The Future of Texas Water
Water is our state's most precious and limited resource. With a growing population and an increasing need for water, we must especially vigilant about how we use the water we already have. For years, Texas has experienced regularly recurring droughts, and more are inevitable in the future.
If Texans don't take steps to reduce water use, we could face serious water shortages over next 50 years. If a drought of record occurs in the immediate future, it has been estimated that Texas could lose more than 400,000 jobs and over $70 billion in annual economic activity. And those impacts increase each decade if the state water plan is not implemented.
Water conservation is often the least expensive and most cost-effective way to ensure adequate water supplies. Individual conservation practices can make a big difference in our overall water use.
We need your help to save water, starting today!
* Lower washing machine water level - Use the lowest water level setting on your washing machine whenever possible.
* Water more efficiently - Limit your yard watering to no more than once a week, and prevent water evaporation by watering early in the morning - and never on windy days. Also, adjust sprinklers so they don't water pavement or other unnecessary areas.
Check out these brochures for more tips!