Texas Water Survey

With over 191,000 miles of waterways across the state, Texas is indeed blessed. Our waters provide for the daily needs of Texans, from drinking, household, and recreational uses to commercial and agricultural uses. Despite the apparent abundance of water resources, the Texas population continues to increase at a steady rate along with its water use. Meeting the domestic water needs of a growing population coupled with various industrial, commercial, and agricultural needs can be a challenge. Our health, well-being, safety and recreational opportunities depend on healthy, accessible, and affordable water sources, as do Texas businesses.

The Texas Water Survey was developed to determine daily use and management of water resources across Texas, in addition to challenges, concerns and water recreation experiences.  Whether you are a…

• water user (anyone who lives in Texas who uses any water source, such as public or private utility water, groundwater – well water, surface water – river, stream, lake),
• water provider (someone who works for private or public water utilities, water distributors, groundwater conservation districts, or other types of water providers),
• community leader (elected or non-elected officials, community advocates, county commissioners, mayors, social workers, health professionals, educators, water planners, TWDB regional water planning groups, river authorities…), or
• other water professionals (water utility workers, TCEQ professionals, plumbers, groundwater well drillers…)

…your voice matters. Everyone in Texas is associated with water in one way or another, and with your help, we would like to serve you and others across the state.

The voluntary survey was anonymous and confidential. Survey responses will not be associated with those who participate and will only be shared in aggregate form (averages and totals). The mostly multiple-choice survey covered a variety of topics (general water questions, water dependability, accessibility of information, cost of water, future water needs, water quality, water recreation, private wells, flooding and drought, and water users) and took between 20-30 minutes to complete on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.

An outcome of the water survey is giving voice to your general water experiences and knowledge so that these can be shared with water leaders and professionals and with community leaders to spark conversations around water and to recommend and develop programs, informational materials and technical guidance.

We are very grateful for your time and participation. Your responses are important and will help water users/providers across the state. Water is an essential part of everyone's daily lives. Thank you for lending your voice and sharing your Texas water experiences and knowledge. 

The Texas Water Trends report is now available.