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Toyah Faces Water Crisis Amid Drought and Contamination

5/14/2025

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Toyah, Texas, is on the brink of a water disaster, with just five days of supply remaining in its main tank. This small town has battled water quality issues, including E. coli contamination. Nearby, San Marcos grapples with a surge in population and worsening drought, putting its precious water resources and fragile ecosystems at risk.

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Story summary

Toyah, Texas, is on the brink of a water disaster, with just five days of supply remaining in its main tank. This small town has battled water quality issues, including E. coli contamination. Nearby, San Marcos grapples with a surge in population and worsening drought, putting its precious water resources and fragile ecosystems at risk.