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Summer of Record Heat Deals Costly Damage to Texas Water Systems
As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture and cities contend with thousands of costly water leaks, frustrating conservation efforts and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate.
By Dylan Baddour
The hottest summer on record for many Texas cities has brought millions of dollars in damage to municipal plumbing and the loss of huge volumes of water during a severe drought.
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