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City of Midland reports spike in July water consumption
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Jesse Zaragoza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 31, 2026
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Key points The utilities department has reported that 756. 6 million gallons were consumed in July.
Water consumption has increased significantly during the summer. The utilities department has reported that 756.6 million gallons were consumed in July. This represents a 3.9% increase from the same month in 2025.
The increase is the largest so far, according to the available data. Further details on the water usage statistics can be found through the city's utilities department reports.
The city has released these statistics, providing insight into the summer water consumption trends. For more information, readers can refer to the city's reports on water usage.
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Category: Local Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Water consumption has increased significantly during the summer. The utilities department has reported that 756.6 million gallons were consumed in July. This represents a 3.9% increase from the same…
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