Drought lowering water levels at Central Texas swimming holes
8/14/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Hays County, TX
Wimberley, TX
Travis County, TX
Austin, TX
Start Date: 8/14/2023
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Drought has lowered water levels at swimming holes in Central Texas. Jacob’s Well in Hays County has closed due to low flow. Barton Springs Pool in Austin has a 10-day average water flow of 15 cubic feet per second, which is far below the average flow of 68 cfs. The pool remains open, but could close if the water flow slows.
Blue Hole in Wimberly has been less affected by the drought as alternate entrances from the aquifer have allowed water to continue to flow, but the swimming hole was only roughly 65% filled. Many wells draw water from area aquifers, leaving less for springs that feed the swimming areas.
Austin American-Statesman (Texas), Aug 14, 2023
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