Floating solar panels protect water resources while generating electricity, representing an innovative approach to addressing the dual challenges of water shortages and renewable energy.
Temperatures are set to soar to 24C today, marking the hottest day of the week. Deputy Head of Forecasting Elizabeth Coleman emphasized the need for water conservation given the lack of expected rain.
"The city of Austin has been doing a fantastic job with water conservation, and we are using less water per person than we were 20 years ago ... but the concentration of the wastewater has really increased. Low-flow toilets and washing machines are all great, but that's more waste and dirt and less water that comes to our facility."
