Ordinance restricting car wash construction in Edinburg, Texas
9/24/2024 2:09:43 PM
CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Hidalgo County, TX
Edinburg, TX
Start Date: 9/17/2024
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Officials in Edinburg issued a city ordinance to limit car washes to conserve water and encourage sustainability. Water levels in the Rio Grande Valley were at a historical low, prompting local leaders to declare emergency orders amid the ongoing drought.
Brownsville issued a city ordinance in April restricting new car washes from being built within five miles of each other.
ValleyCentral.com (Brownsville, Texas), Sept 24, 2024
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