—One Company Just Kept Pumping
Utility giant Aqua Texas pumped 66 million gallons beyond its legal limit in 2023.
Source: Jacob’s Well Was Dry for Seven Months—One Company Just Kept Pumping
Does Texas have enough water for the growing population? – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas’ population is projected to grow to 51.5 million by 2070, according to the Texas Water Development Board
Source: Does Texas have enough water for the growing population? – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Groundwater Depletion Accelerating in Many Parts of the World, Study Finds | Morning Ag Clips
Drought Loosens Grip on Texas Agriculture | Morning Ag Clips
‘Not enough water to go around’: Why landowners are pushing back against new development
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A strumming guitar provided the perfect moment for a recess during Monday night’s Travis Country Groundwater Conservation District hearing. The lyrics, jaunting and accompanied by a catchy tune, summarized the debate perfectly.
Source: ‘Not enough water to go around’: Why landowners are pushing back against new development
Our Water Matters – The Big Bend Sentinel
Water in the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas