Thursday, July 9, 2009

Barton Springs and water levels continue to decline

Current Conditions: Critical Stage
Barton Springs: 18.4 cfs (10-day average due to local showers early in July); daily value 16 cfs
Lovelady Well: 196.30 ft

Water levels are approaching historic lows and impacting well users. The District has documented several wells that have essentially gone dry or had to have their pump lowered. These are wells that produced water during other historic drought periods, yet are now having yield problems. This highlights the severity of this drought and the increasing demands placed on groundwater resources.

PLEASE CONTACT THE DISTRICT IF YOUR WELL IS HAVING ANY YIELD OR WATER QUALITY ISSUES THAT YOU THINK MIGHT BE THE RESULT OF THE DROUGHT.