Looking for water data? You've come to the right place. You can find water well locations and data at this page. RECHARGE ENHANCEMENT From Rain to Recharge Aquifer recharge enhancement (ARE), also known as Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) or Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), is the intentional human process of adding water (like stormwater, treated wastewater, or surface water) to aquifers to replenish groundwater supplies, buffer against drought, and improve water security. Methods include infiltration basins, injection wells, and in-channel modifications, with benefits like reduced evaporation, water treatment as it percolates, and cost-effectiveness compared to surface reservoirs. The Trinity Aquifer recharges slowly from rainfall on its outcrop areas and seepage from streams, with water moving through its complex fractures and layers, unlike the faster Edwards Aquifer, with recharge rates varying greatly by region, often only 4-6% of rain, and is affected by urban development reducing natural infiltration, making artificial recharge efforts crucial for sustainability. Watch the general water cycle 3-D model simulation below to see how precipitation falls on the Earth's surface, collects in rivers and creeks running across the land and then recharges an aquifer, like the Trinity Aquifer, through fractures and sinkholes in the riverbed. The rainfall then makes it way through various fissures in the various rock formations that make up the aquifer. Healthy soil and vegetation improve the land’s ability to absorb water. Trinity Aquifer Recharge Occurrence - How Recharge Occurs Precipitation & Streams : Rain falling directly on the aquifer's exposed (unconfined) areas, as well as water seeping from rivers and ponds where the ground slopes downward, replenishes it. Karst Features : Water travels through fractures, bedding planes, and solution cavities (karst) in the limestone, allowing for both rapid flow and localized storage. Inter-Aquifer Flow : Some water can also move from the overlying Edwards Aquifer down into the Trinity in certain areas, though this is less significant than direct recharge. Recharge rates are not uniform; some sections replenish quickly, while others take much longer, making management challenging. Common Recharge Enhancement Techniques Berms and Swales – To slow and sink water. Rock or Brush Structures – To slow and sink water. Grassed Waterways – Shaped Channels lined with vegetation that slow rainfall runoff and encourage infiltration. Check Dams – Small barriers placed in drainage ways that slow water, spread it out, and increase soak-in time. Rangeland Restoration – Improving soil health and perennial vegetation so the land absorbs more rainfall. Recharge Basins – Engineer shallow basins that temporarily hold stormwater, letting it soak in instead of running off. Brush Control - removal of invasive brush species such as juniper, mesquite, and salt cedar is used to increase water yield and aquifer recharge. (See more near the bottom of this page) The video below is a segment from a Trinity Glen Rose District sponsored Go Gardening Show. The video was shot at the Edwards Aquifer Field Research Park in Northern Bexar County along the Cibolo Creek. You'll get a great look at how berms, swales, small rock dams, enhanced vegetation and shallow recharge basin s help move water from rain to recharge. Cibolo Creek in Northern Bexar County Cibolo Creek in Northern Bexar County Cibolo Creek is a major Recharge feature to the Trinity Aquifer Recharge for the Trinity Group of Aquifers occurs via local precipitation on its outcrop. The outcrop area takes in recharge flow from the Cibolo Creek and other overlying units where it is in the subsurface. When Cibolo Creek has water in the stretches along northern Bexar County, the movement of water from the creek into the groundwater are substantial and serve as a significant recharge source to the Trinity Aquifer in the District. Although this rapid recharge can occur in other isolated areas of the Trinity Aquifer in the Hill Country, it is a dominant recharge mechanism in the District. The substantial volume of recharge that periodically occurs during wet periods and flooding along Cibolo Creek creates relatively large variations in water levels in the Trinity Aquifer in the District. Helpful Resources - From Rain to Recharge Soil Erosion is a form of soil degradation in which the top layer of soil is carried away by wind and water. Rain and channelized water flow dislodge and wash exposed soil downhill. This cumulative loss of soil poses a major challenge to landowners and managers. The Hillside Stewardship guide highlights a series of erosion-control structures that Hill Country landowners and managers are using to slow and sink water into the land. Just click on the cover photo of the guide to the left to download it. If you'd prefer a video on the topic, you can watch the "Hill Country Groundwater Recharge With Bryan Hummel " by clicking the video link. Brush Control Texas brush control, specifically targeting species like juniper, mesquite, and saltcedar, is used to increase water yield and aquifer recharge by reducing excessive transpiration. The Water Supply Enhancement Program (WSEP) by the TSSWCB incentivizes managing these deep-rooted plants in priority areas to conserve water, improve spring flows, and reduce erosion. Brush Busters is a cooperative program of the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Service to expedite the adoption of Tactical Brush Management Systems (TBMS) technology. Brush Busters methods are easily understood, even by those with little or no previous experience in brush control. We recommend only “select” treatments capable of killing at least 7 out of 10 of the plants treated. Brush Busters methods make every attempt to keep equipment costs and complexity to a minimum, and whenever possible, to use non-restricted herbicides. One-page pamphlets are available from most County Extension offices that describe, in a simple 3-step process, the Brush Busters control methods for mesquite, prickly pear and cedar. Videos are available that demonstrate the Brush Busters control methods available at this link, https://texnat.tamu.edu/about/brush-busters/.

Looking for water data? You've come to the right place. You can find water well locations and data at this page. Water Well Drilling A wide variety of subjects cover water well health and maintenance. Please find the link below for a range of subjects that may pertain to you such as how to disinfect your well, winterization of your well, maintaining your septic system, and others. Texas Well Owner Network Fact Sheets (multiple subjects) Do you need work done on your well or need a licensed water pump installer or driller? For a complete list of licensed well drillers, please visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website. Before you drill, modify, or plug a well, an application must be submitted to the District first for authorization. Please contact the District Office for more information and see our Rules, Forms, & Fees page for the Notice of Intent to Drill, Modify, or Plug.

