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January 23, 2008
Texas County Seeking Drinking Water Sources for Future Growth
Montgomery County, TX has put water suppliers on notice that they must submit alternative drinking water sources for the future.
The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District has notified water suppliers that they must reduce their use of the county aquifer system by 30 percent by 2015, with a concern for anticipated growth in their areas through 2045 and preliminary plans for an alternative water source.
"Everyone needs to be planning ahead," said Brian Sledge, an attorney for the water district.
The San Jacinto River Authority plans to get their water in the future from Lake Conroe. Other potential water providers could include the city of Houston, the North Houston Regional Water Authority, the Trinity River Water Authority and the Brazos River Water Authority.
Problems with a deadline though have been expressed.
"If I had 30 hours in a day, I wouldn't have enough time to do what you are asking," said Mitchell Martin Jr. of the Consumer Water and Patton Village Water Authority. "We want to be as proactive as possible in identifying those water sources that will be available, but don't throw us in to sink or swim."
"There is nothing in the document that supports conservation," said Jackie Chance of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District.
Still, I think you have say this County is smart to address potential water shortages now than in the future when it is too late , as reported by the Houston Chronicle.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at January 23, 2008 02:12 PM
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