Aquifer Conditions of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Hays & Travis Counties, Texas
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Stage II Alarm Drought pending
Both Lovelady and Barton Springs are below their respective Alarm Stage II thresholds. The Board will meet this Thursday evening and will discuss the drought status. It is likely that drought will be declared, but we'll keep everyone posted.
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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