Stage 3 water restrictions began, ended in New Braunfels, Texas
5/30/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
New Braunfels, TX
Start Date: 6/20/2022
- End Date: 5/29/2023
Rainfall eased drought in the New Braunfels area, allowing the city to move from Stage 3 drought restrictions to Stage 2 on May 29. The 10-day average water level for the J17 Edwards Aquifer monitoring well has improved, and the 10-day average spring flow for the Comal Springs has increased to or exceeded 150 cubic feet per second and stayed there for at least 15 days.
Community Impact – Austin (Texas), May 30, 2023
Stage 3 water restrictions began in New Braunfels on June 21, New Braunfels Utilities announced on June 20. The Comal Spring flow is falling and is jeopardizing the natural habitat of endangered species and natural resources. Communities downstream also rely on water from the Comal and San Marcos Springs. At the present rate of decline and without rain, the Comal Springs could stop flowing in two to three weeks.
KENS 5 (San Antonio, Texas), June 20, 2022
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