Using a GIS to Better Manage Water Resources in Texas

by Rosanne Kruzich, PlanGraphics, Inc, Frankfort, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Water Resources Planning and Management and Urban Water Resources

Abstract:

This paper examines five GIS applications under development in two state agencies in Texas responsible for the management and regulation of water resources, response to and remediation of incidents which threaten this resource, and the funding of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. In addition, potential applications for water management planning are discussed. The utilization of GIS technology and some barriers to its implementation are examined.

Subject Headings: Water resources | Geographic information systems | Water treatment | Water management | Wastewater management | Information systems | Water supply systems | Texas | United States

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