Now is the time for the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) Board of Directors to adopt a moratorium on new large-volume production permit applications from the Middle Trinity Aquifer.
It is time to protect our irreplaceable groundwater, springs and aquifers. Groundwater experts, many Hays County leaders, and well owners throughout this region agree that a comprehensive study using new groundwater modeling should be undertaken to determine the Trinity Aquifer’s sustainable yield. Before accepting any additional large-volume permit applications, such as those sought by Needmore and Electro Purification (EP), a numerical groundwater model must be completed so that everyone understands the impact of massive groundwater withdrawals and their effect on wells and springs.
The Trinity Springs Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA) has urged citizens and local officials to urge BSEACD to adopt a temporary moratorium on accepting applications for large-volume groundwater permits. TESPA recommends that the Board adopt a moratorium on applications in excess of 41,000 gallons per day, or 15 million gallons per year.
