By Todd Danielson, VP of Engineering, Texas Water Utilities, SouthWest Water Company Summertime calls for frequent and substantial uses of water to keep ourselves, our food and our lawns healthy. According to the Texas Water Development Board, the largest use of water is for irrigation, making up 59% of the […]
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there is a 60% chance of an “above-normal” hurricane season in the Atlantic this year. Hurricanes that start near the Caribbean and Mexico can inevitably make their way to the Gulf of Mexico, hitting the Texas coast. When living near the Gulf […]
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Earth Day is a time for us to bring about awareness of our planet’s most precious resources—including water. This Thursday, April 22, we want to remind you of ways we can help each other protect our water sources. Without good, clean water, we could not survive and not a single […]
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Katie Zheng, planning manager for SouthWest Water Company, Texas Utilities. In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, in an effort to achieve equal access to science for women and girls. Overall, women are underrepresented in STEM-related fields, […]
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