New Braunfels Utilities is preparing for tighter water restrictions as the temperatures rise and the aquifer level falls.
The utility, which has been in Stage 1 since October, said that rising temps, lack of rainfall and increased water use means the level of the Edwards Aquifer is dropping.
On Friday, the 10-day average for the well that measures the aquifer s level was about five feet above the trigger that would push the city into the second stage of restrictions.
If Mother Nature doesn t change course, officials said those restrictions could go into effect within the next few weeks.
While under any water restrictions, the schedule for the use of a sprinkler or irrigation system is limited to one day a week by addresses, with addresses ending 0 or 1 having Monday, 2 or 3 having Tuesday, 4 or 5 having Wednesday, 6 or 7 having Thursday and 8 or 9 on Friday.
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