The rain we’ve seen this week has helped out Barton Springs a bit. We haven’t seen much of a spike for Lovelady yet, but the Lovelady Well typically responds slower. Despite our recent downpours, we still need more rain to get out of drought. We plan to send out a drought update soon. In the meantime, here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady Well, the District’s drought triggers. Currently, the District remains in Alarm Drought (Stage II).
Here are the latest level checks for Barton Springs and the Lovelady
Aug 24, 2022 – Barton Springs is at 33.2 cfs (cubic feet per second). The USGS continue to make discharge measurements at Barton Springs to ensure accurate stage-discharge real-time reporting. Stage III Critical Drought Trigger goes into effect when Barton Springs flow falls below 20 cfs.
Aug. 24, 2022 – The water level in the Lovelady Well is currently at 466.2 ft msl (feet above mean sea level). Stage III Critical Drought Trigger goes into effect when Lovelady water level falls below 462.7 ft msl.
In the summer months, outdoor water use is significantly higher and can account for 60% or more of home water use. Planting native or drought-tolerant landscapes, mulching, and using compost can substantially reduce the amount of irrigation water required to keep plants healthy. Making sure your irrigation system is functioning at peak efficiency and replacing leaking gaskets and hoses can help conserve water. Installing a rain barrel or rainwater harvesting system can make an even bigger impact in reducing overall water use.
Follow our website for the latest levels at Lovelady and Barton Springs. https://bseacd.org/aquifer-science/drought-status/
For conservation tips visit https://bseacd.org/education/water-conservation/conserve/
For the latest drought-related information visit https://bseacd.org/regulatory/droughtinformation/