Aquifer Conditions of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Hays & Travis Counties, Texas
Thursday, May 27, 2010
End of May Aquifer Update
Barton Springs had reached it's peak and is starting to decline in flow. Current flow is about 88 cfs (90 cfs 10-day average). The Lovelady well is still rising but the ascent is slowing and is currently at 136.8 ft depth to water.
Critical Stage: Barton 20 cfs or Lovelady 190.7 feet
Exceptional Stage: Barton 14 cfs or Lovelady 196.3 feet
Emergency Response Period: 10 cfs or Lovelady 200.0 feet
Drought Rules
Either Barton Springs OR the Lovelady Well can trigger a drought declaration by the Board. However, BOTH Barton Springs AND the Lovelady Well must be above their respective drought trigger levels to exit a drought declaration.
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