WTP4: Running on Overruns?

Austin Water wants more money for WTP4

"...The central conversation surrounding Water Treatment Plant No. 4 is no longer about environmental..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Council Opponents Concede on WTP4

The city auditor brings the latest numbers on a WTP4 shutdown

"...City Auditor on the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant No. 4. And after crunching the numbers,..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Seeing Double

Curious political parallels on the Potomac and the Colorado

"...incarnation of City Council. Our own Everlasting Gobstopper is Water Treatment Plant No. 4, of course, the endlessly debated..."

July 29, 2011 News Column by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Gather Round Yon Virgins

Council lopes toward Christmas in thermal underwear

"...than nothing, which is what we have right now." Water Flowing Underground..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, July 22-29

"...WATER TREATMENT PLANT NO. 4 OPEN HOUSE Review the designs..."

July 23, 2010 News Column

City Hall Hustle: Top 9 City Council Stories

"...unopposed and Chris Riley blowing Perla Cavazos outta the water...."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Top 9 Enviro Stories

"...Fifties prompted city and regional utilities to enforce mandatory water restrictions – until steady autumn rains washed us out..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 10-17

"...WATER TREATMENT PLANT NO. 4 DEBATE* Does Austin really need..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature

Expect the Unexpected

Summertime and the living is ... frenzied

"...• Water Treatment Plant No. 4. The council is slated to..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Gregor's Greenwashing

"...(in her online sidebar). Building the half-billion-dollar boondoggle called Water Treatment Plant No. 4 will not reduce Austin Water..."

June 23, 2009 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• Green Water Treatment Plant Update A slightly clearer picture of Project..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

Beside the Point: Riptide!

Fast-moving development deal on deck

"...Mike Martinez weighing in on the decades-long controversy of Water Treatment Plant No. 4 after riding the dais for..."

May 30, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...the deal with Tesla aren't sure exactly how much water the factory is using or will use, despite repeated..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"...not AE's proposal to build a new natural gas plant – historically a safe investment – might in fact..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Drought, wildfires, and more WTP4

"...new safeguards to limit mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants. Gov. Rick Perry accused the EPA of killing Texas..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fightin' Words in Council Run-off

Shade swings; Tovo ducks

"...between herself and Tovo, emphasizing three in particular. On Water Treatment Plant No. 4, she reiterated, Tovo "won't say..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 5/20/11

Shade and Tovo defining differences

"...campaign's release afterward has Shade emphasizing three differences. On Water Treatment Plant No. 4, she writes Tovo "won't say..."

May 20, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Ready to Wrap

Budget is ready for council approval, but a few sticking points remain

"...... I don't think the vote to pass the water rate increase" – a rallying point for opponents of..."

Sept. 10, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Test Need for WTP4

"...yet to hear from those opposed to the proposed Water Treatment Plant No. 4 (aka “mistake on the lake”)...."

Aug. 30, 2010 Postmarks

(Further) Beside the Point

Council members – some for their very last time – attempt to dot all their i's and cross all their t's before summer break

"...developer selection for the massive redevelopment of Downtown's Green Water Treat­ment Plant. Or did it? Wynn pointed out a..."

June 20, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Groups Plan To Sue To Save Salamander

WTP4 threatens survival of the Jollyville Plateau Salamander, eco groups charge

"...salamander is threatened by the city's ongoing construction of Water Treatment Plant No. 4 in Northwest Austin. Opponents of..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 9-16

"...PLANT RESTORATION AT WTP4 SITE Help return native plants to..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: And the Race Begins ...

Council filings remind us there's always another campaign

"...night, we haven't seen any announcements. Here Come the Waterworks..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Eco-Currents: Party Circuit

Solar trailer makes the social rounds; wind power blows hot and cold

"...and handle efficiency much more, well, efficiently. Street Smart, Water wise?..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Safeguard Lake Travis

"..."exceptional" drought category. Lake Travis not only supplies our water, but it cools our power plants. San Antonio became..."

Feb. 24, 2009 Postmarks

Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic, Grease ...

The Fish & Wildlife Service faults the EPA for failing to protect the Barton Springs Watershed.

"...Alliance sought stiffer development regulations in the Barton Springs watershed, while the Texas Capital Area Builders Association wanted the..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Double, Double Boil and Trouble: After 72 hours, Austin Water lifted a citywide boil water notice on Tuesday night...."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

The Next Austin Bust

Will it be bad? Can we be ready? Or should we not care?

"...As an obvious example, we've zealously stewarded our water supply with controversial long-term investments, buying decades' worth of..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...on now with urban rail, housing, affordability, transportation, and water, what in your opinion is the most critical issue..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Beside the Point: All the Arguments That Fit

City Council agenda packed with volatile materials

"...to be the headline items – more money for Water Treatment Plant No. 4 (Items 4 and 8), and..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Column by Michael King

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