With limited water infrastructure, Leander prioritizes commercial development

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With limited water infrastructure, Leander prioritizes commercial development

By Olivia Aldridge | 3:31 PM Jan 6, 2023 CST
Updated 3:31 PM Jan 6, 2023 CST

Photo of a Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority water tower — The city of Cedar Park will use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to expand the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority's water treatment plant. (Community Impact staff)

The city of Cedar Park will use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to expand the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority's water treatment plant. (Community Impact staff)

The first episode of the Austin Breakdown podcast in 2023 tackles how suburbs like Leander and Cedar Park are strategizing how to develop their remaining land with limited water resources available. Plus, reporter Hannah Norton discusses how the Texas Legislature is set to address startling data on maternal mortality and morbidity. Community Impact reporters Zacharia Washington and Hannah Norton weigh in.

By Olivia Aldridge

Host & Producer

Olivia hosts and produces Community Impact Newspaper's podcasts, the Austin Breakdown, the Houston Breakdown and the DFW Breakdown. She launched the podcasts after nearly three years as a reporter for the newspaper, covering public health, business, development and Travis County government for the Central Austin edition. Olivia worked as a reporter and producer for South Carolina Public Radio before moving to Texas. You can follow her on Twitter @ojaldridge.

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With limited water infrastructure, Leander prioritizes commercial development

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With limited water infrastructure, Leander prioritizes commercial development

By Olivia Aldridge