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While our natural water supply is limited, we have plenty of water information to go around. We’ll also have plenty of water if we all do our part to save it. Use the following links to learn everything you need to know about using water efficiently.
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
This page features information about drinking water and its availability
throughout Texas.
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/util_water/
Texas Water Development Board
Learn about drought, how it is defined and how it is measured.
This page includes links to national and Texas-based water-related agencies
and organizations.
http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/
DATA/DROUGHT/drought_toc.asp
Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA is the national agency charged with protecting the
nation’s water resources. This page contains a multitude of links
to information about protecting your local water source as well as information
about pollutants and how to prevent contamination.
http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/water.html
On June 12, 2006, the EPA launched its WaterSense program. WaterSense
aims to educate American consumers on making smart water choices that save
money and maintain high environmental standards without compromising performance.
http://www.epa.gov/watersense
American Water Works Association
The 125-year-old AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge,
information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North
America and beyond. It is the largest organization of water professionals
in the world. For a broad range of consumer-targeted information regarding
water quality, standards and conservation, visit this page.
http://www.awwa.org/advocacy/learn/
The Texas chapter for the AWWA is
dedicated to the promotion of public health and welfare and assuring drinking
water of unquestionable quality and sufficient quantity.
http://www.tawwa.org/
American Water Resources Association
Founded in 1964, AWRA is a nonprofit professional association dedicated
to the advancement of men and women in water resources management, research
and education. This page lists Web sites AWRA recommends for visitors to
access regarding a multitude of water-related issues.
http://www.awra.org/connections/recommend.html
Water Environment Federation
The WEF is a technical and educational organization that works
toward preservation and enhancement of the global water environment. The
site encompasses a range of resources including links to national policymaking
agencies.
http://www.wef.org/Home
Texas Water Conservation Association
TWCA acts in an advisory capacity to encourage and inform state
and national policymakers on water use.
http://www.twca.org/about.html
National Water Resources Association
NWRA is concerned with the appropriate management, conservation,
and use of water and land resources on a national scope. NWRA works to balance
the needs of people and the environment.
http://www.nwra.org/index.cfm
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NACWA represents the interests of more than 300 public agencies
and organizations that pursue scientifically based, technically sound and
cost-effective laws and regulations. NACWA maintains a key role in the development
of environmental legislation, and it works closely with federal regulatory
agencies in the implementation of environmental programs.
http://www.nacwa.org/
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
Serving the nursery growers and landscapers of Texas, the TNLA Web
site provides statewide regulatory information regarding water use as
well as links to Texas Super Stars, native plant varieties that are strong
performers in Texas extreme weather conditions.
http://www.txnla.org/
Texas WaterWise Council
The Texas WaterWise Council, composed of representatives of
landscaping-related industries and water management agencies, promotes sound
water conservation practices in Texas through a public-private
partnership that fosters awareness of the value of sound water
management. Go to this page for “facts and figures” about droughts
and wise watering.
www.waterwisetexas.org/
Independent Pool and Spa Service Association Inc.
Get information about caring for your pool and spa.
http://www.ipssa.com/
WaterWise
Consumer-targeted Web site with fun interactive tools the whole family
can use to find easy ways to save water around the house.
www.getwise.org
Texas Smartscape
Learn how to save money on water bills yet maintain a beautiful
yard through Xeriscaping.
http://www.txsmartscape.com/NorthCentralTX/main.asp
Texas Water Foundation
Fun page with kid-oriented activities to teach your kids how
to use water wisely.
http://www.texaswater.org/kids/default.htm
Texas Water Resources Institute
The TWRI fosters the exchange of university research and findings
regarding water. The Institute seeks to link academic expertise with policymaking
at state and national levels.
http://twri.tamu.edu/
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