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HGSD Issues Final 2025 Report on Groundwater, Subsidence - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 06/23/2026 2:27pm
Article Summary:
HGSD Releases Final 2025 Groundwater Report Highlighting Subsidence Trends and Flood Risk Impacts
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District has released its final 2025 annual groundwater report, detailing how drought, population growth, and regulation are affecting groundwater use and land subsidence across the region. The report shows that areas regulated earlier have seen subsidence slow significantly, while recently regulated areas continue to sink faster, increasing flood risks and infrastructure damage. Officials emphasize that shifting from groundwater to surface water—through major infrastructure investments—is critical to reducing further land sinking and protecting communities.
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Date: 06/23/2026 2:27pm
Article Summary:
HGSD Releases Final 2025 Groundwater Report Highlighting Subsidence Trends and Flood Risk Impacts
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District has released its final 2025 annual groundwater report, detailing how drought, population growth, and regulation are affecting groundwater use and land subsidence across the region. The report shows that areas regulated earlier have seen subsidence slow significantly, while recently regulated areas continue to sink faster, increasing flood risks and infrastructure damage. Officials emphasize that shifting from groundwater to surface water—through major infrastructure investments—is critical to reducing further land sinking and protecting communities.
Read article here »