Drought Contingency Plan

In cases of dire water supply during extended drought conditions, the City has adopted a Drought Contingency Plan. In summary, triggers for each stage are as follows:

Stage 1 - Two of three conditions must be met:
  1. Test well averages less than or equal to 1045 feet for fifteen consecutive days
  2. Water system's average daily production of Trinity Aquifer groundwater for the same fifteen consecutive days exceeds 1.2 million gallons per day. 
  3. GBRA implements Stage 1 from their Drought Contingency Plan
Water restrictions imposed:
  • Reduce the use of all nonessential water.
  • All landscaping permits have been rescinded and no new permits shall be issued, with an exception for newly built residential homes and commercial establishments. Residents may continue to water on their designated day or hand water by hose at any time.
  • Surcharges will go into effect for consumption over 25,000 gallons. 
 
Stage 2 - Two of three conditions must be met:
  1. Test well averages less than or equal to 1030 feet for eight consecutive days
  2. Water system's average daily production of Trinity Aquifer groundwater for the same eight consecutive days exceeds .7 million gallons per day. 
  3. GBRA implements Stage 2 from their Drought Contingency Plan
Water restrictions imposed:
  • In addition to the stage 1 water restrictions, ornamental water fountain usage is also banned.
  • Surcharges will go into effect for consumption over 18,000 gallons.

Stage 3 - One of three conditions must be met:
  1. Test well averages less than or equal to 1015 feet
  2. Water system's normal production of 1.2 million gallons per day of Trinity Aquifer groundwater cannot be maintained for seven consecutive days.
  3. GBRA implements Stage 3 from their Drought Contingency Plan
Water restrictions imposed:
  • In addition to Stage 1 and 2 water restrictions, all nonessential water usage is strictly prohibited. This includes all landscape watering through irrigation and sprinklers. You may still hand water by hose.
  • New landscaping and the construction of new swimming pools is also prohibited.
  • Surcharges will continue for consumption over 18,000 gallons. 

 Questions? Please call the City’s Environmental Program Manager at (210) 698-0900.




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 Drought Monitor


  
As of March 29, 2023, the City current conditions are:
 
 March 2023 Consumption will be subject to the Drought Stage 1 Surcharges. 

  • Well Level 60-Day Average = 1047.61 feet above Mean Sea Level
  • GBRA Canyon Reservoir elevation above trigger point.
  • 15 Day Average 1047.35
Stage 1 Drought Responses
 
  • Reduce the use of all nonessential water.
  • All landscaping permits have been rescinded and no new permits shall be issued, with an exception for newly built residential homes and commercial establishments. Residents may continue to water on their designated day or hand water by hose at any time.
  • Surcharges will go into effect for consumption over 25,000 gallons. 



03-29-2023 Well Data