Gulf Coast Water Authority is a water utility providing water to communities, agriculture and industry in Galveston, Brazoria and Fort Bend counties.
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11 Aug 2020
Drought across Texas impacts the Brazos River Basin, the sole source of water for our service area - Galveston, Fort Bend and Brazoria counties. #MakeEveryDropCount
10 Aug 2020
Drought is beginning to intensify in Central & West Texas. Three weeks ago, extreme drought was limited to several pockets in the Panhandle. Since then, extreme drought has contracted in the Panhandle but expanded into parts of Central & West TX. Bit.ly/WaterWeekly #txwater
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11 Aug 2020
Heat-related illness can sneak up on us as temperatures climb. Know the symptoms and how to treat it. osha.gov/SLTC/heatstress/
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1 Jul 2020
We've launched our new website with lots of great information. gulfcoastwaterauthoritytx.go…
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23 Jun 2020
💦 Tip Tuesday: One method of saving water is by changing our habits. Sometimes doing what's best for everyone takes a little retraining of ourselves.
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23 Jun 2020
Leaking toilets can be sneaky water thieves. Check toilets for silent leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank and waiting 10 minutes. If colored water appears in the bowl, you may have a leak.
23 Jun 2020
As water use rises with summer temperatures, Gulf Coast Water Authority encourages everyone to Make Every Drop Count. #waterconservation
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15 Jun 2020
We draw from the Brazos River Basin to provide water to industries, communities and rice farmers in Brazoria, Fort Bend and Fort Bend counties.
12 Jun 2020
Do you know what the Brazos basin draw is?
The Brazos basin draw lies approximately 50 miles west of the Texas-New Mexico border beginning a watershed that stretches 1,050 miles and comprises 44,620 square miles, 42,000 of which are in Texas.
15 Jun 2020
Working or playing outside? Be sure to drink plenty of water, rest in the shade and be aware of heat-related illness.
2 Jun 2020
June 8 is World Oceans Day. It's estimated that more than 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans each year. Learn about what that means and how to reduce plastic pollution. #celebrateworldoceansday oceanservice.noaa.gov/hazard…
2 Jun 2020
Pools need coverups too.
2 Jun 2020
💦 Tip Tuesday, Tip #118: Use a pool cover to help keep your pool clean, reduce chemical use and prevent water loss through evaporation. (This pool looks like it needs a cover!)
1 Jun 2020
Q: Hurricane season has begun. How much water do you need to have on hand if a storm threatens our area?
A: At least 1 gallon per person per day for at least 3 days.
ready.gov/water
1 Jun 2020
A great hurricane preparedness resource
1 Jun 2020
2020 HURRICANE & SEVERE WEATHER GUIDE: now is the time to prepare for a hurricane. Tips, lists and resources at storm.cityoflamarque.org
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27 Apr 2020
Keeping litter out of our oceans also protects our global water supply.
It's quiz time! What is the most effective way to prevent marine and aquatic debris?
23 Apr 2020
Turn off the tap while washing hands for 20 seconds to stay safe and save water. #waterconservation
21 Apr 2020
Save water while staying home! If your family is staying inside, you might use a lot more water than usual. But your water and sewer bill doesn’t have to rise too high when you’re at home...try these tips to save while you stay in! #txwater #waterconservation
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23 Apr 2020
Planning to wash your car or boat this weekend? Use a nozzle to avoid wasting water. #makeeverydropcount
15 Apr 2020
We're proud to promote water conservation as an @EPAwatersense member. This year, WaterSense is celebrating 3.4 trillion gallons of water saved since 2006 thanks to water-savers like you! #waterconservation
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8 Apr 2020
With rain in the forecast, conserve water by turning off automatic sprinklers & skip watering the garden this week. #conservewater
Rain returns...precip Wed and Thu will prime the soils. Locally heavy rainfall is possible and will need to be monitored. Then, Sat, rain focused over SE TX could produce runoff and new river flooding. Be flood prepared. #txwx #txflood
6 Apr 2020
Want a beautiful addition to your garden? Succulents are beautiful AND need less water. #waterconservation
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3 Apr 2020
With rain in our weekend forecast, conserve water by turning off automatic sprinklers. Skip watering your garden and put your feet up - or walk the dog. 😀
3 Apr 2020
Take the guesswork out of watering with this online calculator based on your lawn and current weather conditions. Brought to you by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
texaset.tamu.edu/?_ga=2.7044…