Johnson City Battles Water Crisis, Housing Shortage

Learn about Johnson City, Texas water crisis: groundwater standoff, short-term rental impact, and tourism growth challenges. Mayor Fisher details the fight for sustainable water on The Building Texas Show.

TLDR

  • Johnson City's water crisis offers a competitive advantage for investors eyeing infrastructure projects and hotel development to capture tourism dollars.
  • The city relies on the Ellenberger Aquifer for water, seeks a pumpage permit increase, and needs millions for Pedernales River infrastructure.
  • Mayor Fisher works to secure water forever for residents while managing short-term rental impacts on housing and community.
  • Johnson City sits on the Pedernales River yet cannot use it for drinking water due to missing infrastructure.
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