The Center of
Development Excellence is addressing the many issues that will
impact the region as its population grows including, but not
limited to, transportation, air quality, water supply, and the
environment.
water supply
- By 2050, based on population
growth and water use, the Dallas/Fort Worth area will require
2.2 billion gallons per day (gpd)
- Currently available resources
can provide 1.6 billion gpd, representing a 32 percent shortfall
- Satisfying demand will require:
- Development of a major lake
in East Texas and/or purchase of developed water from Oklahoma
or other Texas sources
- Increased reuse of treated
wastewater
- Local programs to use water
more effectively and efficiently
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