Important News About Drought in Texas

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Summer is here and drought is already occurring across much of our state. We experienced temperatures well above average across most of Texas in May—with some areas even breaking previously recorded highs. As of July 3, about 82 percent of Texas was in some level of drought conditions. Learn how to stay up-to-date on the latest drought conditions as well as what you can do to prepare for a drought.

Important Drought Info

Inefficient landscape irrigation wastes billions of gallons of water every year. This can be due to overwatering, underwatering, watering at the wrong time of day, leaks in irrigation systems, or sprinklers that spray sidewalks, streets, or driveways.

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Have you ever wondered about the quality and safety of your drinking water? To help Texans stay informed, the TCEQ requires all public water systems to produce an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)—an easy-to-read document that lays out a wide variety of information relevant to drinking water quality. The 2017 reports are available as of July 1, 2018, so take a moment to find and read your CCR.

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