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Edwards Aquifer Authority declares Stage 4 water restrictions for Texas counties
Read full article: Edwards Aquifer Authority declares Stage 4 water restrictions for Texas countiesDue to declining levels, the Edwards Aquifer Authority declared Stage 4 water restrictions for permit holders in multiple counties throughout the remote San Antonio area.
SAWS says new heavy use surcharge could help fend off reduced watering
Read full article: SAWS says new heavy use surcharge could help fend off reduced wateringSan Antonio Water System officials are hoping the city council approves new drought rules, which the city-owned utility says could help stave off harsher conservation measures.
Edwards Aquifer may require more conservation soon. How is it protected during drought?
Read full article: Edwards Aquifer may require more conservation soon. How is it protected during drought?The Edwards Aquifer Authority said the severe drought is not dramatically impacting the Edwards Aquifer because there are legal protections not found in any other groundwater conservation district.
Feds want 2 rare catfish added to endangered species list after years of over-pumping Edwards Aquifer
Read full article: Feds want 2 rare catfish added to endangered species list after years of over-pumping Edwards AquiferTwo cave-dwelling catfish species from the San Antonio area might be added to the endangered species list after federal officials say too much water is being pumped out of the Edwards Aquifer.
Comal Springs have only stopped flowing once in recorded history. Could it happen again?
Read full article: Comal Springs have only stopped flowing once in recorded history. Could it happen again?Comal Springs is one of the most prolific springs in Texas. It's only stopped flowing once before. Could it happen again?
Water conservation: ways students, teachers can get involved
Read full article: Water conservation: ways students, teachers can get involvedThe Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) Education Outreach Center (EOC) is the EAA’s first permanent facility dedicated exclusively to offering over a dozen interactive and immersive water education exhibits for the general public, schools, and groups to enjoy.
Stage 3 restrictions now in place for Edwards Aquifer permit holders, but not SAWS customers
Read full article: Stage 3 restrictions now in place for Edwards Aquifer permit holders, but not SAWS customersThe aquifer drops below 640' for the first time in more than 7 years. Stage 3 restrictions are ahead for permit holders.
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Aquifer pumping restrictions may occur within 10 days, EAA says
Read full article: Aquifer pumping restrictions may occur within 10 days, EAA saysSAN ANTONIO – Drought conditions have pushed San Antonio and surrounding areas one step closer to possible restrictions. The Edwards Aquifer, at the J-17 well, is nearing the 660-foot threshold. The Edwards Aquifer Authority, which regulates the aquifer, said restrictions on their end may be only a week to 10 days away. Stage one restrictions for the EAA restricts pumping over the aquifer, which affects SAWS. As of Friday, the Edwards Aquifer, at the J-17 well, sat at 661.5 feet.