Learn about the latest news from the Trinity Glen Rose District. TGR DISTRICT NEWS If you missed a previous issue of our newsletters, just click here to read and or download those issues. Download the TGR 25th Anniversary Special Edition Here Dear Trinity Aquifer Users, In the coming year, the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGR or the District) will celebrate 25 years as a groundwater conservation district in the State of Texas. As highlighted in our lead story, the District has remained committed to protecting, preserving, and conserving the Trinity Aquifer since voters confirmed its creation in 2002. Past and present members of the elected Board of Directors have contributed extensive experience in engineering, geology, government relations, finance, and other fields. Today’s Board members continue that tradition and dedicate many hours each year to advancing the District’s mission and long-term success. Throughout the District’s history, the Board and staff have worked together to strengthen data management, deepen technical understanding of the Trinity Aquifer, enhance well-monitoring capabilities, and coordinate with other agencies on well permitting and inspections. Most importantly, the District has collaborated with neighboring groundwater districts to help plan for a secure water future for everyone who depends on the Trinity Aquifer. Protecting our water resources is a shared responsibility. Government agencies play an essential role, but lasting success also depends on public participation. For well over a decade, the District has maintained an ever-evolving website, continually expanding its educational content each year. It has also partnered with organizations throughout Bexar County to provide residents with practical information about water conservation and pollution prevention. Through continued community outreach, the District is working to broaden awareness of the importance of using water resources wisely. Congratulations to the Board members, staff, contractors, partner agencies, and members of the public whose contributions have shaped the District’s success over the past 25 years. Together, we can build on that strong foundation and continue the District’s steady pursuit of excellence in the years ahead. Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Trinity Glen Rose GCD Celebrates 25 Years of Trinity Aquifer Conservation, Preservation, and Protection Celebrating 25 Years of Service Amanda Maloukis Keeping track of water legislation in Austin. Celebrating 25 Years of Service 1/16 Click the photo to watch the slide show. “When I became the general manager of the Trinity Glen Rose District (TGR) in 2006, I worked from home, had a filing cabinet, some pens, blank paper and my own computer,” former TGR General Manager George Wissmann said with a reminiscent chuckle. “We had a big task in front of us but very few resources which is why I always like to give credit to other agencies out there like San Antonio Water System (SAWS), Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) and various state agencies for helping us operate while we were getting organized.” Wissmann, who spent 22 years with SAWS before moving to the District, noted that SAWS agreed to do water well inspections and well permitting within the district boundaries. The EAA worked with the District on abandoned wells, some mapping and general groundwater consulting, and the San Antonio River Authority made a financial contribution to starting the District. Those humble beginnings were important to work through because the State of Texas designated the portion of the Trinity Aquifer within Bexar County as a Priority Groundwater Management Area (PGMA). That designation meant that this water resource was considered very important to this part of the State as Bexar County was projected to experience heavy growth and critical groundwater issues from availability to water quality within the following 50 years. So for the past 25 years, TGR has been the governing agency for the Trinity Aquifer located in Northern Bexar County and small portions of Comal and Kendall counties. Wissmann recalled that the first general manager, Marshall Reeder, helped organize the first board of directors who were initially appointed by the Governor of Texas. After their first staggered terms expired, the District held elections for each of the five precincts the district directors represent. Part of the District’s responsibility is to work with other groundwater districts in the same region. In the beginning, the District was part of both Groundwater Management Area 9 (GMA-9) and GMA-10. Due to the limited area the District covered in GMA-10, the State ultimately redrew the GMA boundaries which left the TGR wholly within GMA-9, which covers much of the Hill Country north of Bexar County. “The District is the most densely populated of the other groundwater districts in GMA-9, which also means that there is typically the heaviest withdrawals from the Trinity Aquifer here,” Wissmann explained. “Consequently, it was extremely important for the District to consolidate as much information as possible into a central database regarding the water wells in this area. We also needed a series of monitoring wells to track fluctuations of Trinity Aquifer water levels, and engaged with some engineering companies to begin studying the Trinity Aquifer in our area. All of that early collaboration, research and district infrastructure building helped establish a solid base from which the District could grow and evolve.” The most recent transformation of the Trinity District has occurred under General Manager Amanda Maloukis. Maloukis had extensive water industry experience including serving as General Manager of the Rusk County Groundwater Conservation District in Henderson, Texas. There she was responsible for the overall operation of the groundwater district as well as its water planning and policy development processes. Before leaving for Rusk County she was an environmental specialist using her technical expertise in well drilling, well plugging, water quality sampling. “Over the past few years, the District has focused on operational and technical improvements, such as, database management, field inspections, well registrations and permitting, and a very comprehensive update of the District’s regulatory rules,” Maloukis explained. “We also recently received a Texas Water Development Board grant to help us enhance our monitoring wells network capabilities.” The District closed the past year with several areas of growth and new maintenance requirements in its operations. The collection and housing of well data within the water well management database started up and provided support for a multitude of administrative needs while improving efficiency of District resources. Opportunities to improve data collection and mapping were identified and expanded with board support. As the District’s new rules were implemented, staff guided well owners, producers, and drillers through new requirements with the rules and/or application submittals. Also, updates to the District’s Groundwater Management Plan, which are required every five years, were approved toward the end of 2025. That plan identifies new goals and objectives for the protection, preservation, and conservation of the Trinity Aquifer. “One of those Management Plan goals considers the District’s role in abandoned well plugging,” Maloukis said. “Toward that end, we coordinate much of that work with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to identify and investigate reports of abandoned wells, and with the San Antonio Water System for oversight assistance of well pluggings. The District documents abandoned wells and promotes the plugging of abandoned and deteriorated wells by District Rules, well owner communications and distribution of educational materials as needed.” While the business of operating a groundwater conservation district is a very technical endeavor, part of the responsibility of the District’s is to work with the public in teaching them how they can play a part in protecting the Trinity Aquifer. “One of the largest uses of water, still to this day, is landscape watering,” Maloukis explained. “And with Northern San Antonio continuing to grow its housing market, under George’s leadership, we partnered with the Gardening Volunteers of South Texas five years ago to produce a landscape design show called ‘Go Gardening’ focused on helping homeowners and business owners convert their water-thirsty, mostly turfgrass landscapes into water-saving gardens featuring drought tolerant, colorful Texas native plants. “Year one was our proof of