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Final 2021 Ecoli Bacteria Results for Cypress Creek and the Blanco River

Every year since 1984, volunteers with the Wimberley Water Advisory Group have sampled 10 sites on Cypress Creek and the Blanco River to monitor long-term bacteria trends. This program continues with support from the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce, the Watershed Association, the Wimberley Community Civic Club, and the Wimberley Lions Club.  Special thanks to Pete … Continue reading Final 2021 Ecoli Bacteria Results for Cypress Creek and the Blanco River

Rain brings increases in spring flow and groundwater levels

November 2021 Hydro Report The wet conditions this Fall have boosted spring flow at area Middle Trinity springs.  Flow in the Blanco River peaked at 9,210 cfs on Oct. 14.  After runoff subsided, springs continue well above previous baseflow conditions.  Pre-rain conditions at Pleasant Valley and Park Springs on the Blanco River upstream of Fischer … Continue reading Rain brings increases in spring flow and groundwater levels

Support for Blanco Land Application Permit instead of Direct Discharge

WVWA firmly supports the Blanco Water Reclamation Task Force recommendation to the City of Blanco dated October 30, 2021.  WVWA applauds the thorough analysis done by Aqua Strategies documented in the Assessment of the Costs for Two Wastewater Disposal Strategies for the City of Blanco memo. We agree with no discharge. By relying on wastewater … Continue reading Support for Blanco Land Application Permit instead of Direct Discharge

Liberty Hill’s troubled sewage plant set for hearing

Hill Country streams are low-nutrient environments, and wastewater discharges alter those environments drastically.  We are pleased that the TCEQ approved a rare contested case hearing for Liberty Hill’s wastewater plant’s permit renewal.  From Hondo Canyon and the Nueces River to the Blanco River, Barton Creek, and the San Gabriel, impacts from wastewater threaten sensitive habitat. … Continue reading Liberty Hill’s troubled sewage plant set for hearing

Rain brings temporary increases in spring flow and groundwater levels – October 2021

October 2021 Hydro Report Even with 3-4″ of rain in the last week, area Middle Trinity springs have almost returned pre-rain flow conditions. Pleasant Valley and Park Springs on the Blanco River upstream of Fischer Store Road saw a temporary increase in baseflow, but flow has returned to 16 cubic feet per second (cfs). Baseflow … Continue reading Rain brings temporary increases in spring flow and groundwater levels – October 2021