King called the Rio Grande a harbinger of what’s to come.
The federal government projects that temperatures could rise an additional 8 degrees Fahrenheit in the region by 2100.
The reservoir there sits right on the Rio Grande and forms the largest recreational lake in the state.
It is something that El Paso is used to.
Instead of relying solely on pumped groundwater, Archuleta expanded El Paso’s water portfolio.
Farmers in the Western United States typically organized a system of rights or allotments to use water off of the river, including the Rio Grande.
Next year, El Paso expects desalination to provide 7% to 9% of its water.
Drinking treated sewage Today, El Paso is ready to take the next step in expanding its water portfolio.
Trejo says it can take about five years for the water to filter through the ground before being pumped back out and treated to the standards of clean drinking water.
Water really is all around us in every city.”