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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

Rain brings temporary increases in spring flow and groundwater levels — 2021 Oct. 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 at Jacob’s Well is … Continue reading Rain brings temporary increases in spring flow and groundwater levels — 2021 Oct. Hydro Report

Swim Season ends Sept. 30

Thousands of visitors flock to the Wimberley Valley each year to swim at Jacob’s Well or Blue Hole, stroll along Cypress Creek, relax at bed and breakfasts, and visit shops, galleries, and restaurants. September 30 marks the end of a sold-out swim season for both Jacob’s Well and Blue Hole. If you weren’t able to … Continue reading Swim Season ends Sept. 30