Oil Exec Wants to Redirect Austin’s Drinking Water For His Private Lake

Pending permit would disrupt flows amid severe drought

"...major tributary into the Highland Lakes, which supply Austin’s drinking water – all for his private 5-acre lake larger..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Dispute Over Percentage of City's Drinking Water

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

Jan. 5, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Water, Water Everywhere..."

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

Aug. 2, 1996 Column

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

Polluted Austin Municipal Water

"...Dear Editor, You can avoid drinking the polluted Austin municipal water by creating your own..."

Dec. 9, 2009 Postmarks

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

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

Boil Water Notice: Restaurant Closings & HEB Update

Check the status before you buy food this week

"...In light of the much-discussed boil water notice issued today, many restaurants, bars, and other food..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Texas–Louisiana Border Town Gets Clean Water

EPA decides to allocate funds to hook residents of DeBerry up to water line

"...border town of DeBerry, in a longstanding dispute over groundwater contamination caused by improper disposal of oil and gas..."

June 21, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

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

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

RECA Gets a Splash of Cold Water

LCRA proposes aggressive conservation measures for these drought-ridden times

"...not the same as wants" when it comes to water use, warned Tom Mason, general manager of the Lower..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Well of Controversy: Water Hogs Threaten Farm

Water shortage in East Travis County growth corridor threatens Tecolote Farm

"...and meteorological – doesn't change soon. The farm needs water, and when it doesn't come from the hot skies,..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

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

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

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

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

Day Trips & Beyond: Water Park Updates From Around the State

Daytripping in the age of a pandemic

"...It wouldn’t be summer without water parks. Around the state, parks with a water theme..."

June 19, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

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

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

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

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