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Task force flags low inflows, Highland Lakes at about 49%; staff says Stage 3 drought possible by July under dry projections
Summary
The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning (Water Forward) Task Force reported unusually low inflows to the Highland Lakes and discussed supply strategies; staff said LCRA projections under extremely low-inflow scenarios could move the region to Stage 3 drought as early as July.
Commissioner Moriarty reported April 16 on recent Water Forward Task Force discussions, summarizing staff briefings on lake inflows and supply options and warning of an elevated drought risk.
Moriarty said staff presented graphics showing "freakishly low inflows" into the Highland Lakes during the first four months of the year and that lake levels were at about 49% on the day of the task force meeting. He said the low inflows echo conditions that triggered the Water Forward planning effort…
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