Dispute Over Percentage of City's Drinking Water

"...Springs ... contributes about 1% of the city's drinking water.” Developers' allies propagated this erroneous claim many years ago...."

Jan. 5, 2006 Postmarks

Austin Water Audit Zeroes In on Problems at Treatment Plant

Weak morale, understaffing contributed to four system failures in five years

"...After the city-deemed "ultimately preventable" boil water notice in early February of last year that led..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

OroBianco Italian Creamery Makes Magic With Water Buffalo Milk

Making mozzarella from white gold

"...anything about raising livestock or making cheese. I have none of the tools to get this thing done, other..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Water Bill Mystery Unresolved

Public Works Committee hears testimony, but it's still not clear if meters are being misread

"...met Wednesday afternoon to discuss the issue of high water bills around the city. The topic's been a hot..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Water Balloon Tech: Burst or Bust?

New stretches in water balloon technology hit the market but not the mark

"...and going a little nuts in the yard while watering the grass. Getting blasted with a stream of cold..."

May 15, 2015 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Water Use Sinking, Rates Rising

Austin Water officials agree something's got to give

"...Austin Water customers may see up to a 16.6% rate increase..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

LCRA Treads Water in Dry Times

The LCRA emerged from the 83rd relatively unscathed, but still no one is particularly happy

"...organization charged primarily with the delicate balance of distributing water to a host of central Texas municipalities – including..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Wimberley Water Wars

Community activists protest Needmore Ranch development

"...The simmering politics of water scarcity in Central Texas boiled over last Thursday night,..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Rusty Middleton

Water: Rising to the Surface

"...the state would manage the challenges of a diminishing water supply in a region that's projected to grow drier..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Formula One Is Just Not Green

"...that efforts are being made to green the Formula One project, but the sad truth is that F1 cannot..."

Jan. 16, 2012 Postmarks

Bottled Water Is a Scam

"...Dear Chronicle, So now we have bottled water shaped like the UT Tower. Are people still not..."

July 30, 2010 Postmarks

Water Treatment Plant No. 4 Is a Colossal Waste of Money

"...Dear Editor, While Katherine Gregor’s article [“Dumping the Water Pump,” News, Feb. 20] on Austin’s proposed $500 million..."

Feb. 24, 2009 Postmarks

Water Situation Could Be a Crisis in a Drought

"...City Council really needs to look at the lake water situation and the severe low water levels before it..."

Feb. 23, 2009 Postmarks

Water Management: Swimming in Policy

Governor-appointed committee outlines water policy issues it intends to prioritize

"...Water policy is so complicated and broad in Texas that..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Water Gushes Forth From LCRA

The utility wastes no time inking deals to moisten Hill Country sprawl

"...River Authority officials moved quickly last week to ink water-service contracts with a handful of developers – less than..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Will the Water Flow at Northridge?!?

Travis County finally finds a way to bring water to tiny Northridge Acres

"...Someone has kidnapped Kenneth Snyder and replaced him with a..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Venom, Not Water, Flowing at Northridge Acres

"...to acquire what most people take for granted: reliable water and sewer services. The community currently gets water through..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

Nature's Water Clinic

Drought Has San Antonio Over a Pump

"...Know some water-loving Californians thinking about moving here? Invite them for a..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Long Live Water!

"...Dear Editor, Kudos to the water-saving advocates of recent weeks! Not only that water used..."

Aug. 26, 2024 Postmarks

Austin Water: The High Cost of Saving

Proposed water conservation measures come with a price tag

"...You have to feel for Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros. With several water-saving proposals he delivered..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Sober Living Dealt Splash of Cold Water

Staying dry would be easier without the extra heat

"...opened a second facility earlier this year – this one for men, located several miles west near Slaughter Lane..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Hell or High Water

WTP4 opposition increasing – and increasingly not on the same page

"...With a monster municipal issue like Water Treatment Plant No. 4, not everyone's going to be..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

With Water Like Energy, Conservation Is the Only Way

"...recognizing the city’s move of the proposed $500 million Water Treatment Plant No. 4 out of the Bull Creek..."

Jan. 8, 2008 Postmarks

Supremes Navigate Water Law

What is a navigable waterway? Court's latest weighing of limits of Clean Water Act portends future of additional regulatory battles and likely talk of amending the act

"...the federal government in defining what is a navigable waterway subject to enforcement under the 1972 Clean Water Act...."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Study Finds Pesticides Tainting U.S. Water Supply

Industry argues chemicals at safe drinking levels, activists worry about impact on wildlife

"...Toxic pesticides are finding their way into the nation's waterways and drinking-water supplies, according to a recently released U.S...."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards

Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again

"...It still remains the most progressive, and sometimes punitive, water quality policy in the state, and in the intervening..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

'Is This Water Filtered?'

"...Even if there's no charge for a glass of water, its healthy presentation is a matter of significance to..."

Jan. 26, 2004 Postmarks

Council Watch by Alex de Marban Like Water for Councilmembers

"...deal with the New Orleans-based, multi-national corporation to provide water to their Lantana tract within the city limits. The..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Column

Day Trips: Crazy Water Hotel, Mineral Wells

Rejuvenated hotel returns to the old resort and spa town

"...The Crazy Water Hotel is open again and it sets new standards..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Water Major Facet of Sustainability

"...or Greenwash?,” News, Nov. 16] on whether the Formula One track, the races there, and/or associated buildings and activities..."

Nov. 19, 2012 Postmarks

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