Highland Lakes storage has fallen since July inflows; Austin officials warn drought risk remains
Austin Water presented Highland Lakes inflows and storage and LCRA projections showing supplies tracking near extreme‑dry scenarios; NOAA and US Drought Monitor forecasts favor warmer, drier conditions through winter.
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Austin Water staff told the Implementation Task Force that although July 2025 brought substantial inflows to the Highland Lakes system, combined storage has declined since and basin forecasts continue to favor dry conditions.
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