A northwest Bexar County resident is expressing outrage over a proposed wastewater treatment plant that could compromise San Antonio’s drinking water, potentially squandering $351 million in taxpayer funds meant for water protection.

Medina Lake is near its record low due to irrigation and a drought that has persisted for over three years.

South Central Texas has been experiencing drought conditions for more than 1,377 days. While recent rain has helped, rivers and aquifers still face historic lows this tubing and boating season.

The Edwards Aquifer Authority has issued Stage 4 restrictions, an improvement from Stage 5, for those who have permits to pump from the Edwards Aquifer.

Aquifer levels continue to fall to lowest levels in decades.

South Central Texas has been in drought conditions for over 1,280 days with new burn bans being implemented. Additionally, rivers and aquifers face historic lows before tubing season.

After a few healthy morning downpours, Tuesday night brought another round of welcomed rain to parts of South Central Texas.

Over 6 and a half inches of rain have fallen in San Antonio this month

The aquifer dropped below 630 feet on Tuesday, July 18, a level not seen in nearly a decade.

The Comal Springs streamflow dips to a 10-day average of 92 cfs - the lowest since 2014

The Comal Springs streamflow dips to a 10-day average of 96 cfs - lowest since November 2014

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