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Frustrated neighbors with brown water don’t see changes well company says it made
Read full article: Frustrated neighbors with brown water don’t see changes well company says it madeResidents near Floresville say their water woes persist despite a company's efforts to improve conditions at private wells.
Northwest Side sewer spill prompts SAWS, TCEQ notices
Read full article: Northwest Side sewer spill prompts SAWS, TCEQ noticesA damaged sewer main prompted the spill, which dumped an estimated 50,000 gallons of domestic wastewater, potentially affecting the nearby Zarzamora Creek, according to a notice from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
TCEQ grants Guajolote Ranch opponents a contested case hearing
Read full article: TCEQ grants Guajolote Ranch opponents a contested case hearingSan Antonio Metropolitan Health District, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and northwest Bexar County landowner Ann Toepperwein persuaded the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to grant a contested case hearing on the proposed Guajolote Ranch development.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality sets hearing for Guajolote Ranch development proposal
Read full article: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality sets hearing for Guajolote Ranch development proposalThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is set to hear the request for a waste water treatment plant permit that's been causing concerns among property owners near Grey Forest and environmental groups.
80+ parties join to stop TCEQ from allowing wastewater to be dumped into Helotes Creek
Read full article: 80+ parties join to stop TCEQ from allowing wastewater to be dumped into Helotes CreekThe City of San Antonio, San Antonio Water System and more than 80 parties are joining the effort to stop the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from allowing wastewater to be dumped into a local creek.
Residents near Trinity Aquifer warn of pollution, ecological impact amid proposed wastewater plant
Read full article: Residents near Trinity Aquifer warn of pollution, ecological impact amid proposed wastewater plantResidents and organizations in the Grey Forest area are expressing concerns over the potential pollution risks associated with approving a wastewater permit by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
How to monitor air quality and breathe easier
Read full article: How to monitor air quality and breathe easierSmoke, Saharan dust, traffic and more can dirty the air we breathe. Apps and websites can alert you to poor air quality days so you can take precautions, especially if your respiratory system is sensitive.
Spring Branch residents concerned about wastewater amid new development proposal
Read full article: Spring Branch residents concerned about wastewater amid new development proposalDozens of Spring Branch residents attended a meeting hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) after bringing up concerns about the release of treated wastewater into a creek that feeds into Canyon Lake and the possible development of more than 700 homes.
E. coli discovered in Fair Oaks Ranch raw water well
Read full article: E. coli discovered in Fair Oaks Ranch raw water wellThe K3 raw water well had a sample test positive for E. Coli in Fair Oaks Ranch, city officials confirmed on Friday. Raw water is a mix of groundwater, rainwater and water from wells. The water is tested as a precautionary measure prior to the water entering the distribution system. It must pass all sample tests before going back into service. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has been notified of the situation, city officials said.