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Officials warn of worsening drought; city urged to conserve as district signals possible stage‑5 curtailment
Summary
City staff and the regional groundwater district presented 30‑day, 12‑month and multi‑decadal data showing below‑average rainfall, falls in monitoring wells and a drought index pointing to further restrictions; staff will send courtesy letters to high weekend water users and urged community conservation.
City staff and the Hill Country groundwater conservation district presented updated hydrologic and operational data showing sustained below‑average rainfall, falling well levels and drought indices that indicate worsening conditions. District staff said cumulative indicators put the region near a level (negative‑5 on district index) that would likely trigger curtailment of permitted groundwater withdrawals in critical areas.
Key points from the presentation:
- Rainfall: The Lady Bird Johnson gauge recorded multi‑year deficits; the running average has trended downward over the past six years. The region has experienced several years well below the historical average.
- Well levels: The city’s canal wellfield (a…
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