Insufficient water supplies would negatively impact not only existing businesses and industry, but also ongoing economic development efforts in Texas. An unreliable water supply also disrupts activity ...

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall ...

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A legislative report mandated by the 86th Texas Legislature with the passage of House Bill 722 that surveys aquifer suitability for aquifer storage and recovery projects and aquifer recharge projects.

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These estimates are produced using information from the annual Water Use Survey and water use estimates for irrigation, livestock, municipal, manufacturing, mining and steam-electric power categories.

Is the Water Use Survey required and when is it due? Yes, it is required by Texas State Law (Section 16.012(m) of the Texas Water Code and Texas Administrative Code 31 TAC §358.5) to complete the ...

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For centuries, people have relied on rainwater harvesting to supply water for household, landscape, livestock, and agricultural uses. Before the advent of large centralized water supply systems, ...

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The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Groundwater Database (GWDB) represents many years of collection efforts. As of May, 2023, it contains information for over 141,000 sites and includes data on ...