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What does the Texas Water Code consider “other specified uses?”

Water Planning/Supply

Other specified uses as stated as a water permit exemption in the State of Texas refers to the less-common water uses such as water in fish or shrimp farming, in drilling for oil and for sediment control in surface coal mines.

Why are some lakes/rivers clearer than others?

Environmental, Water Quality

There are a number of factors that may affect water clarity. The chief factor in the clarity of lakes and rivers in Texas is sediment. The more sediment in a stream or body of water, the cloudier it appears. This factor can vary depending on geography and climate. Some areas naturally have more sediment drawn from the surrounding land, particularly agricultural areas, where soil is often broken up and exposed. Water tends to be cloudier during rainier seasons when runoff carries topsoil and oth...

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