Edwards Aquifer

San Antonio has gone more than 40 days without measurable rain as of this week, the longest dry stretch since 2015.

Despite Hurricane Beryl and some isolated showers in the last 10 days, San Antonio's rainfall totals are little more than a drop in the bucket compared to what's needed to end a years-long drought for the region.

Tuesday through Thursday will be the hottest days of a hot week for San Antonio, with air temperatures near 101 and heat indices around 110. Highs for the rest of the week will push near 100 through at least Saturday.

Previously, the City of Kyle has bought water from San Marcos on a case-by-case basis. The new agreement runs through 2026 and ensures Kyle will have access to an additional 163 million gallons of water each year.

A recent rainfall may have recharged one, another may not have enough water to keep up with demand.

The National Weather Service reported recent light rains nourished the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. But an aquifer expert said the region still needs a lot more water.

SAWS is patrolling neighborhoods and issuing citations for those who violate guidelines.

May rains have boosted the Edwards Aquifer and relieved drought conditions in the area, according to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor and the authority that manages the aquifer.

The proposed plant would dump up to one million gallons of treated wastewater a day into Helotes Creek

Critics say the planned subdivision could pollute the Edwards Aquifer