concept start as we produced seven, 30-minute shows which we broadcast on the GVST and TGR websites. With Go Gardening gaining momentum each year, we stepped up our production to 10 shows per year and promotion to include some paid social media outreach. That has delivered solid community awareness about the show and thousands of views each year. We’ve also managed to bring on some other water agencies as sponsors for the show.” Long term water planning typically envisions the future 50 years out. Twenty-five years ago, the Trinity Aquifer was designated as a key water resource for the State of Texas. With the District making continual positive strides over the past two-and-half decades, the outlook for conserving, preserving, and protecting the Trinity Aquifer for future generations does look promising. Historic El Niño Could Bring Heavy Rains and Snow to Texas This Winter The Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGR) just received approval from the Texas Water Development Board on a $101,241 grant request that was submitted in March 2026. The funds will be invested in expanding TGR's water well monitoring system. While the District currently collects water level data from its seven monitoring wells, the District is looking to increase monitoring locations narrowing down any data gaps. The expanded network will provide more data to address groundwater management and planning efforts. This project will enhance data collection, quality, and availability of groundwater data through a modernized, integrated monitoring network. As part of the project, the District plans to install modern sensors, pressure transducers, and sonic meters in existing wells and make the data available on TGR's online network. This work will also expand the continuous, real-time monitoring network to improve data collection, detection of rapid water level responses, seasonal fluctuations, and aquifer wide trends. "In addition to this grant helping our District collect Trinity Aquifer groundwater data for our planning purposes, this information will also enhance our joint planning efforts with other groundwater districts," said TGR General Manager Amanda Maloukis. "The backbone of the State's groundwater models which shape water planning are built on field data. So, improvements to our District's data collection system will assist in improving model projections for future groundwater use to assist in conserving, preserving, and protecting our groundwater resources for future generations.” The TGR monitoring well expansion project is expected to begin this year and conclude in the spring of 2028. If you are interested in your well being monitored and have water levels available to you, please reach out to staff at the District office at (210) 698-1155 and we will help you determine if your well is a good candidate. Crunching the Water Numbers on Data Center Expansion Texas is a significant hub for data centers, hosting a variety of facilities that support cloud computing, cryptocurrency mining, and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The state has seen rapid growth in this sector, driven by increasing demand for digital services. While data centers now consume a small portion of the Texas’ total water supply, some researchers warn that with droughts and population growth, data centers have the potential to help push water supplies to near capacity…especially in drier areas in the state. The Houston Advanced Research Center, an independent nonprofit research organization focusing on sustainability solutions, estimates that existing data centers in Texas used approximately 25 billion gallons of water, or 0.4% of the state’s total water use in 2025. By 2030, this demand could increase up to 2.7% of the total annual water use in Texas. That’s the equivalent water consumption of 1.3 million average U.S. households. In preparation for the 2027 Texas Legislative Session, the Texas House State Affairs Committee members questioned data center developers, energy companies and state grid officials about the amount of water the large facilities use; how they impact noise levels and air quality; and whether residents can expect higher costs when data centers come to their communities. The meetings were held primarily to help lawmakers understand the complexities and issues surrounding the increasing demand for data management. Those who submitted public comments in person and online expressed strong opinions that transparency from data center operators and legislators alike will be key to earning public trust. One citizen carefully summed it up this way, “We are paying attention, very close attention.” Major Data Center Locations Texas has several key regions known for data center activity: Dallas-Fort Worth: The primary hub, hosting numerous facilities. Austin: A growing center for tech and data services. Houston: Significant for its energy resources. San Antonio: Emerging as a notable location for data infrastructure. Here is a link to a website that shows data center locations in the San Antonio region. Thank You Katrina - Welcome David Timmermann Katrina Waring-Castillo recently concluded her term on the TGR Board of Directors as Precinct 5 representative. Her extensive IT background played a central role in helping the District select a database contractor that would be the main repository for the District’s large volume of information such as water well locations, well statistics, registrations and much more. In her professional career, Castillo serves as the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Data Privacy Officer (DPO) for The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), where she leads the Enterprise Data & Analytics organization. Her responsibilities span Data Engineering, AI/ML Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Analytics and Governance teams. David Timmermann will follow Castillo as the Precinct 5 Director and serve as the Assistant Secretary/Treasurer for the board. Timmermann is a native Texan with over 40 years of experience as a civil engineer, delivering large scale water supply and water treatment projects across Texas. He currently serves as the manager of Quality Assurance/Quality Control for Provenance Engineering. Timmermann is passionate about developing and using tools and models to understand aquifer systems, finding a balance with aquifer stressors, and educating the public about groundwater resources. GARDENING GO Check out what’s happening in this edition of your favorite landscape show - Go Gardening! Go Gardening Season Five Coming to a Close We’re getting toward the end of Season 5 of the Go Gardening Show. While we have been busy producing landscape design shows for five years now, we want to congratulate TGR on 25 years of managing the Trinity Aquifer for the homes and businesses in Northern Bexar County. The Trinity District stepped up to be the first presenting sponsor when we first got started and has continued to support our mission each year since. Thank you! We hope our partnership continues far into the future. Now, on to the show! Fall is a great time to plant those beautiful Texas native plants you’ve been seeing pop up all over San Antonio. This time of year, the ground is still warm enough for roots to establish a good base for growth. As spring rolls around next year, your flowering, drought resistant plants will stand out in the crowd. The last few Go Gardening shows for 2026 will focus on the essentials ingredients for converting your water-thirsty landscape to a low-water-use garden. You’ll learn about compost, landscape design, beneficial pollinators to plan for and much more. So please make use of our pleasant fall weather to “get out there and garden and save some water!” Go Gardening's mission is to help people conserve water in the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers by teaching homeowners how to convert turfgrass areas to low-to-no water use landscapes featuring native plants. You can watch Go Gardening at: www.TrinityGlenRose.com/gogardening . You can watch previous Go Gardening shows at: https://www.youtube.com/@gardeningvolunteersofsouth5703/videos. TGR's Drought Tolerant Plant Picks Having a water-saving garden doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice color in your landscape. Here are two great suggestions to consider. Photo credit: Lee Page, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Zexmenia, Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida, a well-behaved, hardy perennial produces bright blooms of deep yellow/orange. Often growing up to 2.5 ft in height, it will gradually increase in circumference and spread horizontally from year to