“Because we are using less of the Edwards’ water, that maybe takes some stress off the Edwards. Maybe it drops less quickly,” Gus says. “And maybe we’re a little less likely to hit the trigger. It does help us out in that regard.”
That’s what aquifer officials hope occurs. The 142-mile pipeline from Burleson County, is supposed to supply 20 percent of the area’s water needs. Cost of the project has been pegged at nearly $3 billion.
Read more from Jim Lefko with Fox San Antonio here.
New Vista Ridge pipeline water could delay start of water restrictions
