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 Water Resource Management
Across the state, drought is an all too common and frequent experience in Texas. Increased population growth, from 21 million residents in 2000 to over 35 million in 2040, will also put a strain on our water resources. Preservation Texas offers a number of services to help you capture, store, and monitor the water available to you on your land.
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• Rainwater Harvesting systems are about the same cost as drilling a well |
• Pond design and construction to keep your water on your property |
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• A one inch rain generates about 600 gallons for every 1000 sq. ft. |
• Center for Disease Control recommends testing your well annually |
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• Rainwater Harvesting systems are scalable |
• Complete monitoring systems are available | |
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Water Quality Testing
If you
are not connected to a public water supply, The US EPA and the Center for Disease Control
recommend highly that you test your well, cistern or other drinking water source
periodically – at least once a year. You
should also have your well tested if there is:
- A
known problem with wells in your area
- You have experienced problems near your well (flooding, pumping from a new subdivision
next door, other disturbances)
- You
replace or repair any parts of your well system
- You
notice a change in water quality (color, taste, odor)
Preservation
Texas will collect a sample and submit
it to a TCEQ certified lab. Results
typically take 7 – 10 days, but can be rushed.
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