Tapping additional reservoirs and out-of-state resources are among the new strategies North Texas water suppliers are exploring as they plan now for local needs through 2080.
Large reservoirs remain the most viable option to help the area tap billions of gallons of water over the next few decades, officials said.
Moving such large supplies of water from East Texas or beyond means starting as early as 2030, as it takes decades to develop plans, navigate potential land disputes and obtain permits, water resource engineering director Rachel Ickert told Tarrant Regional Water District board members during a summer meeting…