year. Zexmenia handles our Texas summer well, often being one of the few flowers you will find along our Hill Country roadsides in the heat of July and August. Even better, its rough foliage is not particularly favored by deer. Water use is very low, once established, and is a larval host plant to our Bordered Patch butterflies. Photo credit: Susan Schroeder, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Evergreen sumac, Rhus virens , is a sizable shrub to small tree found throughout the Hill Country. Friedrich Wilderness Park in northern Bexar County has many lovely examples lining many of the trails. Not a true evergreen, evergreen sumac will retain its leaves through the winter, drop them, and quickly replace them behaving much live our live oaks, but at a much smaller scale. The female plant produces white clusters of flowers and later fuzzy red clusters of fruit that the birds will enjoy. BRIEFS NEWS TGR Recognized for Texas 4-H Ambassadors Support The Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District was recently recognized for its continued support of the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program. The program debuted in 2017, and for the 2025-26 Leadership Academy tours, more than 100 students will be participating. Students travel throughout Texas to learn how water is collected, conveyed, treated, conserved and managed to meet Texan’s needs. Today, more than 40 groundwater districts sponsor Texas 4-H activities and training programs and have been a primary source of funding for the program since its inception now contributing nearly $100,000 per year, which is approximately half of the program’s total donations. To reinforce knowledge gained during the program, water ambassadors pass on that information to others as they engage in various education and service activities throughout the year. This program also provides a platform for youth to connect with water industry professionals and educators who represent a wide range of water disciplines. Well Owner Fact Sheets and Publications - Do you own and operate a water well? If so, you know there is a little bit of work that goes into maintaining that well each year. The Texas Well Owner Network provides some great informational materials to help you through the process. Click here to read more. TGR District Email Address We are in the process of updating our IT system which will include a new email for the office. That new email address is: office@TGRGCD.org . Call to Set Appointments with TGR District Staff If you need to meet with the TGR District staff, we ask that you call to make an appointment so we can make sure you connect with the appropriate person who can answer questions and/or resolve problems. Call us at (210) 698-1155. DROUGHT DASHBOARD With drought conditions easing just a bit in early 2026, TGR is providing up to date information about these conditions affecting local aquifers and how you can help. At the TGR Drought Dashboard on the District’s website home page, you will find the current U.S. drought monitor map, the rainfall chart from the National Weather Service, current drought news articles and a link to some great water conservation recommendations at our Don’t Waste the Wet Stuff page. Click here to go to the latest TGR Drought Dashboard. DID YOU KNOW? TGR Fall is the time for new plants in your landscape… Fall in South Texas is the perfect time to get those water-saving Texas native plants in the ground. The soil is still relatively warm and will help your new plantings develop a healthy root system to withstand cold weather and be ready to show off their color next spring. Native Landscape Guide Available to Download As the Hill Country, which includes parts of Northern Bexar County, continues to grow, so does the need to change the mindset of how landscapes should look for Hill Country homes. While there are many great resources, including the Trinity Glen Rose District’s own Go Gardening Show, we think this particular landscape guide provides a concise strategy for installing a beautiful native plant landscape. The Hill Country Alliance partnered with the San Antonio Water System, Native Plant Society of Texas, and Native American Seed and developed “Native Landscaping Templates for the Hill Country” to help homeowners transform their lawns into native, water-wise landscapes. These well-designed templates offer simple, scalable examples that show the common principles for helping residential landscaping shift away from water-hungry turf lawns towards drought-tolerant native landscaping. Great Water Conservation Tip - If you are thinking about converting your lawn to a native landscape, it may be a good time to rethink your irrigation system. If you are using native plants and planting them at the right time of year, you may be able to do away entirely with in-ground irrigation. The savings can be great for both your water use and your bill. Get the HCA Guide Here . The Hill Country Alliance and Native Plant Society will be holding a webinar on June 16 to go through this landscape guide. You can learn more about the webinar and register at this link .

Here you will find the latest research by the Trinity Glen Rose District in our effort to learn about the Trinity Aquifer. Watch the Go Gardening Show - Season 5 - Episode 9 Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied The Go Gardening Show is a project that is being produced by the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District and Gardening Volunteers of South Texas. Go Gardening is also made possible through our co-title sponsor Edwards Aquifer Authority and San Antonio River Authority. You can now watch those Episodes on GVST's YouTube channel. Go Gardening Show - Season 5 - Episode 9 Welcome to Season 5 of the Go Gardening Show! This month's Go Gardening Show brings you some great information about landscape planning in the fall, and most importantly, some great information on compost and plants for pollinators. First up...the Go Gardening crew took a tour of the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices. AgriLife is a unique education agency that has been a major supporter of people using more Texas native plants in their landscapes. Not only do these types of yards use way less water than a turfgrass version, but they are better for the environment and wildlife that live here. The highlight of our tour was learning about the various types of bees that thrive at the AgriLife campus. You'll be impressed with the new digs. Next, we visited the Alamo Heights Community Garden to learn the ins and outs of composting. There we spoke to a Mission Compost community education specialist and he gave us a very thorough lesson on how to create your own compost at home. Most people probably have a vision of large scrap piles in their back yards, but we saw a nice enclosed device that makes composting much easier. We also learned that you can drop off your bags of leaves at this site where they are put to good use. Go Gardening's mission is to help people conserve water in the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers by teaching homeowners how to convert turfgrass areas to low-to-no water use landscapes featuring native plants.

This is the TGR District video page. There are sever videos about water conservation, rain barrel construction and some general information about the District. Trinity Glen Rose District Videos This is the Trinity Glen Rose District video. It gives you an overview of what we do to conserve, preserve and protect the Trinity Aquifer within our district boundaries. TGR Database Training Videos The Trinity Glen Rose District database system is very detailed and deep with various types of helpful information. To make acquiring that information a little easier, we will be producing some training videos on how the public can use the system. The first video below is an overview of how to log into and navigate the system as well as some insights into where the main menus are, how to locate a particular well in the system and then how you can find detailed information about specific wells. Building a Rain Barrell Want to build your own rain barrel? George and Emily give you the rundown on how to get it done using materials you can find at most hardware stores. Watersaving Native Plant Landscape Video Conserving water by converting high water use turf and nonnative plants to low water use native plants is a priority for the Trinity Glen Rose District. Here's one sample of a video we produced to show how great a yard can look with native plants and some great landscape design. You can watch more of these types of landscape videos at the District YouTube page .

