Regional Facts
| Major Cities | Laredo, Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen |
| Counties | Maverick, Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron |
| Population: 2000 | 1,264,582 |
| Population: 2050 | 3,046,680 |
| Total Water Use: 2000 | 1,803,291 Acre-Feet |
| Total Water Use: 2050 | 1,737,924 Acre-Feet |
| Primary Rivers | Rio Grande |
| Major Aquifers | Gulf Coast, Carrizo-Wilcox |
| Annual Precipitation | 20-28 Inches |
Issues and Stats
- the price of raw water has soared 400% in the past few years
- yearly water losses from unlined or cracked irrigation canals total nearly 81.5 billion gallons
- Rio Grande Valley cities will need $3.1 billion to implement necessary water management strategies over the next 50 years
- by restricting flows into the Rio Grande, Mexico has caused $80 million in losses to south Texas agriculture
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Help Conserve Water
Here's how YOU can help:
- install low-flow plumbing fixtures
- take quicker showers
- don't leave water running while washing your car, shaving, or brushing your teeth
- run full loads, not partial ones, in your dishwasher or washing machine
- landscape with drought-resistant plants
- get involved with the Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group
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