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Receive report from EAA staff on the status of the aquifer storage and recovery project under development by New Braunfels Utilities.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED MOTION:
None. This item is for informational purposes only.
SUMMARY:
In 2017, the EAA and New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) entered into an Interlocal Cooperation Contract to facilitate oversight and approval of an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project to be developed by NBU. Project progress and approvals depend upon results from a phased investigation that demonstrate there will be no adverse impacts to Edwards Aquifer water quality or flow at Comal Springs. Mr. Paul Bertetti, Director - Aquifer Science, will present an update of project activities including preparations for the start of Phase 2 of the project’s three-phases-the Demonstration Well Phase. Continued background monitoring results, schedule changes, and next steps in the approval process will also be discussed.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
This agenda item supports the EAA’s policy direction as set forth in the EAA 2016-20 Strategic Plan:
Goal C. Identify and Address Recharge Initiatives for the Edwards Aquifer
Goal E. Conduct Research that Enhances Understanding and Effective Management of the Aquifer