Aquifer Conditions of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Hays & Travis Counties, Texas
Friday, June 17, 2011
Trinity water levels at historic low in Kendall County
The Hill Country and its primary aquifer, the Trinity aquifer, are experiencing record low water levels due to the ongoing drought. Levels are already worse than experienced in 2009. Click here for an article on this topic.
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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