After a rollercoaster summer of weather, Austin residents have seen their water future take several dramatic turns in just the past 48 hours. As of this weekend, the Highland Lakes—Austin’s main water supply—are in much better shape thanks to recent record-breaking rainfall, but city leaders and Austin Water are still calling for conservation. According to reporting from CBS Austin, despite this summer’s historic rainfall totals, Austinites are reminded to use water wisely, keep bills low, and ensure the reservoirs stay full as the city enters the end of a second year of Stage 2 drought restrictions.
Reservoir conditions have improved sharply: Lake Travis, one of the city’s two main reservoirs, rose by 20 feet in just four days early last week, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority. As of now, both Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan are more than 70 percent full—far healthier than they were at the start of spring, when they hovered at drought-inducing, half-empty levels. LCRA spokesperson Clara Tuma called this “a dynamic situation,” warning new rainfall could shift projections again, but current reservoir levels will relieve some of the region’s immediate water security anxieties. However, the LCRA has warned residents to stay off major lakes for several days after the deluge due to fast flows, flood debris, and the risk of encountering bacteria from recent floods, as increased rainfall tends to bring bacterial runoff and extra public health concerns.
Weather-wise, Austin’s August heatwave persists, with daily highs ranging from about 87 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit and overnight lows steady in the mid-70s. Multiple weather sources such as Weather25.com confirm that the city recorded three rainy days in August so far, with up to 90 millimeters of precipitation reported citywide. The result: far more water in area lakes than many expected, but also a call to stay hydrated and pay attention to weather alerts, as sudden pop-up storms are still possible and humidity remains high.
Drinking water quality has remained stable according to Austin Water, with careful monitoring following the latest floods. City officials are putting extra attention on outdoor water use, noting that smart irrigation and drought-resilient landscaping can go a long way in keeping the city sustainable as both population and temperatures climb. Austin Water’s My Water Portal tool is featured as a real-time way for residents to check on their water usage and catch any sneaky leaks before they lead to big bills or wasted water.
For those in apartments, the advice is to double-check water provider information for access to conservation resources. Water conservation isn’t just a slogan—Austin Water’s five-year plan, as presented to the City Council last week, aims to reduce daily water use down to 119 gallons per person. Over 2023 and 2024, the city averaged about 130 gallons per person per day, so more community effort is needed to hit the new target.
Finally, city planners are working overtime to prepare for more growth and future droughts, focusing on expanding reclaimed water systems, requiring new construction to capture rain and condensate, and considering new underground storage options for surplus water. Every drop saved today is a promise for tomorrow.
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Reservoir conditions have improved sharply: Lake Travis, one of the city’s two main reservoirs, rose by 20 feet in just four days early last week, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority. As of now, both Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan are more than 70 percent full—far healthier than they were at the start of spring, when they hovered at drought-inducing, half-empty levels. LCRA spokesperson Clara Tuma called this “a dynamic situation,” warning new rainfall could shift projections again, but current reservoir levels will relieve some of the region’s immediate water security anxieties. However, the LCRA has warned residents to stay off major lakes for several days after the deluge due to fast flows, flood debris, and the risk of encountering bacteria from recent floods, as increased rainfall tends to bring bacterial runoff and extra public health concerns.
Weather-wise, Austin’s August heatwave persists, with daily highs ranging from about 87 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit and overnight lows steady in the mid-70s. Multiple weather sources such as Weather25.com confirm that the city recorded three rainy days in August so far, with up to 90 millimeters of precipitation reported citywide. The result: far more water in area lakes than many expected, but also a call to stay hydrated and pay attention to weather alerts, as sudden pop-up storms are still possible and humidity remains high.
Drinking water quality has remained stable according to Austin Water, with careful monitoring following the latest floods. City officials are putting extra attention on outdoor water use, noting that smart irrigation and drought-resilient landscaping can go a long way in keeping the city sustainable as both population and temperatures climb. Austin Water’s My Water Portal tool is featured as a real-time way for residents to check on their water usage and catch any sneaky leaks before they lead to big bills or wasted water.
For those in apartments, the advice is to double-check water provider information for access to conservation resources. Water conservation isn’t just a slogan—Austin Water’s five-year plan, as presented to the City Council last week, aims to reduce daily water use down to 119 gallons per person. Over 2023 and 2024, the city averaged about 130 gallons per person per day, so more community effort is needed to hit the new target.
