/tags/edwards-aquifer Edwards Aquifer en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 27 May 2025 12:18:36 GMT /energy-environment/2025-05-27/edwards-aquifer-low-levels-water-restrictions-drought-texas The cities of Kyle and San Marcos and Texas State University will likely have to find ways to further reduce their water use. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:18:36 GMT /energy-environment/2025-05-27/edwards-aquifer-low-levels-water-restrictions-drought-texas Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2024-10-29/san-marcos-river-low-flow-rate-texas An ongoing drought in Texas has worsened the condition of the local aquifer and has impacted the river's water levels. Even with some rain on the forecast, Gov. Greg Abbott's disaster declaration for elevated wildfire risk is still in effect. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:03:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-10-29/san-marcos-river-low-flow-rate-texas Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2024-06-24/kyle-texas-water-supply-new-pipeline The City of Kyle is building a new water pipeline from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer. It will help combat the city's persisting drought by adding close to 2 million gallons of water to its daily supply. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:05:11 GMT /energy-environment/2024-06-24/kyle-texas-water-supply-new-pipeline Corinne Piorkowski /energy-environment/2024-05-09/kyle-buys-water-from-san-marcos-to-keep-up-with-growth-for-third-year-in-a-row Previously, the City of Kyle has bought water from San Marcos on a case-by-case basis. The new agreement runs through 2026 and ensures Kyle will have access to an additional 163 million gallons of water each year. Thu, 09 May 2024 10:04:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-05-09/kyle-buys-water-from-san-marcos-to-keep-up-with-growth-for-third-year-in-a-row Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2024-04-19/san-marcos-changes-its-water-restriction-policy-for-the-first-time-in-nearly-10-years The city is decreasing its number of drought stages from five to three with greater differences between stages. The new restrictions also change how the city measures its available water supply. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-04-19/san-marcos-changes-its-water-restriction-policy-for-the-first-time-in-nearly-10-years Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2024-02-26/what-is-an-aquifer-heres-how-they-affect-texas-water-supply You may have heard the term in recent years. A recent rainfall may have recharged one, another may not have enough water to keep up with demand. But what exactly are they? Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:06:42 GMT /energy-environment/2024-02-26/what-is-an-aquifer-heres-how-they-affect-texas-water-supply Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2023-01-27/natural-fires-are-necessary-for-the-environment-the-city-of-austin-prescribed-burns During what's called "prescribed burns," the city will set fire to a portion of land to improve the quality of groundwater. These controlled fires also prevent future wildfires. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:38:17 GMT /energy-environment/2023-01-27/natural-fires-are-necessary-for-the-environment-the-city-of-austin-prescribed-burns Haya Panjwani /energy-environment/2022-09-26/to-save-water-in-texas-these-nonprofits-are-paying-farmers-to-leave-it-in-reservoirs As Texas continues to battle drought, groups are trying a market-based solution to help farmers and protect what little water is left. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:48:06 GMT /energy-environment/2022-09-26/to-save-water-in-texas-these-nonprofits-are-paying-farmers-to-leave-it-in-reservoirs Jayme Lozano and William Melhado /energy-environment/2022-07-06/after-protests-san-marcos-will-move-forward-with-tax-break-for-film-studio-as-planned The film studio project has been criticized by many for its location on the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:29:16 GMT /energy-environment/2022-07-06/after-protests-san-marcos-will-move-forward-with-tax-break-for-film-studio-as-planned Riane Roldan /business/2022-06-08/san-marcos-city-council-moves-forward-with-economic-incentive-for-film-studio-project The approval came after community members expressed concern about the studio's proposed location on a chunk of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:52:27 GMT /business/2022-06-08/san-marcos-city-council-moves-forward-with-economic-incentive-for-film-studio-project Riane Roldan