New Braunfels Utilitiesâ water customers had been under Stage 2 restrictions since April 19. NBU officials said the utility was able to exit Stage 2 restrictions after the 10-day average for the J-17 Edwards Aquifer level stayed above 650-feet for 15 consecutive days. The 10-day average for the aquifer level reached 665.7-feet on Monday morning. âNew Braunfels Utilities, guided by the New Braunfels Water Conservation and Drought Management Plan, monitors water levels and other conditions and encourages ongoing conservation,â said Melissa Krause, NBUâs chief communications and strategy officer. âConservation remains the most economical source of NBUâs water supply, and limiting water use may help customers manage their utility bills.â