Here you will find the latest research by the Trinity Glen Rose District in our effort to learn about the Trinity Aquifer. TGR District General Elections Next TGR District Officer General Elections will next be held on May 6, 2028 Election of Officer Information for May 2, 2026 General Elections ORDER OF ELECTION CANCELLATION (February 19, 2026) The May 2, 2026 director elections has been cancelled. NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT ORDER OF ELECTION (English version ) Called January 15, 2026 ORDER OF ELECTION (Spanish version) Posted Order of Election Bexar County - Elections Office Notice Page Location of Election: BEXAR COUNTY EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS & HOURS Bexar County participates in the Countywide Polling Place Program under Section 43.007, as amended, Texas Election Code. Registered voters will be able to cast their Election Day ballots at Vote Center's identified on the County Elections website. Location to File: Location a person may file candidate applications is at 12274 Bandera Rd. #106, Helotes, TX 78023 Candidate Filing Requirements: Fill out all content legibly and completely on the " Application for a Place on the Ballot for a General Election " , click link to document provided. Once complete please file at the Location of Election, there is no filing fee. Filing dates are January 14, 2026 - February 13, 2026. Qualifications for Office: To be qualified to be elected as a director, a person must be a registered voter in the precinct that person represents, be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a resident of the State of Texas for 12 months, and a resident of the district for 6 months prior to the regular candidate filing deadline (78 days before election day), not totally or partially mentally incapacitated, and not a convicted felon, unless pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities. Details on Requirements and “Eligibility for Public Office” can be found here in the Election Code, Chapter 141.001 . Current Board of Directors and Terms Important Websites Secretary of State, Elections Division Bexar County Elections Department Comal County Elections Department Kendall County Elections Department 2024 Campaign Finance Reports 2026 Campaign Finance Reports Precinct Boundaries

Take advantage of the Trinity Glen Rose District's conservation program incentives. You know the saying "Everything's Bigger in Texas." Well, that truism couldn't be more important than when it applies to conserving water, especially when it's hot (which can be most of the year). Did you know outdoor watering can double your water use during the summer? And lots of that wet stuff can be wasted through evaporation, runoff and just plain overwatering. And indoor water is wasted through leaks and incorrect water use habits, like leaving the water running when you're not using it. So, you need to love our local aquifers like the Trinity Aquifer and the Edwards Aquifer like you mean it. And that's why we say Don't Waste the Wet Stuff, because wasting water is just not Texas-like. Here are some great ideas for how your family can save water inside and outside and protect our water resources as well. So how many gallons does it take to produce one hamburger? According to Water Footprint Calculator, it takes 660 gallons of water to produce all of the ingredients in one hamburger. Check it out at this link. www.watercalculator.org/footprint/what-is-the-water-footprint-of Don't Waste the Wet Stuff! 1. Fix Leaks! Always be on the lookout for leaking faucets, pipes, and toilets to prevent water loss, which is water waste. Even minor leaks can accumulate significant waste and expense over time. 2. Never Leave the Water Running! If you're not using the water, turn it off. For example, don't let the water run when you're brushing your teeth. 3. Install Low-Flow Showerheads! Modern shower heads can produce great water pressure while reducing the actual use of water. Heck, you might even get creative and shut of the off water while soaping up. 4. Take Short Showers! The math on this water-saving tip adds up quickly. Get in, soap up, rinse off, turn the water off. Save the singing for when you're drying off! 5. Only Wash When You Have a Full Load! Your clothes washer is near the top water device in your home when it comes to using water. So only use it when you have a full load to do. And, the next time you have to buy one, find a low-water-us appliance. 6. Wash Only Full Loads of Dishes! Did you know that your dishwasher is more efficient than washing dishes by hand? That's because people tend to leave the water running when washing dishes in the sink. Save some time, money and water by putting that dishwasher to use. Water only on your designated day and preferably in the early morning. Check your sprinkler system and controller to ensure it is running efficiently. Install rain sensors on sprinkler systems. Fix leaky faucets and hoses..they waste water and money. Water your grass…not the sidewalk and street. Native plants don't require much water, overwatering can kill them. Make plans to change out your high water use turf grass to low water use, colorful native plants and ground cover. You don't have to do it all at once. Pick a spot in your yard that needs little love and start there. The Trinity Glen Rose District co-sponsors a video series called Go Gardening which teaches homeowners how to convert their landscapes to native plants, hardscapes and other decorative landscape materials. Click here to watch Go Gardening. Mid-day sun doesn't play well with landscape sprinklers. Use a broom to clear away debris, instead of using the hose. Here's What Your Yard Can Look Like with Texas Native Plants

The Trinity Glen Rose District partners with many great entities to teach water conservation and pollution prevention. TGR EVENTS 2021 Watersaver Landscape Tour Videos The Trinity Glen Rose District cosponsored the 2021 Watersaver Landscape Tour. This event was held online and more than 350 people took time to watch. In case you missed it, you can watch the tour videos featuring some beautiful, water-saving landscapes from around San Antonio. We'd like for you to come away with a few ideas on how you can improve the look and feel of your yard while substituting native plants for grass and other nonnative plants that require lots of water to keep healthy. Many thanks are due to the homeowners who agreed to not only let us show their yards but also participate in the videos. They are quite informative. One last item...you can download the plant lists we put together for each yard, which should help you next time you visit a nursery to pick the right plants for your home's landscape. We hope you enjoy these videos as much as we did in putting them together. Download the plant list here. 2019 Watersaver Landscape Tour - Photos Trinity Joe 3V3A8317 Trinity 1/32 The Trinity Glen Rose District cosponsored the 2019 Watersaver Landscape Tour. This tour offered residents the opportunity to visit various landscapes in various parts of the city to see how they can improve the look of their yards while saving water. Click the arrows to view the photos.

