Our water matters: Coping with drought in Central Texas

The Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts held its largest-ever annual Groundwater Summit in San Antonio last week with over 400 attendees. The summit kicked off with a lively panel moderated by John Dupnik of the Texas Water Development Board on “Managing...

SAWS to temporarily cut service of chronic offenders of water restrictions

The San Antonio Water System plans to temporarily cut service to customers who are chronic offenders of the water restrictions. This new penalty is in addition to over 6,000 citations SAWS has issued to their customers for violating restrictions. Read more from Kayla...

Residents concerned proposed private dam on South Llano River could affect Austin’s drinking water supply

Residents of Llano and Edwards counties are fighting a pending Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permit that could have implications on Austin’s drinking water supply. An application filed by Waterstone Creek LLC seeks authorization to “construct and maintain...

Heat, drought and population growth have stressed aquifers that supply water to millions of Texans

Almost every other day, Charlie Flatten gets a call about another local water well gone dry. Last week, he tried to help one woman find a water truck to fill her home cistern. But all the hauling companies had suspended service amid a deepening shortage in Central...

Dry Springs in Central Texas Warn of Water Shortage Ahead

Almost every other day, Charlie Flatten gets a call about another local water well gone dry. Last week, he tried to help one woman find a water truck to fill her home cistern. But all the hauling companies had suspended service amid a deepening shortage in Central...