Source: The New York Times’ Monstrous Misrepresentation of U.S. Fracking Operations

The nation’s most populous state is turning to Nebraska for its know-how on groundwater management.

Source: California turns to Nebraska on aquifer analysis, groundwater management – High Plains Journal

‘Monster Fracs’ are getting far bigger. And far thirstier.

Source: Fracking for oil and gas is devouring American groundwater (The New York Times)

Water reserves are being depleted at a dangerous rate, the New York Times has revealed, their depletion could be disastrous for the USA

Source: USA groundwater reserves being depleted at alarming rate – Geographical

KYLE, Texas — With the ongoing drought, the City of Kyle is turning to its neighbors further south for water. The dry conditions have affected Kyle homeowners like Brad Rademachir who has been watering his lawn just one day every other week since the city is under water restrictions.

Source: ‘Rethink what they’re doing’ | City of Kyle turns to San Marcos for water amid drought

AUSTIN — By 2050, Texas water needs will grow exponentially as the state’s population is expected to grow by 70%.

Source: Experts speak on need for water upgrades in Texas | Don’t Miss This | corsicanadailysun.com

AUSTIN, Texas — The KVUE Defenders have been tracking water issues in Central Texas, including how population growth, climate change and other factors drain our water supplies. To make sure we don’t run out of drinking water, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) announced on Wednesday it’s working to develop new water supplies.

Source: LCRA announces efforts to develop new water supplies to keep up with future growth

Central Texas cities may start relying on neighbors for water as demand continues to grow and water levels remain low.

Source: City of Kyle has used much of its water for the year, so it’s buying more from San Marcos | KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station

Aquifers in Burnet County don’t just need “some” rain to refill, they need “significantly
above-average” precipitation to adequately recharge, according to the Central Texas
Groundwater Conservation District (https://www.centraltexasgcd.org/). The county
remains in an extreme drought, and some wells are approaching or have surpassed
their lowest levels on record.

Source: All-time lows for Burnet County groundwater

State water officials were optimistic that drought relief was on the way even as more of Texas slipped into drought conditions last week. The Water Weekly report by the Texas Water Development Board showed that 86 percent of the state was affected by drought conditions the week of Sept. 11, compared with 76 percent a week earlier and 62 percent a year ago.

Source: State water agency sees drought relief in forecast | Olney Enterprise