Learn about the latest activities of the Trinity Glen Rose District board of directors. TGR DISTRICT RULES, FORMS, & FEES * Please call the office with any questions on forms and contact us to make an appointment if you need to visit the office for an appropriate staff member to be available to meet with you* District Rules - Current District Rules (adopted October 16, 2025) District Forms Notice of Intent to Drill, Modify, or Plug (also transfer well registration ownership) Existing Well Registration Operating Permit Renewal, Amendment, Or Transfer Affidavit to Produce Groundwater Individual ( non-exempt well owners submit with Notice of Intent for new wells) Affidavit to Produce Groundwater Entity Deed of Records Filing Info Sheet*** Production Report Form Pump Installation Report Form Meter Registration Form *Note - there is no fee to register an existing well or to t ransfer Ownership . Fees for drilling, plugging, or modifying a well are listed on Notice of Intent Form and the District Fee Schedule. District Fees District Fee Schedule Process and Contact Information The available forms are for well owners or potential well owners and well drillers who need to register an existing well, drill a new well, plug a well, or to make modifications to their existing well or modify a permit, including registering a meter and providing well production. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Please Note: All Wells issued permits December 1st, 2004 and after MUST have a Geophysical Log run on the well and submitted to the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District along with the State Well Drillers Report and a completed Application to Register a Well. * If you need to visit the office to discuss the rules, forms or fees, please contact the office for an appointment to make sure a staff member will be available to meet with you.* To submit a completed form or materials, please send it to the appropriate address. All applications, forms and payment to Trinity Glen Rose GCD : Trinity Glen Rose GCD c/o Emily Green PO BOX 1589 Helotes, TX 78023 Phone (210) 698-1155 Fax(210)698-1159, or office@tgrgcd.org Need to find out if you need a Well Permit from the San Antonio Water System : San Antonio Water System c/o Elizabeth Gomez, SAWS 2800 US HWY 281 N San Antonio, TX 78212 Phone (210) 233-2349 Need to Find out if you need a Well Permit from the Edwards Aquifer Authority : Edwards Aquifer Authority Well Construction Program 900 E. Quincy San Antonio, TX 78215 Phone (210)222-2204

Learn about the latest activities of the Trinity Glen Rose District board of directors. TGR DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TGR Meeting Information The board meeting agenda and other info can be found on the Board Meeting page here . Trinity Glen Rose District Precinct Map Use the map to determine which precinct you live in Dr. Stuart Birnbaum Precinct 1 Joe duMenil Precinct 2 Steven Peterson Precinct 3 Joe Silman Precinct 4 David Timmermann Precinct 5 Use the map to locate your District when using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. For Safari users, click here to determine the District in which you reside. Trinity Glen Rose District Board Members Dr. Stuart Birnbaum Precinct 1 Vice-Chair Joe duMenil Precinct 2 Chairman Steven Peterson Precinct 3 Secretary Joe Silman Precinct 4 Treasurer David Timmermann Precinct 5 Asst. Sec./Treasurer Dr. Stuart Birnbaum - Precinct 1 (Vice-Chair) - Term expires 05/2028 Dr. Stuart Birnbaum is an elected representative and was appointed to the TGR Board in December 2020. Birnbaum is an emeritus associate professor in the department of geological sciences at the University of Texas at San Antonio where he conducted research in sedimentology and microbial geochemistry. He earned his B.S. degree in geology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his Ph.D. in geology from Cambridge University in the UK. Since retiring Birnbaum has been actively engaged with Citizens’ Climate Lobby serving as a co-leader of the San Antonio chapter of CCL. He is also a Board member of the Scenic Loop – Helotes Creek Alliance, a local environmental organization, and is an En-ROADS ambassador with Climate Interactive. Precinct 1 boundaries cover the area near the City of Helotes. See the map above. Joe duMenil - Precinct 2 (Board Chairman) - Term expires 05/2028 Joe duMenil is an elected representative and currently serves as the Board Chairman. He has served the District since April 2011. Mr. duMenil has over 45 years of experience in the development and management of public infrastructure. He gained his experience by serving 20 years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and over 25 years in both public and private sectors. He currently is assisting Doucet, a Kleinfelder Company in their business development pursuits in Central Texas. He holds a B.S. degree in Construction Science and a M.S. degree in Construction Management from Texas A&M University. Mr. duMenil has been a Certified Floodplain Manager since 2002 and is actively involved in several professional organizations such as Texas Floodplain Management Association, Society of American Military Engineers, Texas Public Works Association, Construction Management Association of America and American Council of Engineering Companies. Precinct 2 encompasses the largest geographic area in District with the western boundaries being Highway 16 in the Helotes area, Camp Bullis on the east, Loop 1604 in the south and the Bexar County line to the north. This Precinct also extends into Kendall and Comal Counties within the City Limits of Fair Oaks Ranch. Also included in the Precinct 2 boundaries are the City of Grey Forest, a portion of the City of Helotes, numerous residential and commercial communities and the environmentally protected Government Canyon Nature Park. Steven Peterson - Precinct 3 (Secretary) - Precinct 3 term expires 05/2030 Steven Peterson is a native San Antonian residing in Kinder Ranch. He is a graduate of Texas A&M and served in the San Antonio Police Department for 34 years. He has also served 7 years as a City of San Antonio District 10 Director of Neighborhood Engagement and Military Affairs. Now happily retired. He serves on this board as well as the board of the Master Leadership of S.A. Alumni Association. Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley cover most of the western portion of Precinct 3. The southern boundary runs up against the Stone Oak area and the Cibolo Creek forms most of the northern boundary. Eisenhauer Park is a highly used urban park in Precinct 3, and Panther Springs Creek Nature Area is a family friendly park residing in the district. A unique aspect of Precinct 3 is that three creeks, Leon, Salado, Panther Springs, run through the area. These tributaries are often included in water quality discussions due to their potential recharge to the aquifers which underlie them. Joe Silman - Precinct 4 (Treasurer) - Term expires 05/2030 Joe Silman is a retired partner with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and he focused his business consulting with water, electric and gas utilities. In addition to serving on the TGRGCD board, Mr. Silman also is President of the Stone Oak POA Board of Directors. Mr. Silman knows that with many homes and large water using businesses in the area, water conservation must be a high priority for all who receive their water from either San Antonio Water System Edwards Aquifer or Trinity Glen Rose wells. In the coming months, the TGRGCD will be enhancing its conservation messaging to encourage the focused stewardship of the area's water resources. Precinct 4 is the most densely populated in the TGRGCD. It includes the growing Stone Oak area with its 27 subdivisions, plus robust business and medical developments. Additionally, the Club at Sonterra and Martin Marietta Hwy 281 quarry are located within Precinct 4. The southern boundary of Precinct 4 is Loop 1604, Wilderness Oak on the north, NW Military Highway to the west and Highway 281 on the east. David Timmermann - Precinct 5 (Asst. Sec./Treasurer) - Term expires 05/2030 David Timmermannn was elected to the roll of Director of Precinct 5 on May 2, 2025. He is a native Texan with over 40 years of experience as a civil engineer, delivering large scale water supply and water treatment projects across Texas. He currently serves as the manager of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control for Provenance Engineering. Mr. Timmermann is passionate about developing and using tools and models to understand our aquifer system, finding a balance with aquifer stressors, and educating the public about this precious natural groundwater resource for future generations. Precinct 5 is located on the eastern reach of the District. It is the second largest precinct in geographic size and has a highly faulted underground structure. The PGA Village Golf Course and Marriott Resort are two of the more recognizable destinations in Precinct 5. The Vulcan Quarry mines limestone in northern Bexar County and is subject to various environmental regulations due to its proximity to recharge features and aquifer water.

