Austin approves review of Dripping Springs permit

Preliminary findings from Austin’s evaluation of Dripping Springs’ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)  draft permit shows  the city “meets the criteria” for its beneficial reuse program.

The city of Austin evaluated “potential impacts on the qualify of water in Onion Creek” in its review of DS’s TCEQ permit request and beneficial reuse program, according to a press release sent out late Tuesday.

The update extends to the ongoing conversations Dripping Springs city officials have had with Austin regarding its controversial draft permit for beneficial reuse of treated effluent.