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THIS IS TEXAS WATER.

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THE STATEWIDE CHALLENGE

Our water has been there every time we’ve needed it. But now it needs us.

Aging infrastructure and rising demand are impacting the water Texans rely on every day.

Graph of projected water supply and demand trends from 2020 to 2080 showing crossing point around 2050

THE LOCAL STARTING POINT

Find out where your water comes from and how much your community will need in the future.

YOUR WATER SOURCES

Here’s where County gets its water:

25.9%

Surface Water

Primary water source

Your water comes from surface water, which is any fresh water source found on the Earth’s surface. It includes rivers and lakes. These sources are replenished by precipitation and heavily impacted by drought.

Groundwater

Primary water source

Your water comes from groundwater, which is water stored in aquifers underground. These sources are replenished by precipitation and heavily impacted by drought.

13%

Reuse

Primary water source

Your water comes from reused water, which is treated wastewater that is recycled and used again for purposes like irrigation, industrial processes, and drinking water.

YOUR SUPPLY VS. DEMAND