Summary
Hidalgo County is pushing for a unified drought plan to keep our water supply steady as things get drier. Expect more consistent, city-wide rules on how and when you can use water at home.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
You might see higher water bills if conservation tiers are adjusted or if the city invests in new infrastructure to manage the supply.
Everyone in the county wins because we’re less likely to face a total water shortage during extreme heat.
Residents who rely on heavy water usage for landscaping or pools will likely face stricter limits and potential fines.
Mentions & discussions (5)
MHWSC issues boil water notice for customers in San Juan, Alamo area
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Military Highway Water Supply Corporation public water system issued a boil water notice for customers in the San Juan and Alamo area on Tuesday. The notice comes after a 12" water line break in the San Juan are...
Mercedes temporarily shuts off water for part of city
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Mercedes said some residents may experience low to no water pressure for a few hours Friday night due to a scheduled shut-off. The city said the shut-off started at 7 p.m. and will last four hours. Resid...
Editorial: Could underground dams enable Valley to once again use groundwater as a source?
The Rio Grande Valley currently gets most of its irrigation and drinking water from the Rio Grande. But with water levels critically — and chronically — low, local residents express concerns that the river can’t meet the future needs of a region that...
Falcon sees steady decline with high evaporation
The Falcon Reservoir is 23.2% full as of Friday after experiencing a steady decline the last 30 days. The post Falcon sees steady decline with high evaporation appeared first on MyRGV.com.
Hidalgo County trying to unify drought conservation plan among South Texas border cities
Hidalgo County trying to unify drought conservation plan among South Texas border cities BorderReport
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