It might be difficult to imagine now with the chill that has settled in, but temperatures soared during the late summer months.
Little rain fell during the same period, leading residents of the area to lean on their water suppliers more heavily for a spell, a representative of the Green Valley Special Utility District said.
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A publication available on-line that home buyers and owners need to understand. Texas Water Districts: A General Guide
https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/comm_exec/pubs/gi/gi-043.pdf
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