Tag: water infrastructure
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Fire and water: how wildfires impact water quality, quantity and infrastructure
Article originally written by Cierra George Wildfires are a natural phenomenon that can have regenerative properties for ecosystems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these fires have become more severe and harmful to vegetation, wildlife and water due to climate change. Texas wildfire trends Climate change has increased drought prevalence across the state, according to…
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TWRI’s winter 2022 txH2O has been published
The Texas Water Resources Institute recently published the winter 2022 issue of txH2O magazine, focusing on the future of water. The new issue examines the outlook of water infrastructure, workforce needs, alternative water sources and more on a changing planet: txH2O magazine features stories on current water resources research and outreach programs in Texas and priority…
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The physics of a water main break
Article originally written by Ava English A busted water main can cause thousands to millions of gallons of water to come gushing out of the ground. It can also put a city’s water supply at risk. A water main refers to the central pipe within a city’s interconnected water system that gets water from the…
