The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) declares an increase in Critical Period Management permit reductions to Stage 3

Press Release by Edwards Aquifer Authority

  San Antonio, TX – The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) declares an increase in Critical Period Management permit reductions to Stage 3 for the Uvalde Pool and the San Antonio Pool. Today, June 26, 2023, it was officially confirmed that the 10-day average at the J-27 index well was at 844.9 feet above mean sea level (ft msl), which meets the criteria for Stage 3 permit reductions within the Uvalde Pool. Additionally, effective Saturday, June 24, 2023, the 10-day average at the J-17 index well for the San Antonio Pool was 639.6 ft msl which meets the criteria to implement Stage 3 permit reductions. Hence, the EAA formally declares Stage 3 permit reductions for both the Uvalde Pool and the San Antonio Pool.