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Much like politics, football, and BBQ, water issues often elicit strong opinions in Texas. Opinions+water presents a range of views on Texas water issues as well as water issues beyond our states borders with significance for Texas. Items that you may find in this feature as we march forward may include, but are not limited to, 1) surveys and the results of surveys of the general public and specific water user groups on various water topics, 2) commentaries from decision-makers on water issues and 3) contrasting points of view on specific issues.
The State of Texas Water Infrastructure
Earlier this month, during a special session of the Texas Legislature, the Texas Capitol flooded. After the water stopped cascading down the pink granite walls inside the Capitol extension, the Legislature resumed its deliberations. The August flood was preceded by February’s Winter Storm Uri. Between 200 and 700 Texans died in the cold and dark after days without power and, in some places, without water. According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the electric
opinions+water: Texas Water Utilities Provide a Snapshot of Financial Conditions and Prospects for Addressing Texas Water Infrastructure Needs in 2021 and 2022
Recently, Water Opinions LLC teamed up with the Texas Water Infrastructure Network for the second annual assessment of current and future Texas water infrastructure projects, financing and other issues facing Texas water utilities.
opinions+water: Results of the 2020 Texas+Water Subscriber Survey
Every year Texas+Water sends out a survey to ask our subscribers how we are doing. This year 228 subscribers, more than twice the number in 2019, responded to the Texas+Water Subscriber Feedback (2020) Survey via Water Opinions. Overall, our subscribers gave Texas+Water a rating of 4.3 stars.
opinion+water: Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways
As forward-thinking cities become increasingly adept at capturing and reusing wastewater, stormwater and greywater, essential river systems may be at risk. Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways recommends that deliberate, community-driven planning is urgently needed to avoid depriving Texas’ waterways of necessary water.