Category: opinions+water
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.
opinions+water: Time for Texas to Get Serious About Controlling Water Loss
This fall the state’s 16 regional water planning groups will be submitting to the Texas Water Development Board revised plans for meeting projected water demands in their area of Texas over the next fifty years – to 2070 and even beyond. These “2021” regional water plans, once reviewed and approved by TWDB, will be the culmination of the latest five-year review and revision cycle established by the passage of Senate Bill 1 by the Texas Legislature in 1997.
opinions+water: Texas Water Utilities Provide Snapshot of Financial Conditions and Prospects for Addressing Capital Needs
Recently, the Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN) decided to assess current and future water infrastructure conditions and issues facing Texas utilities. TXWIN enlisted the assistance of Water Opinions (wateropinions.org) to develop the Texas Water Capital Needs Survey (2020).