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Texas Enforces Stage 5 Water Restrictions Amid Historic Drought

5/29/2025

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Bexar County, Texas, has implemented Stage 5 water restrictions as aquifer levels plummet to historic lows, impacting nearby Hays County. The Edwards Aquifer Authority mandates a staggering 44% cut in water usage across 68 permits. With drought conditions reaching their worst since 1956, local authorities are compelled to enforce these critical measures.

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Bexar County, Texas, has implemented Stage 5 water restrictions as aquifer levels plummet to historic lows, impacting nearby Hays County. The Edwards Aquifer Authority mandates a staggering 44% cut in water usage across 68 permits. With drought conditions reaching their worst since 1956, local authorities are compelled to enforce these critical measures.