Looking for water data? You've come to the right place. You can find water well locations and data at this page. Trinity Aquifer in Northern Bexar County The Trinity Aquifer is one of nine major aquifers defined by the state , stretching from the Texas Hill Country into Oklahoma, and it is the primary water source within the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGR). Though often referred to as a single aquifer, the Trinity Aquifer is really a group of aquifers , experts say. It’s divided into three units — the Upper, Middle and Lower Trinity — and within those are more layers, or strata, made up of different formations, all of which allow water to move through in different ways and at different rates. TRINITY AQUIFER EDUCATION You can download a technical geologic and hydrologic report of the Trinity Aquifer by clicking this link. The Trinity system stretches across 61 counties from northeast of Dallas to southwest of San Antonio covering more than 10,000 square miles at the surface and more than 21,000 square miles below ground. It runs throughout much of the Hill Country, including all or portions of Kendall, Comal, Hays and Blanco counties, and is considered one of the “most extensive and highly used groundwater resources in Texas” by the Texas Water Development Board. The Trinity Aquifer is a low production aquifer which recharges slowly, with only an estimated 4–5% of rain recharging it. Despite its slow recharge rate, it stands as one of Texas’ most extensive and heavily used groundwater resources. Primarily utilized by municipalities, it also serves as a vital source for rural homes, irrigation, livestock, and other domestic uses. Trinity Aquifer Trinity Aquifer Subgroup (down dip) Trinity Aquifer in Northern Bexar County Trinity Aquifer water well depths vary from shallow, hand-dug wells to drilled wells that can be more than 1,200 feet deep based on TWDB records for Bexar County. Depths are highly variable and depend entirely on site-specific topography and geology, especially faulting. Well yields in the Trinity are typically dependent on the nature of fractures and dissolution features intersected by the well bore, which can be highly variable over short distances. Well yields are typically low (less than 20 gallons per minute (gpm) ) but may occasionally be significantly higher, with yields of 400-600 gpm being reported in some wells. Water quality within a specific aquifer can be defined or characterized in a general sense, but can vary significantly based on local geology, hydrology, and structure. The Trinity Glen Rose District is located in the southern portion of the Trinity Aquifer where it underlies the Texas Hill Country. The District includes the northern third of Bexar County as well as small parts of Comal and Kendall counties and is part of the Edwards Plateau. Although it is defined by the state as a major aquifer, the water quality and productivity of the Trinity Aquifer throughout the region, including the District, varies greatly. The District is located entirely within the San Antonio River basin and is divided by three sub-basins: the Cibolo Creek, Medina River, and Upper San Antonio River sub-basins. The Cibolo Creek, Leon Creek, Salado Creek, and the Upper San Antonio River watersheds provide for surface drainage generally from the northwest to the southeast within the District. Cibolo Creek is a tributary of the San Antonio River and drains from northwest to southeast across the Trinity Group of Aquifers, where it is a major recharge feature of these aquifers. Cibolo Creek is also the county boundary between portions of northern Bexar County and adjacent counties to the north and east. Salado and Leon Creeks flow from northwest to southeast through the middle of the District, eventually joining the San Antonio and Medina Rivers to the south. Trinity Aquifer Surface Geology & Fault Map - Click the Map to View Interactive Map Recharge to the Trinity Group of Aquifers occurs via local precipitation on its outcrop, infiltration of flows in Cibolo Creek, and through the overlying units where the Trinity is present in the subsurface. The quantification of recharge to the Trinity Aquifer in the Hill Country is difficult and estimates of recharge to the Trinity Aquifer vary significantly, from as low as 1.5 percent of precipitation to as much as 11 percent of precipitation (Muller and Prince, 1979; Kuniansky, 1989). Most estimates are between 4 and 7 percent of precipitation (Mace and others, 2000). However, the recharge dynamics in the District are quite different than the Trinity Aquifer throughout much of the Hill Country due to the rapid recharge that occurs through large recharge features, which are present in many areas of the District, but most prevalent in the Cibolo Creek area. When Cibolo Creek has water in the stretches along northern Bexar County, the losses of water from the creek are substantial and serve as a significant recharge source to the Trinity Aquifer in the District. Although this rapid recharge can occur in other isolated areas of the Trinity Aquifer in the Hill Country, it is a dominant recharge mechanism in the District. The substantial volume of recharge that periodically occurs during wet periods and flooding along Cibolo Creek creates relatively large variations in water levels in the Trinity Aquifer in the District. When water levels are high in the District, there is a natural hydraulic gradient that drives groundwater laterally to the southeast into the Edwards Aquifer. After groundwater is recharged to the aquifer, the karstic nature of many of the formations allow the rapid movement of groundwater through the aquifer. The result can be large fluctuations in water levels in wells as groundwater moves quickly through the aquifer. Dolomitic Limestone Fossiliferous Limestone Shale and Sandstone Discharge from the Trinity Aquifer - When water levels are high in the District, there is a greater driving force to move groundwater laterally to the southeast into the Edwards Aquifer. While the Edwards Aquifer does receive large volumes of water from the Trinity Aquifer, water wells are also a primary source of discharge from the Trinity in Bexar County. Historic pumping from the Trinity Aquifer within Bexar County has increased over time, from approximately 11,000 acre-feet in 2009 to greater than 23,000 acre-feet per year since 2016. Production from wells can vary significantly based on water levels in the Trinity. Water demand will continue to increase in the Hill Country, and this may add more pressure to increase groundwater production from the Trinity Aquifer in the District. Production from the Trinity Aquifer is primarily used for municipal purposes, with some production for domestic, irrigation, livestock and mining. More than 80 percent of the current groundwater production from the Trinity in the District is used for public water supply. Brackish Water in the Trinity Aquifer The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Brackish Resources Aquifer Characterization System (BRACS) Program was established in 2009 to map and characterize the brackish portions of Texas aquifers to provide useful information and data to regional water planning groups and other entities interested in using brackish groundwater as a water supply. Both Texas industry and public water supply planners are looking at brackish groundwater to supplement stressed freshwater resources. Brackish groundwater is a significant water supply component that can be used to meet future water demands. Groundwater desalination strategies in the 2022 State Water Plan represent additional new groundwater supply for nine of the regional planning groups. Desalination of brackish groundwater has been recommended as an additional supply volume of approximately 19,000 acre-feet per year in 2020, with an additional 157,000 acre-feet per year of brackish groundwater recommended to be in service by 2070. Trinity Aquifer in Northern Bexar County (dark green) Bexar County The Hill Country Trinity Aquifer is the southern portion of the larger Trinity Aquifer system, one of Texas’ nine major aquifers. It extends across roughly 15,500 square miles of Central Texas, spanning 24 counties from the Hill Country to the Gulf Coastal Plain. Composed of layered Cretaceous-age limestone, sandstone, and shale of the Trinity Group, the aquifer thickens southeastward and is heavily faulted by the Balcones and Luling Fault Zones, which influence groundwater flow and salinity. The aquifer includes six primary water-bearing units divided into 3 hydrologic units: the Upper Trinity, Middle Trinity, and Lower Trinity. The map above displays the study area boundary and the official TWDB Trinity Aquifer boundary. The outcrop (in dark green) is the area where the aquifer is exposed at the surface or is very close to the surface. The downdip or subcrop (in lighter green) is the portion of the aquifer that is below the surface, under other formations. The BRACS study boundary extends further downdip than the official aquifer footprint because brackish studies focus on deeper portions of the aquifer. VIEW THE BRACKISH WATER STORY MAP HERE

