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TCEQ Warns Possible Water Rights Curtailment

July 24, 2012 By TXsharon

It’s us or the frackers!

TCEQ warns of possible curtailment of water rights
Actions may need to be taken because of drought

July 24, 2012

Contact:  Andrea Morrow

Phone: 512-239-5011   Pager: 512-896-3727

Despite recent rains, drought conditions remain widespread across the state. As a result, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality informed water rights holders today that the agency may need to administer water rights on a priority basis, if drought conditions persist.

The TCEQ is responsible for protecting water rights and ensuring that water is only diverted according to permitted levels. Diversions are managed more closely in times of drought, to avoid shortages, based on the priority date of each water right—earliest first.  If restrictions become necessary, junior water rights, or those rights issued most recently, are suspended or adjusted before the senior water rights in the area.

Texas water law provides that riparian landowners, those that own land adjacent to a river or stream, have a right, superior to appropriated water rights, to take water from the river or stream for domestic and livestock purposes.

The executive director and his staff will closely monitor drought conditions throughout the state and take actions when necessary to control diversions.

Agency staff members also consult public water systems regarding implementation of their drought contingency plans. These plans manage water usage, reduce peak demand and extend water supplies.

Water is a precious resource, and the TCEQ encourages all Texans to conserve, especially in times of drought.

For more information, see the TCEQ’s Drought Information page [http://www.tceq.texas.gov/response/drought].

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  1. DEB says

    July 24, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Water is a precious resource, and the TCEQ encourages all Texans to conserve, especially in times of drought.

    Are they just now getting it? Water is precious and should be conserved and never given to frackers!!!

  2. Oilfield Research says

    July 25, 2012 at 4:24 am

    It is necessary because large sections of the state are experiencing extreme drought.

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