New Law May Not Thwart Hays County Water Project

09 September 2015

WIMBERLEY — On a recent weeknight, nearly 200 Hays County residents packed into the Wimberley Community Center for what some described as a celebration.

Six months earlier, three times as many had stormed the place demanding state legislation they hoped would thwart a major water development project that could cannibalize their own supplies.

A bill passed — barely — days before the end of this year’s legislative session, resurrected after a rare about face by the House parliamentarian. Enacted weeks later, state Rep. Jason Isaac’s House Bill 3405 expanded the jurisdiction of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to encompass a previously unregulated Trinity Aquifer well field in western Hays County owned by Houston-based Electro Purification.

The Texas Water Development Board Today Approved Financial Assistance Totaling $31,365,000

26 August 2015

AUSTIN – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance for water and wastewater system improvements. Of this funding, $4,055,000 was designated for three rural projects.

$27,310,000 to the Greater Texoma Utility Authority on behalf of the City of Sherman (Grayson County) for water system improvements
$840,000 to the City of Alba (Wood County) for wastewater treatment plant improvements
$400,000 to the City of Fayetteville (Fayette County) for a water well project
$2,815,000 to the Port O’Connor Improvement District (Calhoun County) for water system improvements .

TWDB Approves Approximately $3.9 Billion In SWIFT Inaugural Financial Assistance

23 July 2015

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved approximately $3.9 billion in financial assistance from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT). The inaugural round of SWIFT financing will be distributed to 21 applicants for approximately $1 billion in projects in the first year and approximately $3.9 billion total over the next decade.

“Being able to finance projects through SWIFT is a major step toward achieving the goal of securing Texas’ long-term water supplies,” said TWDB Chairman Bech Bruun. “The projects selected to receive SWIFT financing will help ensure that Texans have sustainable and reliable water sources for decades to come.”

Rainwater Harvesting ‘Soaking In’ As Way To Conserve Texas’ Water Resources

02 June 2015

COLLEGE STATION — After a long dry period, many parts of the state have finally received some badly needed rain, and those with rainwater harvesting systems have been reaping the rewards of this belated gift from Mother Nature, said Texas A&M AgriLife water resources experts.

“Rainwater harvesting is a time-tested and effective means of water conservation and irrigation,” said Billy Kniffen, retired Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service statewide water resource specialist and past director of the American Rainwater Catchment Association. “And with drought affecting much of Texas, interest in rainwater harvesting from industry, various levels of government and homeowners is increasing. People in general are becoming more receptive to implementing these practices.”

Drought Conditions Continue to Improve but Conservation Encouraged

20 February 2015

“Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District has continued their very cautious position on moving from the current Stage 1 Declaration made last month,” says Dirk Aaron, General Manager. Aaron stressed, “The District wants those businesses and utilities that have permitted wells to be supportive of this conservative position that encourages conservation of 10%”. The permit holders and exempt well owners of wells in the Edwards Aquifer are encouraged to remain actively conserving under the “Awareness” Stage 1 Declaration Level.

Category: News

New Law May Not Thwart Hays County Water Project

The Texas Water Development Board Today Approved Financial Assistance Totaling $31,365,000

TWDB Approves Approximately $3.9 Billion In SWIFT Inaugural Financial Assistance

Rainwater Harvesting ‘Soaking In’ As Way To Conserve Texas’ Water Resources

Drought Conditions Continue to Improve but Conservation Encouraged

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