Corpus Christi council reviews drought contingency plan; staff outlines baselines, surcharges and enforcement City staff presented updates to Corpus Christi's drought contingency plan, proposing a 7,000-gallon residential baseline, targeted curtailment percentages and temporary surcharges; council pressed staff on the drought-surcharge exemption fee, large-user baselines and enforcement. Staff will return surcharge and allocation recommendations April 14 and hold a follow-up workshop April 28.

The Corpus Christi City Council is taking crucial steps to address water shortages with a new drought contingency plan that could affect how much you pay for water!

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Adelanto council accepts water master plan, seeks grants to upgrade aging system Council accepted a city water master plan presented by Woodard & Curran that maps system zones, recommends short- and long-term pipe, pump and supply upgrades, and positions the city for grants and low-interest financing. Staff noted aging infrastructure and plans for routine hydrant flushing.

Adelanto's City Council just approved a groundbreaking water master plan aimed at revitalizing its aging infrastructure and securing much-needed funding for future growth!

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Board authorizes drinking-water committee and manager to pursue Concord interconnection and study grants The board empowered two members to engage with Concord on a waterline extension, authorized the town manager to submit a May 1 funding application, and approved town participation with the drinking-water protection committee to seek a consolidations-study grant (up to $10,000) to evaluate interconnection with Concord and Hooksett.

Bow Select Board takes a crucial step towards securing clean drinking water by pursuing funding for vital interconnections with Concord and Hooksett.

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City explores buying desalination capacity to cut $9 million annual hookup fee and secure regional water role Councilor Jeff Thompson said Brockton pays a $9 million annual 'hookup' fee to its desalination provider (referred to as 'Aquaria') and is seeking State Revolving Fund support to buy the facility; officials said buying could reduce annual operating costs and avoid future water-rate increases because the enterprise fund would pay bond costs.

Brockton is taking a bold step to cut its $9 million annual desalination fee by exploring a purchase of the facility, which could save millions and reshape the region’s water landscape.

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Watermaster: Las Posas annual report shows declines in 2024–25; yield study says projects could avoid basin-wide ramp down The Fox Canyon board received the Las Posas Valley water-year 2025 annual GSP report and a basin optimization yield study showing groundwater declines during a dry year and a projected basin optimization yield of about 36,860 acre-feet if two major projects are implemented; the board authorized staff to submit the annual report to the Department of Water Resources and the court.

Groundwater levels are declining in the Las Posas Valley, but a new study suggests strategic projects could prevent a basin-wide ramp down.

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Iranian attack damages Kuwait power and desalination plant, kills worker Kuwaiti authorities say Indian worker killed in attack that also caused 'significant material damage' to building.

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Congratulations to Siyu Hou on defending her PhD at the @rug.nl

Her thesis explores freshwater boundary exceedance from territorial, consumption & trade perspectives.

Congrats to the new doctor and supervisors!

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Henderson City Council unanimously approves funding application to extend water and sewer to industrial parks At a Dec. 5 special meeting, the Henderson City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 24-24 to apply for funding to extend water and sewer service to area industrial parks; city staff said auditors required a Capital Project Ordinance in addition to the previously approved budget.

Henderson City Council has taken a significant step forward by unanimously approving a funding application to enhance water and sewer services for local industrial parks.

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Committee approves $100,000 feasibility study for brackish groundwater sites; ADWR says technical and regulatory hurdles remain House Bill 2056 would appropriate $100,000 for a feasibility study of potential brackish groundwater desalination sites; ADWR said brackish groundwater is regulated as groundwater, may not be a new source, and that feasibility work on operation, brine disposal and economics would be new for the agency.

Arizona lawmakers are taking a bold step towards addressing water scarcity with a $100,000 feasibility study for brackish groundwater desalination, but challenges loom ahead!

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Panel backs measure allowing ADWR to count dedicated sources in commingled systems, ADWR warns of double-counting risks House Bill 2026 would allow the Arizona Department of Water Resources to consider only proposed dedicated supply sources for a proposed use even if supplies are commingled; ADWR said the change raises tracking and groundwater-pumping concerns but the committee gave the bill a due-pass recommendation.

Arizona's new House Bill 2026 could reshape water resource management, but experts warn it risks masking groundwater dependence and double-counting supplies!

