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Austin is struggling with drought. But members of a key advisory board say the city's water utility could do more to conserve.
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The announcement of water conservation rules amid the worst Austin drought in over a century appeared to have no impact on water use, according to data.
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Austin Energy and Austin Water officials said equipment, pipes and utility plants have been weatherized to better handle winter. Communication strategies have also been improved so staff can better talk with each other and update the public.
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The typical resident will pay $172 more this year. The increases are coming on the heels of inflation hikes on most goods, including groceries and gas.
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The waterline break released chlorinated water into the creek. The city initially reported 30 fish were found dead, but later increased that count to 300. The cause of the break is unknown, but it has been repaired.
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An estimated one-third of the city’s tree canopy was damaged to varying extents during last month's ice storm.
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Austin Water has called for three citywide boil-water notices in the last five years. Officials say customers shouldn't expect that after this week's freeze.
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During what's called "prescribed burns," the city will set fire to a portion of land to improve the quality of groundwater. These controlled fires also prevent future wildfires.
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Austin Water and Austin Energy have hundreds of kits that residents can pick up at customer service centers in North, East and South Austin.
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Shay Ralls Roalson will take over the position after longtime director Greg Meszaros resigned in February, days after an error at a treatment facility forced Austin residents to boil their water for several days.