Boerne Utilities notified its water customers that Stage 2 water restrictions would take effect as drought and continuous triple-digit temperatures affect the region. The restrictions will begin Aug. 7, 2023.

As San Antonio reels from the heat and lack of rainfall, SAWS is considering new ideas around drought management and the violation of watering rules.

The lack of rainfall over an extended period has led to strict water restrictions being imposed across our area.

The Comal Springs streamflow dips to a 10-day average of 92 cfs - the lowest since 2014

The Comal Springs streamflow dips to a 10-day average of 96 cfs - lowest since November 2014

Starting Tuesday, New Braunfels Utility customers will only be allowed to water one day, every other week as Stage 3 watering restrictions go into effect.

Due to a drop in the Edwards Aquifer, the City of Castroville has implemented Stage 1 water restrictions.

The 10-day rolling average of the level of the Edwards Aquifer, measured at the J-17 well, has dropped below 660 feet as of Wednesday morning. Utilities that utilize the aquifer use the criteria to trigger restrictions on water use. Stage 1 restrictions will go into effect on Thursday for SAWS customers. Coming out of drought stages can be considered 15 days after the aquifer is above the trigger.

Stage one water restrictions go into effect for SAWS customers on Wednesday.

Stage 1 water restrictions to go into effect Friday for SAWS customersPublished: July 9, 2020, 12:44 pmThe ten-day rolling average of the level of the Edwards Aquifer, measured at the J-17 well, has dropped below 660 feet as of Thursday morning.

The ten-day rolling average of the level of the Edwards Aquifer, measured at the J-17 well, has dropped below 660 feet as of Thursday morning. Utilities who utilize the aquifer use the criteria to trigger restrictions on water use. Stage 1 restrictions will go into effect on Friday for SAWS customers. These restrictions apply to all Edwards Aquifer groundwater permit holders authorized to pump more than three acre-feet annually. Like SAWS customers, those who use New Braunfels Utilities will be assigned a watering day based on their home address.

Drought conditions may lead to water restrictions soon in San AntonioIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.