Thread: 20 Texas towns could run out of water in 90 days

Nearly 20 Texas towns could run out of water in 90 days

By Carrie Taylor | May 20, 2014 | Updated: May 21, 2014 11:16am

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  As the drought continues to ravage Texas, these cities are in the most danger of running out of drinkable water in 45-90 days.
  
  The slides reference a city's Priority and TCEQ Stage.
  Priority E denotes a an "emergency" state where the city could run out of water in 45 days or less, and
  Priority P denotes a "priority" state where the city could run out of water in 90 days or less.
  
  TCEQ stage 3 is severe restrictions and stage 2 is moderate restrictions.
  

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As Texas continues to run out of water, small towns throughout the state could run out of drinkable water in as little as 90 days.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Qualitymonitors cities and other water-distributing entities and gives weekly reports on water shortages and which residents are under mandatory water restrictions.
For the week of May 14, there are 11 public water systems that could run out of water in 45 days, with a total of 32 that could run out in 90.
See above for the cities under watch and how many days they have left.

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-te...in-5492619.php

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