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

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 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

Water

Don't come to this movie expecting a doom-and-gloom forecast about ecological catastrophe. It's instead an encounter with "voodoo chemistry" that aims to show why we all should start imbibing "structurized water."

"...just encountered "voodoo chemistry" in this 2006 Russian film Water, and the result looks an awful lot like a..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Water Issues Citywide Boil Water Notice

Customers asked to curtail water use as much as possible

"...The city of Austin issued a precautionary boil water notice Saturday evening, citing an internal treatment process issue..."

Feb. 5, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Is Kyle’s Water Problem a Microcosm of Central Texas Drought Issues?

Straight outta water

"...realized it has already used 102% of its allotted water from the Edwards Aquifer for the year, they struck..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Water’s Aquifer Storage Project Steams Ahead

Project aims to store drinking water underground in the event of another supply issue

"...After the third boil water notice in four years this February, Austinites are pondering..."

April 1, 2022 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

Citywide Boil Water Notice Issued

Treatment plant power loss impacts water quality

"...Power loss at Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, Austin Water’s largest water treatment facility, has..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Flow: For Love of Water

Documentary about the degradation of the world’s water supply through environmental indifference, chemical irresponsibility, mass privatization, and corporate chicanery.

"...Salina. When you grab a bottle of Poland Spring water and look at the label, with its idyllic blue..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

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

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

Hays Water War Update

Pending reg bill sparks hope for Hays County water advocates

"...Aquifer in Hays County under the protection of a groundwater conservation district. Last Friday, advocates got some good news...."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

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

New Reservoirs Should Curb Boil Water Notices in South Austin

Austin Water staffing improves but drought will get worse

"...In light of the rising number of boil water notices in recent years, Austin Water updated City Council..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Advocates Scrutinize Sweeping Senate Water Supply Bill’s Strategy

Environmental impacts still need to be assessed

"...Boosting the state's water supply is as complicated as you might expect...."

March 23, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

Ellen Bartel and Global Water Dances

Joining a global cause, choreographers invite Austin to the water's edge

"...Ellen Bartel is worried about privatization of clean water. Given the utterly intimate worries that have surfaced in..."

June 23, 2017 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

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

Water Distribution Sites Open Around Austin

Boil water notice, water use restrictions still in place

"...power is no longer a problem for most Austinites, water issues continue: The city and county are still under..."

Feb. 21, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Revised Water Use Procedures for Food Businesses

Austin Public Health released new boil-water info, effective today

"...In light of the most recent boil-water notice developments, Austin Public Health just released new procedures..."

Oct. 25, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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

Lady in the Water

The performances are bang-on, and there are moments of great beauty throughout, but Lady in the Water ultimately capsizes under the weight of its own goofy story.

"...ambitious film to date, and while Lady in the Water manages to be both perplexing and glaringly obvious, it's..."

July 21, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Shape of Water

An unconventional love story from one of the best fabulists

"...in the background of everyday life, The Shape of Water is a heartfelt and moving mash note to outsiders,..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trouble the Water

This film about the human toll of Hurricane Katrina is one of the best and most inspirational things to come out of the disaster.

"...Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Documentary winner, Trouble the Water. So shocking and disturbing were the images of death,..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Water

This film which examines the second-class status of women in traditional Hindu society is beautiful yet sad, a tale drenched in centuries of stagnant, holy water.

"...Seema Biswas, John Abraham, Sarala, Manorama and Vidula Javalgekar. Water, which examines the second-class status of women in traditional..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Magic in the Water

"...the cold, misty Highland air, I scanned the flinty waters, searching for a sign of the murky monster. It..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

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

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

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