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Friendswood is burning through its groundwater reserves to keep up with the summer heat and fix leaky pipes. This could mean tighter water rules or higher utility bills for all of us soon.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
None directly, but potential long-term costs associated with land subsidence.
The entire community by preventing land sinking and increased flood risk.
Homeowners will likely foot the bill for the city's infrastructure neglect through higher taxes or utility fees.
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The city is opposing state legislation that would weaken the Harris Galveston Subsidence District's ability to regulate groundwater pumping.
Friendswood city officials say heat, water leaks partially to blame for the need to use groundwater to keep up with demand ABC13 Houston