Hays County Water War

Private drilling threatens local water supplies

"...County are reaching the state Capitol, reverberating over a groundwater well project that opponents say could draw more water..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

UT Research Reinforces Anti-Racism at Austin Water

Making equity flow

"...one Austin city department, they're taking concrete steps. Austin Water is using research from a UT-Austin School of Archi­tec­ture..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

With Water Plan Approved, Council Turns to Wells

Council may require city registration of wells

"...City Council last week signed off on a new water management plan and revisions to the city's water code...."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Three: Clear as Water

Simple as 1, 2, 3?

"...1) There's not enough water in Central Texas for the Austin Water Utility to..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Column by Nick Barbaro

Anger at Water Plant Plan Boils Over

City planners and residents at odds over future use of Guerrero Park

"...opposed to city plans for a 30-acre, $227 million water treatment plant in the Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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

Don’t Drink That Water! Vote for Prop K Instead?

Council member pushes efficiency audit after boil notice

"...Now that our aquapocalypse is over (boil water at your leisure!), there's no better time to politicize..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Column on Water Misses Boat

"...Dunbar's latest article scoring environmentalists who are against the water treatment plant has missed several key points [“City Hall..."

Sept. 13, 2011 Postmarks

New Water Treatment Plant to Be Built in the Wrong Location

"...made a jaw-dropping final decision to build the new water treatment plant on some of the most environmentally sensitive..."

Jan. 24, 2007 Postmarks

Utility Shut-offs, Evictions, Court Dates Suspended Due to Pandemic

City and county officials aim to soften economic blow of COVID-19

"...of COVID-19, Austinites who are unable to pay their utility bills will not have their service shut off, per..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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 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

"Water, Water Everywhere..."

"...is it safe to drink? Ever since drinking tap water contaminated with the parasite cryptosporidium caused illness and even..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Column

The Common Law: Austin Summer Water Restrictions

"...garden. But my neighbor told me that Austin imposes water restrictions and that I'm watering too much. Are there..."

June 8, 2012 Column by Luke Ellis

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

Public Notice: Test Your Water Knowledge

Everywhere you turn, the issue is water

"...Here are four water-related news items. But one of these items doesn't really..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

Conservation Instead of a New Water Treatment Plant

"...Dear Editor, In your water article last week [“Dumping the Water Pump,” News, Feb...."

Feb. 23, 2009 Postmarks

Hornsby Bend Waste Utility Deserves Coverage

"...most unique environmental facilities in Austin, Hornsby Bend waste utility. Central Texas has one of the most advanced biosolid..."

May 28, 2007 Postmarks

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

Hays Water Fight Continues

While Senate approves water protections, another battle is on the horizon

"...Early Saturday morning, Hays County water advocates learned that the Texas Sen­ate had passed HB..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

More On Regulating Private Water Wells?

"...a flier from a company offering to drill a water well on my Central Austin property for $5.95 per..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Postmarks

Say 'No' to Water Plant

"...covering the “billion dollar mistake on the lake,” aka Water Treatment Plant No. 4, and citizen efforts to stop..."

Sept. 1, 2010 Postmarks

True Costs of Water Treatment Plant

"...Dunbar's article "To the Lighthouse" [News, Feb. 23] about Water Treatment Plant No. 4. It was balanced and relatively..."

Feb. 27, 2007 Postmarks

That Funky Water ...

The city says the water is just fine, but we're not certain

"...into an activated-carbon treatment program, some city of Austin water still tastes nasty. If you recall, it was right..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Votes Flood in for Prop 6 Water Cash

$2 billion and a new water infrastructure bank get voter approval

"...reporting, the plan to establish a new $2 billion water infrastructure bank is cruising to an early and easy..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Energy Gets It; Austin Water Doesn't

"...Dear Editor, Re: Your article "Ending the Water War" [News, Sept. 11]: Austin Energy gets it. At..."

Sept. 14, 2009 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

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

Austin's Water Prospectors

New city rules have slowed the demand, but urban wells remain a hot commodity in wealthy neighborhoods

"...There's a price to pay for watering lawns and filling swimming pools, but hundreds of Austin..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

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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