Wichita Falls water crisis of 2014
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:river
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| gptkbp:affects |
residents of Wichita Falls
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| gptkbp:cause |
gptkb:drought
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
water conservation education programs
rainwater harvesting promotion xeriscaping advocacy |
| gptkbp:duration |
several months
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
reduced tourism
increased water rates |
| gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:Texas_Commission_on_Environmental_Quality
gptkb:Wichita_Falls_City_Council |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
reduced water quality
stress on local ecosystems |
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
greater emphasis on sustainability
focus on climate resilience strategies collaboration with neighboring cities policy changes at state level research on alternative water sources public awareness campaigns on water issues community-led water initiatives development of new water policies enhanced drought preparedness plans increased investment in water infrastructure increased use of recycled water integration of technology in water management |
| gptkbp:government |
emergency water restrictions
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
case study for future water crises
first city in Texas to implement direct potable reuse |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Wichita Falls water crisis of 2014
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| gptkbp:impact |
water supply shortage
|
| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
impact of climate change on water resources
role of technology in water management importance of water conservation value of community engagement need for diversified water sources |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Wichita_Falls,_Texas
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
national attention
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| gptkbp:outcome |
improved water management policies
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| gptkbp:public_reaction |
community meetings
protests against water restrictions |
| gptkbp:related_event |
2011 Texas drought
2015 water supply recovery |
| gptkbp:responds_to |
water conservation measures
desalination plant proposal water reuse program |
| gptkbp:solution_proposed |
groundwater extraction
pipeline to Lake Arrowhead regional water supply collaboration |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:2014
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Wichita_Falls,_Texas,_USA
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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