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

Summary of Water Quality Recommendations

"...* Set measurable water quality standards for stormwater runoff...."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules

Interim county development rules leave everyone dissatisfied

"...arose from the slimy, green algae tainting the once-clear waters of Lick Creek, striking fear in the hearts of..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Road Construction Threatens Water Quality

"...roads are in areas that receive a lot of water that feeds quickly into our drinking water. How was..."

Aug. 25, 2003 Postmarks

Updated: Boil Water Notice Lifted for All Austin Water Customers

Tap water now cleared for consumption

"...Updated Feb. 23, 11:55am: Austin Water has now lifted the boil water notice for all..."

Feb. 22, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Expectations and Explanations for the Boil-Water Notice

Plus, how to register for emergency alerts if you didn’t get one

"...On Saturday evening Austin experienced its third boil-water notice in four years, this one a result of..."

Feb. 7, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Water Boil Order Could End This Weekend

City issues official notice on water quality

"...While the water boil notice has so far been a precautionary measure,..."

Oct. 24, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

City Lifts Boil Water Notice

Here's what you need to know before using your tap water

"...You can stop boiling water, Austin! The city officially lifted the week-long boil water..."

Oct. 28, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Water Issues Boil Notice

When will we get good water back? Good question.

"...officials painted a more optimistic picture, saying the boil water order could be lifted this weekend. Read story...."

Oct. 23, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Water Pipe

Water Line = Growth?

"...Bunch says, is LCRA's plan to build a 14-mile water line to Dripping Springs from an LCRA water station..."

June 25, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...this small cave. Thuesen, a land manager for Austin Water Utility who loves to tell jokes and talk hydrology,..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Stormwater Quality Control: The State of a Young Art

"...development-associated pollution: temporary controls, which are designed to keep rainwater runoff from carrying loads of silt into creeks from..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

Boiling Water Has Some Boiling Mad

Seeking a definitive end to annual occurrences, Council calls for external audit

"...Last Saturday Austin experienced its third boil water notice in four years: this time a result of..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Water Flows Downhill

Regional water plan nears completion while LCRA looks to move water westward

"...recommendations for protecting the salt of the earth – groundwater, in this case – is now available for public..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Amy 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

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

Winter Is Still Coming: An Update on Water, Power and Other Relief for Austinites

As the city thaws, utilities slowly repair damage, restore service

"...restoring water service to Austin residents in the wake of the..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Be Water Wise

You can play a role in holding off the need for a new water treatement plant

"...are presumably savvy enough to get ahead of the water-conservation curve – no need to wait for new, improved..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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

Will the Water Flow at Northridge?!?

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

"...Travis and Williamson counties), the ragtag subdivision lost its water well in 1999 and was forced to use a..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Developing Stories: Walking on Water

A roundup of Lady Bird Lake planning efforts that are all wet

"...into a jogging pace this year has been an overwater solution to close a 1.1-mile gap in the south-shore..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Visit These At-Risk Hill Country Water Sources

While you still can

"...pool with your feet dangling in the ice cold water on a hot summer's day. That vision might become..."

April 21, 2017 Features Feature by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Have Your Water and Drink It Too

Can the state save water and money at the same time?

"...thinks he's come up with a way to promote water conservation in Texas without requiring the state to spend..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

'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

Texes Lege Preview: Will the Sun Set on Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?

Lege, advocates push embattled environmental agency to try harder

"...The embattled Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will have its moment in the sun (or under..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Who's the Hog in This Circle C Water Fight?

Fight between golf course and LCRA shows it's not easy being green

"...what it thought was a nifty plan to conserve water and manage runoff from three nearby subdivisions at the..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Boil Water Notice Caused by Human Error, Ongoing Problems

"Ultimately preventable" at Ullrich

"...year ago, it aimed to figure out why Austin Water had to issue its third citywide boil water notice..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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