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Editorial: Don’t get creeped out; reuse of effluent water viable, increasingly vital
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points The project aims to reduce the city's reliance on its main water source. Further details about the project are available from the Brownsville Public Utilities Board.
Brownsville is working on a water recycling project. Funding from the state and federal levels is being used. The goal is to make better use of water that would otherwise go to waste.
The project aims to reduce the city's reliance on its main water source. This could lead to a decrease in the amount of water drawn from it. Further details about the project are available from the Brownsville Public Utilities Board.
The city's utility is taking steps to reuse a significant amount of water daily. This water will be treated and made safe for use.
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Category: local Published: July 9, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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