Odessa imposes water restrictions amid drought
Odessa officials urge prudence as water pressure drops and lake levels hit lows. Mayor Larry Melton touts a seven day average of 20.06 to 22.58 million gallons per day since Aug 1, with restrictions on even and odd addresses and restricted automated watering hours. Residents urge stricter enforcement until lakes reach 100 percent.
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City Tightens Water Restrictions, Addresses Pressure Risks
City officials announced updated water restriction times for automated and non automated users to conserve supply. Andrea Goodson cited city wide reports of low water pressure affecting residents on designated days. Officials warned reduced pressure could pose safety hazards if large fires occur.
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Texas faces record drought with multibillion losses
The drought has devastated much of the south including Texas, the second largest U.S. agriculture state. Cotton and cattle lead Texas production while rainfall shortfalls since last fall threaten crops such as cotton, corn, wheat and sorghum. Losses top billions, with 13.1 billion already since 1998 and potential further impacts through September. Associated Press report notes agriculture accounted for 8.6 percent of Texas economy in 2007 and prices for commodities have risen due to global demand and tight supplies.
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