Peer-reviewed publications by Texas Water Resources Institute scientists
Perceptions of Drinking Water and Safety: A Public Survey of U.S. Residents: This study, coauthored by Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) researchers, found that most respondents used municipal drinking water and trusted their source. They also found that water utilities were the most trusted, followed by local and state governments. Overall, they identified a need for educational programs and transparent communication about drinking water safety.
Using Machine Learning to Predict Maintenance Intentions of Septic System Owners: This study by TWRI researchers identifies factors that predict homeowners’ intention to have their septic systems inspected and pumped within the next three years. They found that the most important predictors of positive intentions were the length of time since the last inspection, inspection frequency, service contract enrollment, cost of annual maintenance, and the statement “I think maintaining my septic system is helpful for the environment.”
Peer-reviewed publications by Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas A&M University System scientists
A Review of Regenerative Agriculture in Cotton Production Systems Across the Semi-Arid Texas High Plains: In this article, Texas A&M University researchers review the need for and role of regenerative agriculture in the future of cotton production in the Texas High Plains. They say these practices are becoming more important as global climate change and groundwater withdrawal threaten the region.
Future hydro-climate extremes in the Cypress Creek watershed in Texas under different CMIP6 scenarios: This study, from Prairie View A&M University researchers, investigated future hydro-climate extremes, and future meteorological and hydrological status in the Cypress Creek watershed. They found that the watershed is likely to experience an increase in average temperatures, a decline in precipitation, a decline of flood severity, and considerable hydroclimatic variability.
Constraints on the availability of high magnitude flows for managed aquifer recharge: Coauthored by a Texas A&M researcher, this study quantified the spatial and temporal variability of high magnitude flows to inform managed aquifer recharge. Researchers considered water rights, environmental flows, and coastal inflow requirements. They found that high magnitude flows made up an average of 31% of total flows. They found that 52% of these flows, or 12% of total flows, were not reserved for water rights holders.
Genetic gains and genotype-by-environment interaction in turf bermudagrass drought resistance improvement in the southern United States: This study, coauthored by a Texas A&M AgriLife researcher, evaluates advanced bermudagrass lines. One finding from this study is that experimental lines OSU2073, OSU2081, OSU2082, TifB20201, and TifB20205 had improved drought response relative to TifTuf. Overall, this study shows improvement of drought resistance in turf and identifies new lines of turf for conserving irrigation water.