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Council advances planning and contracts for Home Road water plant as construction advertising begins Council authorized continued engineering and construction-phase services for the Home Road Water Plant project, which officials estimated at a $1.6 billion construction cost and a 60–72 month build timetable; council members moved the ordinance to allow Hazen Sawyer to continue design and construction oversight work.

Columbus City Council greenlights a monumental $1.6 billion water infrastructure project that promises to boost the city's water supply capacity and reliability over the next six years.

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Shenandoah council hears update on regional groundwater guidance from GMA 14; staff says city not constrained by local pumping limit Council received an update on a proposed regional pumping guidance (200,000 acre‑feet per year by 2080) from GMA 14; staff said the guidance is regional and not a city‑specific cap, and members sought clarification on conversions and implications for Shenandoah.

Shenandoah's council is weighing in on a regional groundwater strategy that could shape the future of local water supplies for generations!

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📢 Here's our second chapter of the CIRSEAUpedia! Perfect to keep your Friday water-smart 😉 Did you know this concept?
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Mount Airy adopts multi-year water and sewer rate increases after heated debate After extended debate over reserve targets and an automatic inflation adjustment, the Mount Airy Town Council adopted ordinance 2026-3 raising water and sewer rates in a tiered multi-year plan and adopted a companion resolution setting a $4.2 million reserve target.

Mount Airy Town Council has just approved a controversial multi-year plan to raise water and sewer rates, sparking heated debates over financial management and infrastructure needs.

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Stakeholders debate density bonuses, overlays and water constraints for workforce housing Stakeholders favored keeping base densities low and using an overlay or density bonus tied to deed restrictions (50% threshold) to unlock higher densities for workforce housing, but participants warned that state water rules and water‑court processes limit where small‑lot development on wells is feasible.

San Miguel County stakeholders are grappling with the challenge of balancing low-density development while ensuring workforce housing thrives amidst water constraints.

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Douglas County water commissioners press consultants on demand assumptions, ‘paper’ water and supply risk During a workshop on Feb. 23, commissioners questioned Forsgren Associates’ draft water-plan chapters about assumptions on per-capita demand (0.19 unit and county-average 1.67 GPCD), inclusion of 8,900 domestic wells (0.75 acre-feet per unit), and whether supply charts reflect paper water rights rather than economically producible supplies.

Douglas County water commissioners are demanding clarity on the draft water plan, questioning whether the numbers reflect real supply or just 'paper' water rights.

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Harlingen residents urge moratorium on AI data centers, citing water, power and transparency concerns Multiple Harlingen residents told the City Commission they oppose potential AI data centers and asked elected officials to consider a moratorium, citing local water and grid limits, noise and nondisclosure agreements used by developers.

Harlingen residents are sounding the alarm over proposed AI data centers, warning that they could drain precious water resources and strain the local electric grid.

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Madera County approves two Prop. 68 groundwater recharge agreements with landowners The Board approved agreements with the Haines Family Trust and Volte Family Farms to carry out groundwater recharge activities under a Proposition 68 grant; the board previously authorized a construction contract and recorded both votes as 4-0.

Madera County is taking a giant leap towards sustainable water management by approving key agreements for groundwater recharge under a Proposition 68 grant!

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Committee amends and advances bill tightening water grant rules; requires 25‑year supply demonstration Senate Bill 317 was amended and passed out of committee after changes widening the preliminary engineering definition, clarifying that loan 'prepayment' (not 'forgiveness') applies, and explicitly adding municipal funding in scoring; the bill requires applicants to demonstrate a 25‑year water supply and sets prioritization criteria.

The Kansas committee just advanced a crucial bill requiring a 25-year water supply demonstration for funding, reshaping the future of water management!

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West Melbourne mayor touts growth, grant funding and new water plant in State of the City In a State of the City address, the mayor highlighted population and area growth, millions in grant awards, $119 million in new construction this year and progress on a $52 million reverse-osmosis water plant that city officials say will begin serving residents in 2027.

West Melbourne is booming with nearly $4 million in grants and a $52 million water plant on the horizon—what's next for this growing city?

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Indiantown officials say water capacity must come first as data‑center and annexation proposals move forward Village staff and commissioners told a joint meeting that prospective data centers must be self‑sufficient for utilities; Indiantown is pursuing Floridan wells and a reverse‑osmosis plant (estimated construction cost about $60 million) and advancing voluntary annexations and a large comprehensive‑plan amendment.

Indiantown is on the brink of a $60 million water transformation, but will new data centers push the village's resources to the limit?

