As heavy springtime rains brought relief from the drought that gripped north Texas, the City of Wichita Falls has pulled back from blending a 50-50 mix of treated wastewater with lake water, putting an end to this specific wastewater reuse project.“We’re in great shape,” Wichita Falls Mayor Glenn Barham told the local rotary club. “Even if we don’t get another drop of runoff, thanks to the rains and redirecting water, we have 20 years of water left.”Lakes and reservoirs in the area are now to near full levels. The direct potable reuse program will be replaced by a more permanent
News Briefs: City Drops Wastewater Reuse Project
In this week’s news, Wichita Falls, Texas, citing an abundance of water, ends its toilet-to-tap program. Meanwhile, the state starts doling out billions of dollars for water projects.
Aug 04, 2015
| by Sarah Hirsch and Luke LeNoble |
















