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.
Broken Pipes
Texas’ water infrastructure is in dire condition. The state is losing billions of gallons of water a year to broken pipes and leaks. And so far in 2023, the state has had about eight boil-water notices a day. The problem is more acute in the Lone Star State’s smaller and rural towns, which lack the sort of tax base needed to keep up with costly repairs. The Texas Legislature, during its 88th regular session, has a unique chance to inject billions of dollars into the state’s patchwork of local water systems. But water advocates worry it won’t be enough — just a drop in the bucket.
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Broken Pipes
Texas’ water infrastructure is broken, jeopardizing quality and supply for a growing state
On a daily basis, water managers in cities across the state move from crisis to crisis hoping to keep the water flowing to residents.