Environmental Regulation
Summary
The EPA is tightening its grip on how we manage local waterways, which could change the rules for future construction and development in Bexar County. It’s a big deal if you’re worried about keeping our water clean and how the city plans to grow.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
Expect potential spikes in development costs as builders have to meet stricter environmental compliance standards.
Local residents who rely on the river basin for recreation and clean drinking water will see the biggest wins.
Developers and construction firms might face tighter margins and more red tape when trying to break ground on new projects.
Mentions & discussions (10)
People report strong natural gas odor near far West Side data center
While concerns about data centers grow across South Texas, including water and energy use, some residents on the far West Side of Bexar County said they are dealing with a different problem: a strong natural gas odor.
New CPS Energy program lets customers invest in solar without a roof
Ground mounted solar arrays built by Big Sun Solar. Credit: Courtesy / Big Sun Solar A new program could help San Antonio residents benefit from solar power, even if they have no roof for solar...
Greg Abbott isn’t going to save us from data centers. We have to do it ourselves.
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A bird nest, a city fine and a federal law: San Antonio homeowner caught in the middle
Local NewsA KSAT phone call to Code Enforcement may have been the turning pointSAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio homeowner says the city gave him an impossible choice: pay a $300 fine for not trimming a tree branch, ...
Councilman Ric Galvan requests temporary pause on San Antonio data centers
WEATHER ALERTLocal NewsCouncil members press for a three-to-six-month pause on new data centers, push for regulations in San Antonio as concerns growSAN ANTONIO – Several City Council members and concerned...
San Antonio River Authority organizes cleanup efforts after recent rain washes trash into waterways
Recent rain across Bexar County has washed trash and other pollutants into local waterways, including the San Antonio River’s Mission Reach. Now, volunteers known as River Warriors are stepping in to help keep the area clean.
Proposed EPA rule could weaken Texans’ voice on certain air permits used by data centers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to change its rules for permits issued to so-called minor air polluters by handing states greater power to decide how much notice and public input...
Proposed rule could limit Texans' voice on pollution permits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to change its rules for permits issued to so-called minor air polluters by handing states greater power to decide how much notice and public input...
Urban Waters and the San Antonio River Basin within Bexar County (Texas)
Urban Waters and the San Antonio River Basin within Bexar County (Texas) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
TCEQ approves controversial wastewater permit in Northwest Bexar County
TCEQ approves controversial wastewater permit in Northwest Bexar County Texas Standard
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