The more than 100-year fight over water between Nebraska and Colorado is moving into another stage as Nebraska is not letting dust gather on its plan to spend $628 million on construction of a major canal to move water from Colorado’s northeastern plains to reservoirs in western Nebraska. The water will come from the …
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Oklahoma City asks residents to conserve water this week
Oklahoma City sent out an alert late Thursday asking for its city water users to begin conserving water because of continued higher-than-normal demand on the water system over the past five days. The request came from the Utilities Department which indicated that during the winter season, when overall water demand is lower, it takes …
Maintenance caused temporary shutdown for OKC utilities payment system
Over the weekend, the OKC Utilities customer portal, mobile app, and all Utilities payment systems were taken offline temporarily so staff could perform planned system maintenance. All systems were scheduled to be operational by 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16. However, we are extending system maintenance for okcutilities.com, the My OKC Utilities mobile app, and all …
New Mexico proposes more water rules directly affecting oil and gas industry
New Mexico wants new rules perhaps putting more restrictions on ground water use by the oil and gas industry. Its Environment Department recently announced a move to petition the Water Quality Control Commission to begin formal deliverations on the proposed rules, according to the Associated Press. The rules will focus on salty byproducts of …
OSU Water conference to be held Jan. 18
The Oklahoma Water Resources Center’s monthly water seminar series called “Water You Talking About?” will take place on the third Thursday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Each month the center will feature a new researcher or water professional to share their research, discuss research needs, and identify opportunities for collaboration. The …
First day of Winter brings rain to Oklahoma
Oklahoma Climatologist Gary McManus admits it…his forecast was off slightly. But he still predicts rain. Maybe lots of it…and still snow in the Panhandle and northwest Oklahoma on Christmas Eve. That’s the radar snap he sent Thursday morning showing rain in western Oklahoma. And the seven-day forecast looks even more productive for rain in …
Water events to be emphasized in 2024
From the Oklahoma Water Resources Center at Oklahoma State University, here is a list of upcoming events focused of course, on water. January 18: Water You Talking About? Monthly Water Seminar January 19: Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Oklahoma Well Owners Network Event January 30: Oklahoma Master Irrigator Program February 5-7: NIWR 2024 Annual Conference February 6, 13, 20: Oklahoma …
Rural Water Association fined for illegal campaign contributions
The Oklahoma Rural Water Association PAC has reached a settlement with the State Ethics Commission over illegal campaign contributions and transfers. The Ethics Commission approved the settlement on Friday after the political action committee self-reported issues with compliance with the Oklahoma Ethics rules. The issues brought to surface included: Over $3,200 of impermissible contributions and …
Energy headlines
** A Tokyo Gas subsidiary has purchased Houston-based natural gas producer Rockcliff Energy from private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners for $2.7 billion, Tokyo Gas announced Friday. ** The Biden administration plans to launch a formal review of vinyl chloride, the chemical that spilled in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, in February. This review …
DEQ to consider water rulemaking changes
Permanent rulemaking proposals will get the attention of the January meeting of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality’s Water Quality Management Advisory Council. DEQ will be proposing permanent rulemaking for the following Chapters: CHAPTER 606 – OKLAHOMA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (OPDES) STANDARDS CHAPTER 611 – GENERAL WATER QUALITY CHAPTER 628 – INDIRECT POTABLE …