Texas Growth Drains Water Supply
26 November 2000 - 11:00am
There is not enough water to support Texas' growth. Predictions are so severe El Paso in considering bannng lawns.
"As Texas completes an intense statewide exercise in water planning, the basic picture is clear: There is not enough water to support expected growth, and some regions already are in serious trouble." Sixteen regional committees have proposed nearly $18 billion in public works projects to bring more water to Texas. This feature-length story cover the major issues each of Texas' regions faces.
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Growth drains water supply
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The Houston Chronicle, November 25, 2000
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