Diminishing springs and aquifers due to heat, drought and high for demand water highlight the urgency for Central Texas conservation districts to prioritize climate-focused management, potentially involving reduced pumping for sustainability.
in the country — and the powerful springs mark the spots that would become Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels and San Antonio.
No water currently flows from the primary spring at Comal Springs in New Braunfels, seen on Aug. 10, 2023. It’s usually the largest complex of springs in the Southwestern United States.Las Moras Springs in Brackettville, west of San Antonio, has also stopped flowing. “This drought is not nearly as long in duration, at least not yet,” he said. “In terms of temperature, it’s more intense.”
According to Todd H. Votteler, co-founder of the Texas Water Journal, Central Texas is in the “bullseye” of the current drought. Votteler said this underscores the challenge faced by water managers: the unpredictable duration of droughts. Consequently, he said, water suppliers should manage with a prolonged-drought mindset.
The town of Wimberley has banned all outdoor water use due to current drought conditions while the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District has ordered a 40% reduction in water use, but not all permitted pumpers are complying.A sign for new housing outside Wimberley in drought-stressed Hays County, on Aug. 10, 2023. Last year, Hays was the fourth-fastest-growing county in the nation.“Not being allowed to water our lawns is far from ideal.
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