Summer of Record Heat Deals Costly Damage to Texas Water Systems

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By By Dylan BaddourSep 6, 2023, 6:16 pm197 pts
As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture and cities contend with thousands of costly water leaks, frustrating conservation efforts and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate. By Dylan Baddour The hottest summer on record for many Texas cities has brought millions…

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