Take advantage of the Trinity Glen Rose District's conservation program incentives. DROUGHT INFORMATION TGR Drought and Conservation Management Plan Managing Drought PDF Trinity Glen Rose District Moves to STAGE 2 Drought Restrictions Published June 25, 2026 After considering rising levels in the Trinity Aquifer monitoring wells due to significant rainfall over the past several months, the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGR) will be moving from Drought Stage 3 to Stage 2 of its drought management plan. “The District is pleased to report that with more rain in the long-term forecast and the recent downpours replenishing the District’s monitoring wells, we’ve decided to go to Stage 2 of our drought plan which is a reduction from the highest level drought Stage 3 which we’ve been in since November 1, 2024,” said TGR General Manager Amanda Maloukis. “There is still more room for wells to recover, so we are going to be a bit cautious in our drought approach over the next several months. We just published an article about a “Super El Niño” possibly bringing a strong rainy season later in 2026 to Texas. While we all hope that this much needed rain continues throughout the rest of the year, we haven’t reached a point of saying this current five-to-six year drought is over.” From a water conservation standpoint, the District is urging home and business owners to take maximum advantage of the recent precipitation by keeping automatic sprinkler systems off and only hand watering where necessary. The soil is still fairly saturated with water and plants know how to access that water, so there is no need to waste water by putting more on landscapes now. You can read more about the TGR District Drought Plan at: www.TrinityGlenRose.com/drought . STAGE 2 Drought Measures (Includes all measures of STAGE 1 and Year-Round Conservation) 1. Water use reduction goal of 10%. 2. Watering with a hand-held hose may occur any time and any day. 3. Watering with a spray irrigation system, sprinkler, or soaker hose is allowed to only once a week, from 5-10 a.m. and 9 p.m.-12 a.m. on your designated watering day as determined by your address in Stage 1. 4. Watering with drip irrigation may run up to two days a week on Monday and Friday, before 10 a.m. or after 9 p.m. Year-round Conservation Measures This stage is what most people would consider normal seasonal climate conditions for the area. Year-round watering rules are in effect when no drought conditions are active. The District strongly encourages homeowners, home owner associations, homebuilders and/or developers, exempt or non-exempt well users to incorporate these conservation practices. Specifically, the incorporation of the following best management practices: 1. Rain Sensors - rain sensors should be installed and maintained on all irrigation systems equipped with automatic irrigation controls and inspected annually. 2. Xeriscape Option - Homebuilders and/or developers subdividing lots and/or constructing new single family residential homes should offer a xeriscape option in any series of landscaping options offered to prospective home buyers. 3. Rainwater Harvesting Systems - Homebuilders, developers, Homeowner Associations, and homeowners should consider the installation of rain harvesting systems. Rain harvesting systems can reduce reliance on common water supplies with a low-cost investment. 4. Improve the quality of home irrigation systems - Homeowners, Homeowner Associations, homebuilders, and developers should consider installing or replacing irrigation systems with an efficient system. This can lessen the strain on groundwater resources. This article was published November 1, 2024 TGR District Moves to Drought Stage 3 With water well levels already near historic lows and fall rainfall deficits at around five inches, the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGR) declared STAGE 3 water restrictions in compliance with the District’s Drought Contingency Plan effective as of Friday, November 1. “We are seeing very negative trends in our Trinity Aquifer monitoring water well levels continue. Additionally, we’re seeing that same type of problem with the Edwards Aquifer,” said TGR General Manager Amanda Maloukis. “So as the Edwards Aquifer Authority is considering for the first time ever declaring Stage 5 of their drought plan, we know that it is critical for us to declare Stage 3 of our drought plan. These two drought stages are the highest levels of required conservation measures and they’re being invoked due to our persistent drought which has prevented water wells from replenishing to get us back to somewhat normal water levels.” Since September 1, San Antonio has recorded a little less than 1.5 inches of rain. That’s 5 inches below average for the first eight weeks of fall. This is also the driest start to fall since 2008 which was also one of the area’s toughest droughts. As of now, it has been two months since any rain has fallen in San Antonio. Given those very dry conditions, the current US Drought Monitor lists the majority of Bexar County as being in (D3)-Extreme Drought . “How can people help our aquifers? First of all, the growing season has stopped, so there should absolutely be no lawn watering happening,” Maloukis stated in her call to action. “Even though our Stage 3 irrigation measures limit watering to once every other two weeks, that restriction is really written for summer months when landscapes do need a little water to stay alive. So, please, turn off all sprinkler systems and hand water only where and when necessary. Then, we would ask families to talk about conserving water. We can save a lot of water by taking short showers, washing only full loads of clothes and dishes and never just letting a faucet run. You must have an active purpose for using water to turn the faucet on.” Maloukis concluded by reminding people that droughts are a part of living in South Texas. And, at some point, those droughts end with plentiful rainfall. But, until that much needed precipitation returns, it is up to every family and business operation to take these water conserving measures seriously. The conservation measures outlined and strongly encouraged under TGR’s Stage 3 drought plan include all conservation measures from Stage’s 1 and 2 unless replaced by Stage 3: Watering with an irrigation system, sprinkler, or soaker hose is allowed once every other week, from 5- 10 a.m. and 9-12 p.m. on your designated watering day as determined by your address. Watering with drip irrigation may run one day a week, on Friday, from 5-10 a.m. or 9-12 p.m. Watering with a hand-held hose may occur any time and any day. Water use reduction goal of 15%. Installing newly planted landscapes is highly discouraged. Aesthetic fountains should not be utilized unless an alternative source of water other than groundwater. Do not wash parking lots, driveways or sidewalks unless health and safety is a risk. The use of a commercial car wash facility that recycles water is allowed any day. Alternate sources of water are highly encouraged such as rain water harvesting, reclaimed condensate, reclaimed grey water, recycled water, and other non-groundwater sources. Below is a chart outlining the day of the week your household is allowed to water, which is every other week during Stage 3 drought restrictions. But, as mentioned, with the landscape growing season over for 2024, there should not be any lawn watering with sprinkler systems occurring now. You can download a complete copy of TGR’s Drought Stage Plan and the District’s latest drought brochure “Managing Drought” at our website. www.trinityglenrose.com/drought-information . The TGR Conservation page has additional ways each household can help save water during these very dry weather conditions. You can find those tips at the link . Drought and Weather Resources TWDB Drought Monitor/Drought Resources Page TWDB Precipitation Stations/TEXMESONET Map Palmer Drought Severity Index Map Texas Drought Monitor Map Historical Palmer Drought Indices NOAA Precipitation Estimates Map NOAA Soil Moisture Map Texas Burn Bans Map TCEQ List of PWS's Limiting Water Use to Avoid Shortages TWDB Flood Viewer TWDB Drought Monitor Map Click on the image below for most up-to-date information. Drought map on 10-31-2024