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City manager previews $19M water project and warns staffing, access disputes could jeopardize funding City staff previewed a proposed $19 million drinking‑water project that has $9.5 million in initial funding and warned that a delayed County Road 236 wastewater lift‑station due to an access dispute and vacancies in finance and public works could threaten project timelines and compliance with auditors.

A $19 million drinking-water project in High Springs is at risk due to staffing shortages and access disputes, raising concerns about funding and timelines!

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Cherokee Nation council hears updates on water, roads and transit partnerships Transportation staff told the council two water storage tanks are nearing completion, multiple water and sewer projects are planned, sidewalk and overlay road projects are out to bid, and a long-standing transit partner described expanded services and subsidized rides for Cherokee Nation citizens.

Exciting developments are underway in the Cherokee Nation as water storage tanks near completion and transit services expand to better serve the community!

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Laredo hires water-quality firm; city shortlisted for $43M lead-service-line project and weighs costly secondary-source options City staff told the advisory committee it has engaged Corallo Engineering to assess plant operations, expects chlorine-dioxide units in March, and reported the city’s $43 million TWDB lead-service-line request has been shortlisted; staff also described groundwater and tertiary-reuse options and warned about cost and affordability trade-offs.

Laredo is making waves in water quality with a $43 million lead service-line project and innovative new sources—transformations are on the horizon!

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Planning board hears proposal to buy and expand West Swanzey water system; engineers outline tank and pipe options Planning board members reported that the water committee discussed options to acquire the West Swanzey Water Company and install a roughly 400,000‑gallon tank on Forest Avenue with pipelines to Route 10/West Street; the committee will continue engineering and public outreach.

West Swanzey is considering a major upgrade to its water system, including a new 400,000-gallon tank and crucial pipeline connections to enhance service for residents.

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Hood County residents press for moratorium on data centers; commissioners split, tighten conditions on Comanche Circle More than 20 residents told the Hood County Commissioners Court on Feb. 10 that proposed multi‑hundred‑acre data‑center campuses and companion gas power plants threaten wells, the Paluxy and Brazos watersheds, county air quality and property values. The court debated a proposed moratorium, failed to adopt a broad moratorium order, and later approved stricter conditions for the Comanche Circle concept plan.

Hood County residents are raising alarms over the environmental impact of proposed data centers and gas power plants, fearing threats to their water supply and air quality.

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Council approves access agreement for groundwater monitoring well with West Turlock Subbasin GSA (5-0) Hughson council adopted Resolution 2026-04 authorizing a 20-year access agreement with the West Turlock Subbasin GSA to install and monitor a groundwater monitoring well at 6760 Joan Bend Court; Turlock Irrigation District staff said the well is for monitoring only and will not produce water.

Hughson City Council just greenlit a 20-year groundwater monitoring project that promises to boost local sustainability efforts—without producing a drop of water!

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Council approves water, sewer connection request for North South Park Area 1, citing capacity for up to 600 units After a presentation from the town engineer and an applicant statement, the council approved a will-serve connection agreement for JHHR Development 2 and the Gill family subject to staff conditions; staff said the town has capacity and that capacity fees will be collected at permitting.

The Jackson council just greenlit a major connection request that could pave the way for 600 new homes—find out how this project will shape the future of North South Park!

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Heath Council approves notice of intent on $40.5M Water Bridge Plan financing Council approved a plan of finance and a resolution to publish a notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation to fund the Water Bridge Plan, a $40.5 million package that includes an elevated storage tank, ground storage tanks, reimbursements for well No. 1 and wells 2–4. Staff and advisors will finalize call features and pricing ahead of a targeted March sale.

Heath City Council has greenlit a $40.5 million Water Bridge Plan to enhance local water infrastructure, including a new elevated storage tank at the golf club!

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Private proposal to desalinate deep saline aquifer draws mixed reaction; seeks $2.5M to study feasibility Presenters proposed a public-private plan to tap a deep, saline aquifer near the Great Salt Lake, desalinate brine to produce freshwater and minerals, and inject water back into aquifers or the lake; they asked for $2.5 million in seed funding for studies and risk assessment. Lawmakers expressed interest and caution about risks and timeline.

A groundbreaking proposal to desalinate deep saline aquifers near the Great Salt Lake could provide vital freshwater and minerals, but lawmakers are weighing the risks before greenlighting $2.5 million in funding.

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