Stage 4 drought in the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District
2/24/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Burnet County, TX
Start Date: 6/15/2022
- End Date: 2/21/2023
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District opted to remain in drought Stage 4, the most severe, in Burnet County during the Board of Directors regular meeting on Feb. 17. Although the county has seen slight increases in soil moisture, groundwater was still at historic drought levels. Well levels typically rebound during the winter when there is less pumping, but they haven’t risen much.
Stage 4 of the district’s drought management plan recommends 30 percent voluntary water use reductions for county residents, no outdoor watering, no filling of pools or reservoirs, no washing of sidewalks, no water for dust control, and leak-proof livestock troughs.
In December, mandatory 15% water restrictions were enacted for permitted users, due to alarmingly low groundwater levels.
DailyTrib.com (Marble Falls, Texas), Feb 21, 2023
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