The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Source: GARDENING: Water is the number one limiting factor in West Texas landscapes – Odessa American
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Source: GARDENING: Water is the number one limiting factor in West Texas landscapes – Odessa American
As excessive heat continues, a few local special utility districts are implementing Stage 1 of their Drought Contingency Plans due to the above average temperatures and high-water demand.
Source: Local SUDs implement Stage 1 of drought contingency plans for water conservation
Sporadic rain events and exceptional late spring/early summer heat have lead to rapidly increasing drought conditions across the Brazos Valley
Source: Brazos Valley needs rain: Here’s the staggering reason why
A Nevada Supreme Court ruling has set new precedent for how the state can manage groundwater in areas with severe drought. The 4-3 ruling was issued Thursday to settle a
Source: Nevada Supreme Court ruling shakes up groundwater rights | | elpasoinc.com
By Todd Danielson, Vice President, Engineering, Texas Water Utilities Record-breaking heat, below-average rainfall and wildfires are having a significant… #drought #rainfall #TexasWaterUtilities
Hundreds of wildfires have broken out this spring. More than a dozen areas are under voluntary or mandatory water use restrictions, and more than 200 Texas counties have been designated as crop disas…
Source: Worsening Texas drought sparks wildfires, water restrictions, crop failures | The Texas Tribune
Conditions are likely to worsen in the next week or more.
Source: “Drought-free” area shrinking across the Brazos Valley
Water usage in Bryan and College Station increase significantly earlier than normal. College Station nearing record water usage.
Source: Water demand up by over six million gallons a day in Bryan & College Station combined