NEWS
State water board conducts aquifer hearing in Bowie
Larry French, head of the groundwater division of the Texas Water Development Board, conducted Wednesday hearing in Bowie. (Photo by Barbara Green)
By BARBARA GREEN
Staff from the Texas Water Development Board met in Bowie Wednesday for a public hearing on designating a new minor aquifer called the Cross Timbers that covers a large part of Montague County.
The request for this designation came from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, whose general manager, Doug Shaw was present at the meeting along with six citizens. Mike McGuire, general manager of the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District, also attended.
Larry French, director of the groundwater division of the TWDB, conducted the hearing presenting data on the aquifers and their importance to the region.
Those attending were invited to fill out public comment cards and their input would be taken back to the board for review.
The Upper Trinity board asked that the four Paleozoic Aquifers: Wichita, Cisco-Bowie, Canyon and Strawn, be designated collectively as one minor aquifer.
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A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for the 800 block of Lively Street. Affected residents should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. If you are impacted by this notice and need bottled water, please call the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator at (940) 977-4941
The heat advisory that has been in place all week continues until 8 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service reports strong high pressure overhead will bring triple digit high temperatures along with heat index readings approaching 110 degrees for much of next week. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses when outdoors, schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned areas, and stay hydrated.
Make sure to check on your older neighbors to make sure they are staying cool and hydrates, and make sure pets have shade and water.
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