Cool City: Water Utility Flows Green

Daryl Slusher hops from Austin Energy to Austin Water Utility to serve as first assistant director of environmental affairs and conservation

"...Can the Austin Water Utility – like its sister utility, Austin Energy –..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Pressure Rising at the Water Utility

One manager forced out, another accused of harassment ... who's watching the valves?

"...April 6, Perwez Moheet, deputy director of the Austin Water Utility, announced his retirement. It wasn't exactly a shock,..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point: Trust Us, We're the Water Utility

AWU's vows to deliver on WTP4 and conservation just don't wash

"...that would begin excavation of a pump station for Water Treatment Plant No. 4. The vote marks a crucial..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Column by Nora Ankrum

Austin Water Utility Progress

Cutting greenhouse-gas emissions

"...Every gallon of water used, treated, and pumped in Austin means energy get..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Water Fall

Between Austin Water's conservation goals and its execution ... lies a shadow

"...know him would surely guess – working on his water report: a critical analysis, characteristically unsparing in detail, of..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Invasion of the Water Snatchers

Pittsburgh Utility Snapping Up Area Companies

"...Swimmers plunge into the cool waters of Jacob's Well near Wimberley. photograph by Robert Bryce..."

April 3, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Austin Water Woes Continue

Austin Water and Austin Energy vow to secure third-party audits for meter reading and billing

"...Last Wednesday during a Public Utility Committee meeting, Austin Water Utility Director Greg Meszaros told..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

City Hall Hustle: The Magic Water Bullet

What water do we need, and when do we need it?

"...If the recent City Council presentation on the conspiracy-steeped Water Treatment Plant No. 4 was the municipal equivalent of..."

July 31, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Then There's This: Water Talk Bubbles Forth

Exploring the unknown future of Austin's water supply

"...which there is increasing uncertainty at this juncture, it's water. Where will it come from? How much will we..."

May 16, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

How Accurate Is Your Water Bill?

Residents complain they're being overcharged; city disagrees

"...story of Catt Bowen, who said her August Austin Water bill came back six times higher than the bill..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Water Woes

Despite abnormal water usage readings, Austin Energy says billing system accuracy is "extremely good"

"...story of Catt Bowen, who said her August Austin Water bill came back six times higher than the bill..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Steiner Ranch Water Cut Off for Repeat Violations of Drought Restrictions

Residents blame faulty meters, utility says they’re accurate

"...homeowners in Steiner Ranch in Northwest Austin had their water cut off this week for overwatering in violation of..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Leak No More: Paul Robbins on Austin Water

New report criticizes Austin Water's conservation efforts

"..."Read It and Leak" – deeply critical of city water utility Austin Water's current conservation efforts. Robbins has been..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...Stacked neatly at the Austin Water Utility are boxes and boxes of brochures about water..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Dumping the Water Pump

Should Austin's conservation success forestall WTP 4?

"...Somehow Austin just can't stop fighting over Water Treatment Plant No. 4...."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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

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

City Hall Hustle: Water on the Brain

Council wades into the conservation wetlands

"...Austin Water Utility Director Greg Meszaros, there to deliver an update..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Then There's This: Saving Water From Ourselves

Task force urges 'aggressive' conservation and reuse strategies

"...a draft report containing far-reaching recommendations for ensuring Austin's water future...."

July 4, 2014 News Column

Point Austin: More Water Under the Bridge

Reading the political currents flowing through WTP4

"...hands, there was an undeniably surreal aspect to the Water Treatment Plant No. 4 debate last Thursday night at..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Column by Michael King

New Water Treatment Plant Is a Boondoggle

"...Dear Editor, Katherine Gregor’s article on the Austin Water Utility and Austin environmental advocacy groups doesn’t mention the..."

Sept. 16, 2009 Postmarks

Does Utility Have Any Credibility Left on Site Choice?

"...Dear Editor, Can the Austin Water Utility possibly have any credibility left on the important..."

Nov. 6, 2006 Postmarks

Can Federal Funds Clear Up Local Water Problems?

Water quality is worst in marginalized communities

"...the pipe connections came apart in his hands. "The water quality has always been terrible," he says. "It ruins..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Then There's This: Water for Sale

WTP4 has to pay for itself, by hook or by crook

"...minority" of people who questioned the wisdom of building Water Treatment Plant No. 4, you must be feeling somewhat..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Don't Build Water Nuke

"...editorial pointing out that we don’t really have the water to put into the billion-dollar treatment plant the Austin..."

Sept. 29, 2009 Postmarks

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

On the Water Front

Austin Water Utility and EPA announce new labeling program for high-efficiency products

"...In other efficiency news, the Austin Water Utility joined the EPA in announcing a new labeling..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

City Hall Hustle: Gas, Water, and Trash

There could be a higher utility bill in your future

"...your friends at Solid Waste Services. SWS, the Austin Water Utility, Department of Aviation (overseeing the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport),..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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

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