When residents of a Fort Bend County subdivision spoke to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission about cancer in their neighborhood, the commissioners seemed sympathetic but a bit flummoxed. What would you like us to do? one commissioner asked….
Conservation News
Make use of rain water by harvesting (The Eagle 9-3-16)
Efficient water use is increasingly important to Texans. With the state’s growing population and limited supply of both groundwater and surface water, Texans must use water wisely to reduce the demand on municipal water supplies.
Water tests show excess lead in Texas A&M University restrooms (The Eagle 9-3-16)
Three water sources on the Texas A&M campus tested over the recommended level of lead content in August, and staff members are working to pinpoint the cause.
River Authority files lawsuit against Conroe for breach of contract – Your Houston News: News
The San Jacinto River Authority has filed suit against the city of Conroe claiming breach of contract in response to the City Council?s decision not to pay increased water fees.
Source: River Authority files lawsuit against Conroe for breach of contract – Your Houston News: News
Burleson County landowner vows to keep fighting against Vista…
Andy Hovorak, a fourth a generation Burleson County landowner, has made it clear that he opposes the Vista Ridge pipeline project.
Source: Burleson County landowner vows to keep fighting against Vista…
Long-sought water permit will let Brazos River Authority sell more water (Waco Trib 8-30-16)
The Waco-based Brazos River Authority has won a 12-year battle to sell more Brazos basin water without building a single new dam.
Conroe, LSGCD continue battle over water data – Your Houston News: News
As the war over water continues in Montgomery County, conflicting information could leave residents with more questions than answers.
Source: Conroe, LSGCD continue battle over water data – Your Houston News: News
Report: Texas Flouted Federal Aquifer Rules for 34 Years (ABC News 8-27-16)
Texas allowed the drilling of oil and natural gas injection wells in some areas near drinking water sources starting more than three decades ago, but state regulators recently assured the federal government…
Texas Promised 34 Years Ago to Track Oilfield Waste in Aquifers. It Didn’t. (Texas Tribune 8-25-16)
Have oil and gas?companies injected toxic materials into Texas groundwater sources??State regulators don’t know, even though….
Bryan City Council OKs new water conservation study (The Eagle 8-24-16)
The Bryan City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to move forward with a financing agreement worth about $2.3 million for a preliminary study for a water conservation project opposed by the local groundwater conservation district.