Texas has more than 7,000 water systems. A fraction of them self-reported that they lost 30 billion gallons of water due to broken pipes and leaks in 2021.
. And lawmakers are poised to pass a bill that could inject billions of dollars into new water supply projects and repairs to water infrastructure.
Much of the state’s water infrastructure is old and deteriorating, and public water systems are struggling to find the funds to keep up with needed repairs and increased demand from communities with growing populations.The ages of Texas’ pipes vary both across and within water systems. The oldest pipes date back to as early as theThere is no centralized database that keeps track of the age of Texas’ water systems.
which puts pressure and stress on the pipes underground. And more intense heat accelerates water evaporation from Texas’ reservoirs. An example of this was last summer when the state experienced Small breaks, leaks and cracks in older pipes can allow foreign materials to contaminate the water supply. Some materials, such as cast iron, can also rust or corrode into the water, causing taste and odor issues. This is also how lead can be found in Texas’ water supply.
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