Water /tags/water Water en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:56:00 GMT Data center 'megasite' is coming to Lockhart as similar facilities strain Texas' water, energy supply /energy-environment/2025-05-16/data-center-megasite-is-coming-to-lockhart-as-similar-facilities-strain-texas-water-energy-supply Data centers, which operate 24/7 and provide computing power for cloud operations and AI, require cooling units, fans and tons of water to operate. Fri, 16 May 2025 09:56:00 GMT /energy-environment/2025-05-16/data-center-megasite-is-coming-to-lockhart-as-similar-facilities-strain-texas-water-energy-supply Lina Fisher Gov. Abbott lays out his agenda for Texas with emphasis on vouchers, water and property taxes /politics/2025-02-02/gov-abbott-lays-out-his-agenda-for-texas-with-emphasis-on-vouchers-water-and-property-taxes The governor touted Texas� strong economy in his State of the State address Sunday, where he also laid out priorities he wants lawmakers to focus on in the months ahead. These include creating a school voucher-like program and lowering property taxes. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT /politics/2025-02-02/gov-abbott-lays-out-his-agenda-for-texas-with-emphasis-on-vouchers-water-and-property-taxes Rachel Osier Lindley, Nina Banks Jacob's Well usually flows this time of year, but it's as dry as the 'dead of summer' /energy-environment/2025-01-30/jacobs-well-wimberley-tx-hill-country-swimming-hole-flow The popular spot in Wimberley will likely be closed for swimming for the fourth year in a row. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2025-01-30/jacobs-well-wimberley-tx-hill-country-swimming-hole-flow Maya Fawaz San Marcos is on track to run out of water by 2047 if it doesn't take action /energy-environment/2025-01-24/san-marcos-is-on-track-to-run-out-of-water-by-2047-if-it-doesnt-take-action As San Marcos grows, so does its water use. The city is looking to bring in more water and emphasize conservation to keep up with demand. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:44:40 GMT /energy-environment/2025-01-24/san-marcos-is-on-track-to-run-out-of-water-by-2047-if-it-doesnt-take-action Maya Fawaz Texas' economy stands to lose billions of dollars without investments into its water infrastructure /energy-environment/2025-01-23/texas-legislature-economy-water-infrastructure Nonprofit, public policy organizations including Texas 2036 and the Texas Water Association have made water infrastructure one of their priorities this legislative session. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:07:00 GMT /energy-environment/2025-01-23/texas-legislature-economy-water-infrastructure Kailey Hunt Austin has little to no 'forever chemicals' in its drinking water. What did the city do right? /energy-environment/2024-12-06/austin-tx-forever-chemicals-pfas-drinking-water-report PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been linked to several cancers and other health problems. Out of 29 compounds tested, Austin Water found only faint traces of six. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:26:54 GMT /energy-environment/2024-12-06/austin-tx-forever-chemicals-pfas-drinking-water-report Katy McAfee How dirty are Texas beaches? Researchers are using AI to better track bacteria levels. /energy-environment/2024-07-01/texas-beach-bacteria-levels-meadows-center-texas-state-university In 2022, Environment Texas reported 55 Texas beaches were unsafe to swim in. Now, The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment is stepping in with the help of AI to detect bacteria in waterways. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-07-01/texas-beach-bacteria-levels-meadows-center-texas-state-university Lucciana Choueiry Just six years from now, Georgetown may not have enough water for everyone /energy-environment/2024-02-23/georgetown-texas-water-supply-williamson-county-drought Water demand in the country's fastest growing city is currently on pace to surpass supply by 2030. Georgetown is seeking out new water sources and has ramped up education and conservation efforts. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-02-23/georgetown-texas-water-supply-williamson-county-drought Kailey Hunt Jacob’s Well rushes with water again, fueling excitement. But it might only be temporary. /energy-environment/2024-01-25/jacobs-well-rushes-with-water-again-fueling-excitement-but-it-might-only-be-temporary The popular swimming hole stopped flowing over the summer for the sixth time in its recorded history, signaling poor health of the local aquifer. Thursday morning it had its highest flow in over a year following recent rainfall. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:08:46 GMT /energy-environment/2024-01-25/jacobs-well-rushes-with-water-again-fueling-excitement-but-it-might-only-be-temporary Maya Fawaz Areas around Austin will help residents safely dispose of unwanted drugs this weekend /health/2023-10-26/areas-around-austin-will-help-residents-safely-dispose-of-unwanted-drugs-this-weekend Cities and counties are trying to prevent drugs from ending up in local waterways, where the chemicals can affect the drinking water supply and aquatic life. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:01:22 GMT /health/2023-10-26/areas-around-austin-will-help-residents-safely-dispose-of-unwanted-drugs-this-weekend Maya Fawaz