Texas population growth expected to put strain on water supply

Source: Texas population growth expected to put strain on water supply | kvue.com

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso Water was awarded a $20 million grant through the Bureau of Reclamation to build an advanced water purification facility.

As Texas continues to battle drought, groups are trying a market-based solution to help farmers and protect what little water is left.

Source: Nonprofits pay Texas farmers to not water crops during drought | The Texas Tribune

As required by the law that created it, the Texas Produced Water Consortium has submitted its first report to the Texas Legislature….

Citing water quality concerns, the Environmental Protection Agency may refuse to recognize a permit that Texas approved Thursday for a marine desalination plant at the Port of Corpus Christi.

Source: EPA may try to block Texas seawater desalination plant in Corpus Christi | The Texas Tribune

A plan to maintain a stable water supply in Bell County has been years in the works, and now plans are moving forward that will eventually start the construction of a new pipeline.

Source: Brazos River Authority holding public forum to discuss drought mitigation plan in Bell County