ICYMI: Extreme Heat Is Pushing North Texas Water Supplies to Their Limit
Increased demand for water can also lead to damaged pipes and even more pressure on supply.Residents of the North Texas city of Gunter received a startling alert last Wednesday night. There was a good chance, city officials told them, that Gunter would run out of water.
The three wells supply enough water to accommodate about 2,000 homes. There are about 800 homes in the city. So, in theory there’s plenty, but problems start when wells go offline. The extreme heat and increased demand pushed two of the wells to their limit. Contractors are working at the two inoperative water wells to get them up and running again. Repairs to one could be completed by the middle of next week. The completion date for the other well is still unknown. In the meantime, residents have been asked to stop all outdoor water use and use water indoors only for hydration and hygiene purposes.
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