In 2021, the city council began working on standby power improvements that include a $1.8 million generator for the water treatment plant, water well rehabilitation and backup generators for the water stations.
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The Gainesville City Council approved a planning change Tuesday night during its brief meeting. The council OK’d minor plat in the City of Gainesville’s extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) at 1785 CR 208 PID 16987 Lot 1 Block A Abstract A-930 2.419 acres. 
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If Victoria does not get rain upstream of the Guadalupe River within 20 to 30 days, the city might have to enter Stage III of their drought contingency plan, Public Works Director Ken Gill told the city council Tuesday night. Because Victoria is in the lower part of a river basin, the city is among the last to be affected when the river starts to dry up.
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The city of Allen announced that the installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), commonly known as smart water meters, is slated to begin this October. Smart water meters offer many benefits over the current touch read meters, including more frequent meter readings, conserved transmitter battery life, equal billing intervals, a customer portal with detailed water use insights, and leak notifications from the portal, according to the city of Allen website.
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The project will add 320 million gallons per day of drinking water for the city, substantially increasing the current 80 million gallons per day of treated water capacity. This is one part of the larger $1.765B design-build NEWPP expansion project.
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The City of Bowie’s $9.7 million project to replace some 10 miles of aging sewer line finally seems to be moving forward as the state approved the final engineering feasibility report, which is essentially permission for engineers to move forward with the design phase.
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Houston-area water leaders discussed subsidence, or ground sinkage due to groundwater pumping, in Montgomery County as well as policy relating to subsidence at a July 20 forum.
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San Antonio River water quality near Joske's Pavilion has suffered in recent years, and river scientists believe the birds could be a reason. Bacteria levels in this part of the river are higher than in any other place in the San Antonio River, according to the San Antonio River Authority.
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The Bushy Creek MUD implemented Stage 1 voluntary water restrictions to conserve the water supply during the current hot and dry conditions. The restrictions are part of the MUD's Drought Contingency Plan to reduce the risk of its water source, Lake Georgetown and LakeStillhouse, falling to critically low levels during the severe drought conditions, according tothe release.
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A boil water notice is in effect in Waco due to a contractor causing a break in a transmission water line – in addition to subsequent low pressure of the water line and time needed to repair the line.
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The drought is expected to increase with our very hot and dry forecast and Texas could see the largest drought since January 2012. January through June 2022 was the sixth-driest first-half of a year on record in Texas. The state averaged less than eight inches of precipitation.
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Travis County Commissioners worry we could face water shortages if the current dry weather continues for an extended period. The commissioners have seen reports of residents in Monterrey in Northern Mexico suffering without water and the county wants to prevent that kind of crisis from happening here.
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Water main breaks are surging in North Texas with the sizzling temperatures. Fort Worth reports almost 200 in the past 30 days, 38% of the year’s total is that short time.
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The Federal Economic Development Administration has awarded the City of Belton and the Belton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) a $2 million grant to fund a utility project at the former Rockwool Superfund site. The grant will go towards the extension of water and sewage to the site, which is located on FM 93, a quarter-mile east of I-35 as stated by the release.
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It's been 51 straight days since DFW saw any measurable rain. Here's a look at the latest forecast and when we might see some slight relief.
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The City of Gonzales is taking additional steps to “increase the public’s awareness of the dangers of the river and the importance of water safety” when accessing the Guadalupe River after several recent drownings. Another topic of discussion would be adequate signage or other warning devices may be needed for those who enter the river by foot or watercraft.
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The city of White Oak took the initiative to implement a voluntary water conservation plan, asking residents to cut back or minimize non-essential water usage. City Manager Jimmy Purcell explained the conservation effort put into place by the city is stage one of a five-step plan.
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The city of Borger sells around 85% of its water to four industrial customers. A significant amount of water compared to regional cities is similar in size.
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The $80 million proposal would connect the River Walk and San Pedro Creek Culture Park via landscaped footpaths and water features.
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The review panel gave a certificate of appropriateness to the San Antonio River Authority for phase four construction to begin. The first goal within the fourth phase of the linear park is to complete a segment of the creek from El Paso to Guadalupe streets.
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Leaders around Central Texas say we need to take water conservation more seriously before it's too late. Now Travis County commissioners are taking a closer look at the area's water supplies.
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The final design phase will include additional design and engineering services along with equipment preselection and the negotiation of a guaranteed maximum price. The plant will use the same technology as the Navy, NASA, cruise ships, and other cities around the world to turn effluent water into potable water.
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Monday evening, July 18th, more than 40 Liberty County Historical Commission members and attendees after a short business session, enjoyed “Rollin’ Rollin’ Down the River: Early Steamboats in the 19th-Century in Liberty County.” The program, presented by County Chair, Linda Jamison included early history of the Trinity River, the steamboats which served passengers, delivered goods to market, and brought goods from markets in Galveston, New Orleans and other ports to towns, settlements and plantations lining the river.
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Local officials grapple with a spreading infestation of zebra mussels in Lake Brownwood in central Texas.
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The North Texas Municipal Water District has asked residents and businesses in the region to conserve water after a treatment plant was taken offline for “critical maintenance” this past weekend. The plant that was taken offline is part of the agency’s treatment complex in Wylie, and until it’s repaired there will be a dent in the region’s water supply.
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