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Dear Friends –

Our water is increasingly threatened by drought, mismanagement, and overpumping of our aquifer. The Watershed Association and Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA) have a long track record of effectively protecting our water from threats. 

Our water means everything—our health, our economy, our connection to nature—everything. We must all stand together to ensure our water is managed sustainably. 

Now is the time to step up and take bold action. The situation is urgent, and YOUR voice is needed TODAY.

Background:

Aqua Texas failed to follow drought restrictions and Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) rules and they failed to fix leaky pipes, wasting millions of gallons of our precious groundwater. 

During the drought of 2022, Aqua pumped nearly 90 million gallons more than their permit allowed and they continue to pump. Aqua’s noncompliance is unacceptable. 

Aqua Texas has refused to settle its notice of alleged violation (NOAV) of the HTGCD rules and has failed to fix the leaky infrastructure.

Aqua Texas is owned by a multi-billion-dollar company that has prioritized profits for its shareholders at our community’s expense. It’s time to hold them accountable to state and local rules and guidelines for responsible management of our water. 

Now Aqua is suing the HTGCD in federal court, arguing that they should not have to comply with rules and regulations, or the limitations of their permit.

Click here for more information about the lawsuit and HTGCD's response.

HTGCD is working diligently to carry out its mission on behalf of our community and western Hays County to conserve, preserve, recharge, and prevent waste of groundwater.

In the words of Charlie Flatten, General Manager for HTGCD:

"[The District] has never threatened Aqua's or the public's access to water...As is the case with every utility (corporate or local), Aqua is required to follow the rules that they agreed to in their permit. Some of those terms include adhering to a drought contingency plan if necessary. Aqua has not shown that they adhered to that plan in 2022. [The District's] lawful mandate is to protect the aquifer for ALL users. During emergency drought conditions, we must all conserve—and Aqua did not do that in 2022 and 2023.” - (Read Full Story Here)

Act Today!

• Mark your calendar and join TESPA and the Watershed Association on Friday, February 9th at 6 PM at the Wimberley Community Center (14068 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX) to learn more about our collective efforts.

• Email the HTGCD Board to thank them for their efforts and encourage them to continue to hold Aqua Texas accountable. staff3@haysgroundwater.com 

• Email Aqua Texas and insist they fix their infrastructure, settle their notice of alleged violation, and partner with our community to conserve our water. CLBlanchette@aquaamerica.com



• Visit the TESPA and Watershed Association websites to sign up for our newsletters.

Together, we can safeguard our water for generations to come.

In partnership,

The Watershed Association 

& Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association

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