exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas

Concerns are mounting over a proposed wastewater treatment plant at the Guajolote Ranch development in northwest Bexar County. Researchers say the treated sewage that would be dumped into the Edwards Aquifer could severely impact the drinking water for 2.5 million people.

Mathis, a small city of around 4,300 people in southern Texas, is struggling to address its drinking water situation in the midst of a drought.

"It's not that we're running out of water or we're going to be completely dry," Mathis City Manager Cedric Davis told NBC News. "It's going to be difficult to pull clear water out of the lake because we'll be pulling up mud with the water."

Wise County Commissioners voted to publicize upcoming hearing dates on the county’s participation in the West Fork Public Utility Agency (WFPUA) Tuesday. But while doing so, the court raised significant concerns — moving forward only on the condition that its $40,345 in startup funding be restricted solely to water planning efforts.

An area in Pearland near Smith Ranch Road could soon have sanitary and sewer service, clearing the way for future commercial and light-industrial development south of Broadway Street.

How to change the culture of water use for the future in the state of Texas was one of the many focus points people were discussing at the two-day Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit (AWSS) at the Lubbock Civic Center on Tuesday.

Attendees from across Texas are at the summit to receive new data on groundwater levels and learn about techniques that cities, businesses, and homeowners can use to help recycle and conserve water.

New areas being outfitted with the investigation points include El Paso, Dallas and Houston districts of TxDOT. The program, which began in San Antonio, has already led to the identification of four individuals.

Known as the Bayshore Desalination Facility, the proposed plant represents both a strategic water security initiative and a bold nod toward sustainability for the region’s industrial and municipal needs.

The Decatur City Council approved contributing its portion to start up the West Fork Public Utility Agency (WFPUA) Monday night. The city is contributing $40,345 toward the regional entity formed to address long-term water and wastewater infrastructure needs on a countywide scale.

Drought conditions across the world are threatening communities' access to water. In Mathis, Texas, which usually gets water from Lake Corpus Christi, water levels will likely soon be too low to extract water from the lake...

According to a report from KXAN, a new invasive species called the Cotton Jassid is now in Texas. It's favorite food appears to be the cotton plant and for cotton farmers in Texas, this poses a major new threat to future crops.

The CDC is running a 'genomic surveillance' wastewater program in at least 8 US cities. The program is twofold; the first portion involves collecting and monitoring wastewater samples from select U.S. airports.

A boil water notice was issued for all customers in the city of Manor Wednesday after a water line break was reported, according to the city.

The city is currently under stage 4 drought restrictions.

No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs. 

Local leaders see data centers, which help power the world’s shift to artificial intelligence, as a way to keep their towns open. Residents worry their way of life — and water — is at stake.

The Highland Lakes, including Lake Travis, have gone 38 days without rainfall, leading to a gradual decline in water levels despite significant inflow in July.

The plant is now using two special processes to treat different types of wastewater. The home of the new wastewater plant was a $288 million project, but the entire infrastructure upgrade costed the city about $500 million to complete.

Following a summer where most of this area has already met its annual rainfall totals, the Texas Panhandle and South Plains are experiencing some wildfires, from Silverton to Plainview and beyond. But as explained by the Texas Forestry Service, fall brings changes to the area, leading to more risks of fires.

This dire situation has been attributed to the voracious consumption of water by industrial giants, including Exxon Mobil and Tesla, which have established sprawling operations in the region over the past two decades. These corporations, drawn by the area’s abundant land, cheap energy, and access to water, have invested billions into infrastructure that relies heavily on water for processes ranging from fossil fuel refining to the production of lithium for electric vehicle batteries and plastic pellets.

The City of Corpus Christi is actively pursuing strategies to secure a long-term, sustainable water supply, a critical measure for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and ensuring the resilience of the urban environment as per SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Recent discussions between city leadership and the Nueces River Authority have centered on desalination projects as a primary solution to meet future water demands.

This is a key step in the review process that helps to determine the actual cost of delivering safe reliable water and wastewater service, the utility said. The workshop will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Sunland Park Multigenerational Center, 4700 McNutt Rd.

Tropical Storm Raymond made landfall in western Mexico Saturday, and leftover moisture will move northeast into parts of Texas

Tyler activates Stage 2 water restrictions after major equipment failures at the Lake Palestine plant.

The relocation of city utilities along FM 1515 is set to get underway in November, according to Denton officials. Denton City Council approved around $4.99 million for the project, which includes $4.75 million as the base construction cost and a 5% contingency of $235,000, during the Sept. 9 meeting.