From KVUE, January 13, 2009...
Monday night a severed electrical line which powers the pumps at the West Travis County Regional Water System was repaired, but continued conservation is encouraged.
“We would like to thank our customers for their quick response and cooperation,” said Janet Stephenson, West Travis County Regional Manager.
Despite the restoration of power, LCRA asks customers in western Travis County and northern Hays County to curtail use of irrigation systems until permanent repairs are made. That process could take several days.
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Showing posts with label Water Shortage. Show all posts
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Friday, August 1, 2008
Crackdown ahead for those who waste water
From KXAN, July 31, 2008...
A new ordinance that went into effect in May has city leaders hoping Austinites will start making serious efforts to conserve water.
Local groups such as the Save Our Springs Alliance have called the city's water conservation efforts too modest. Council Member Lee Leffingwell, however, said new measures would save over 32 million gallons every day during peak water use.
A news conference on Wednesday was intended to highlight one aspect of the program, which is to report those who are violating new water use restrictions.
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A new ordinance that went into effect in May has city leaders hoping Austinites will start making serious efforts to conserve water.
Local groups such as the Save Our Springs Alliance have called the city's water conservation efforts too modest. Council Member Lee Leffingwell, however, said new measures would save over 32 million gallons every day during peak water use.
A news conference on Wednesday was intended to highlight one aspect of the program, which is to report those who are violating new water use restrictions.
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
Hill Country Militia
From Austin Chronicle, June 27, 2008...
At what point does dissatisfaction become dissent, and dissent a full-fledged movement?
In the hills outside San Antonio, we may be about to find out.
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At what point does dissatisfaction become dissent, and dissent a full-fledged movement?
In the hills outside San Antonio, we may be about to find out.
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Monday, June 9, 2008
Organic farm's wells going dry as water competition stiffens
From statesman.com, May 24, 2008...
Since the wells on their eastern Travis County farm went dry this month, Katie and David Pitre have struggled to water and wash the vegetables they sell at farmers markets. Their three children have showered at the YMCA, and their dishes have had to be cleaned with pond water.
Relying on a nearby creek for irrigation and the generosity of neighbors for water to wash dirt off their vegetables, the Pitres say they will still show up to farmers markets today and make their weekly home deliveries to their 170 customers.
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Since the wells on their eastern Travis County farm went dry this month, Katie and David Pitre have struggled to water and wash the vegetables they sell at farmers markets. Their three children have showered at the YMCA, and their dishes have had to be cleaned with pond water.
Relying on a nearby creek for irrigation and the generosity of neighbors for water to wash dirt off their vegetables, the Pitres say they will still show up to farmers markets today and make their weekly home deliveries to their 170 customers.
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