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  1. A city in Central Texas is facing budget gaps and resource strain, compounded by regional water issues.
  2. A city manager in Texas is managing ongoing water supply issues.

Texarkana seeks approval to sell water into Texas from Millwood Lake

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 14
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What happened

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The Texarkana Board of Directors approved an ordinance authorizing the Southwest Arkansas Water District to apply for an out-of-state water transfer from Millwood Lake into Texas. The application must be reviewed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and subsequently approved by the Arkansas General Assembly. The proposal seeks permission to sell up to 110 million gallons of water per day.

From ktbs.com

Why it matters

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Supporters of the proposal state that the potential water transfer could provide a significant new source of revenue for Texarkana. The move initiates a regulatory process concerning water resources in Arkansas, and the transfer could create a new supply and market opportunity for Texas.

A city manager in Texas is currently managing ongoing water supply issues, and a city in Central Texas is facing budget gaps and resource strain due to regional water issues.

From ktbs.com

Who's involved

  • TexarkanaTexarkana, which is seeking permission to sell water from Millwood Lake.
  • ArkansasArkansas, the state where the water originates and where regulatory approval is required.
  • TexasTexas, the state that would receive the potential water supply.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • TexasSpeculative

    Texas might gain a new supply and market opportunity for water.

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