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Council considers contesting large groundwater permit application from Bandera County River Authority; staff to report back
Summary
Council discussed a pending permit application to withdraw a large amount of water from the Lower Trinity Aquifer that could affect Bandera’s water supply. Council asked staff to research legal options, locate specialized water counsel if needed, and return with recommendations at the next meeting.
Council received an update about a pending permit application before the Bandera County River Authority/Groundwater District seeking a substantial withdrawal from the Lower Trinity Aquifer and discussed whether the City should initiate a contested-case challenge.
Council members said the applicant is seeking a much larger volume of water than it currently uses and that an approved expansion could affect…
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