To mitigate stress on Buda’s water supply during the dry summer months, the city is looking into building a pilot well for an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) system. The proposed ASR project would inject groundwater into the Trinity Aquifer and store it for later use. A pilot well would be drille...

Buda city leaders took another step toward implementing Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) with the approval of a pilot study meant to test the safety of the proposed project. On Dec. 5, the Buda City Council approved, by a 6-0 vote, a professional services agreement with HDR for the pilot study. Co...

Expansion of Buda’s wastewater treatment plant, along with a proposed Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project, were part of $27.8 million in certificate of obligation (CO) bonds approved by city leaders earlier this month. Approval of the bond sale was made to Hilltop Securities Inc., through a c...

A bill meant to ease restrictions for Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) for Buda died before it could be heard on the Texas House of Representatives floor prior to Sine Die last month. Even with the bill’s demise, Buda city officials, who clamored for the bill, still have hope for the future. “All ...

105 percent rise in the estimated population over a six-year period casts Buda as the Hays County city with the highest growth percentage since 2010, according to new Census Bureau estimates released in late May. According to the statistics, which included population estimates as of July 2016, Buda ...

The city of Buda may be able to pass water through the Edwards Aquifer and into the Middle Trinity for storage if the Texas Legislature passes a bill that eases restrictions relating to Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR). House Bill (HB) 3333, authored by State Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs),...

City of Buda representatives had a successful run during Buda’s Inaugural Legislative Day at the capitol on last Wednesday. According to Buda Public Information Officer David Marino, the trip was a joint effort of city of Buda staff, Buda Economic Development Corporation and Buda Area Chamber of Com...

High costs associated with an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) pilot study, along with wanting to monitor legislation, led to Buda city leaders’ inaction on an agenda item on the topic Tuesday, said Buda Mayor Todd Ruge. The decision to table the item came after the Buda City Council received a pr...

With the 85th Texas Legislative session kicking off earlier this month, Buda city leaders are contemplating which items of legislation they plan to support or possibly introduce in the future. Earlier this month, Buda Assistant City Manager Chance Sparks provided a list of legislative priorities for...

By Samantha Smith With a price tag nearing $100,000, Buda is preparing to move forward with a study to prove if Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) is feasible.  Buda City Council Aug. 1 unanimously approved City Manager Kenneth Williams to execute a contract with CH2M to perform a feasibility study ...