The 2022 State Water Plan documents costs to address anticipated water supply shortfalls over 50 years. About $80 billion will be needed for over 2,400 projects. The question is: “Where will that money come from?” Key points: It is estimated that over $80 billion will be needed to pay for projects to meet Texas’ water
Source: Financing Water Projects: Paying to Quench the Thirst of Texas – Texas Public Policy Foundation
This is the first of a three-part series on water infrastructure policy and the need for water investment for the 89th Legislature.
Source: Texas’ future depends on water infrastructure – Texas 2036
The coastal city also has been trying for years to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as big, thirsty industries continue to locate nearby and a five-year drought pers…
Source: Corpus Christi pushes new water projects as reservoirs drop | The Texas Tribune
Non-profit, public policy organizations including Texas 2036 and the Texas Water Association have made water infrastructure one of their priorities this legislative session.
“What we have to be on guard for here in East Texas is the rest of the state wanting our water,” Rep. Cody Harris said.
Source: East Texas lawmaker’s bill aims to boost water conservation efforts (KLTV)
Since implementing Stage 3 Water Restrictions nearly one month ago, the City of Corpus Christi has continued searching for additional water sources for customers in the meantime.
Source: CC Water looks into additional water sources for region (kristv.com)
The agency released a first-of-its-kind study on whether there is enough water to power the U.S. economy.
Source: Water scarcity a risk for 27M Americans — USGS – E&E News by POLITICO
The new rule modernizes some aspects of commercial oilfield waste disposal and recycling. But rules for burying oilfield waste on private property remain limited.
Source: Texas regulators overhaul oilfield waste rule | The Texas Tribune