Finally, city planners are working overtime to prepare for more growth and future droughts, focusing on expanding reclaimed water systems, requiring new construction to capture rain and condensate, and considering new underground storage options for surplus water. Every drop saved today is a promise for tomorrow.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is Your Water News for Austin, Texas podcast. After
a roller coaster summer of weather, Austin residents have seen
their water future take several dramatic turns in just the
past forty eight hours. As of this weekend, the Highland Lakes,
Austin's main water supply are in much better shape thanks
to recent record breaking rainfall, but city leaders and Austin
(00:22):
Water are still calling for conservation. According to reporting from
CBS Austin, despite this summer's historic rainfall totals, Austinites are
reminded to use water wisely, keep bills low, and ensure
the reservoirs stay full. As the city enters the end
of a second year of Stage two drought restrictions, Reservoir
(00:42):
conditions have improved sharply. Lake Travis, one of the city's
two main reservoirs, rose by twenty feet in just four
days early last week, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority.
As of now, both Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan are
more than seventy percent full, far healthier than they were
at the start of spring, when they hovered at drought
(01:03):
inducing half empty levels. LCRA spokesperson Clara Tuma called this
a dynamic situation warning new rainfall could shift projections again,
but current reservoir levels will relieve some of the region's
immediate water security anxieties. However, the LCRA has warned residents
to stay off major lakes for several days after the
(01:25):
deluge due to fast flows, flood debris, and the risk
of encountering bacteria from recent floods, as increased rainfall tends
to bring bacterial runoff and extra public health concerns. Weatherwise,
Austin's August heat wave persists, with daily highs ranging from
about eighty seven to ninety six degrees fahrenheit and overnight
lows steady in the mid seventies. Multiple weather sources, such
(01:49):
as weather twenty five dot com confirmed that the city
recorded three rainy days in August so far, with up
to ninety millimeters of precipitation reported citywide. The result far
more water in area lakes than many expected, but also
a call to stay hydrated and pay attention to weather
alerts as sudden pop up storms are still possible and
(02:10):
humidity remains high. Drinking water quality has remained stable, according
to Austin Water, with careful monitoring following the latest floods.
City officials are putting extra attention on outdoor water use,
noting that smart irrigation and drought resilient landscaping can go
a long way in keeping the city sustainable as both
(02:30):
population and temperatures climb. Austin Water's My Water Portal tool
is featured as a real time way for residents to
check on their water usage and catch any sneaky leaks
before they lead to big bills or wasted water. For
those in apartments, the advice is to double check water
provider information for access to conservation resources. Water conservation isn't
(02:54):
just a slogan. Austin Water's five year plan, as presented
to the city council last week, aims to reduce daily
water use down to one hundred nineteen gallons per person.
Over twenty twenty three and twenty twenty four, the city
averaged about one hundred and thirty gallons per person per day,
so more community effort is needed to hit the new target. Finally,
(03:15):
city planners are working overtime to prepare for more growth
and future droughts, focusing on expanding reclaimed water systems, requiring
new construction to capture rain and condensate and considering new
underground storage options for surplus water. Every drop saved today
is a promise for tomorrow. Thanks for tuning in. Remember
(03:36):
to subscribe and stay hydrated. This has been a quiet
please production. For more check out Quiet Please Dot ai
dot And that is it for today. Hit the subscribe
button and never miss a drop of news. Thanks for listening.
This is Your Water News for Austin, Texas podcast. After
a roller coaster summer of weather, Austin residents have seen
their water future take several dramatic turns in just the
past forty eight hours. As of this weekend, the Highland Lakes,
Austin's main water supply are in much better shape thanks
to recent record breaking rainfall, but city leaders and Austin
(00:22):
Water are still calling for conservation. According to reporting from
CBS Austin, despite this summer's historic rainfall totals, Austinites are
reminded to use water wisely, keep bills low, and ensure
the reservoirs stay full. As the city enters the end
of a second year of Stage two drought restrictions, Reservoir
(00:42):
conditions have improved sharply. Lake Travis, one of the city's
two main reservoirs, rose by twenty feet in just four
days early last week, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority.
As of now, both Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan are
more than seventy percent full, far healthier than they were
at the start of spring, when they hovered at drought
(01:03):
inducing half empty levels. LCRA spokesperson Clara Tuma called this
a dynamic situation warning new rainfall could shift projections again,
but current reservoir levels will relieve some of the region's
immediate water security anxieties. However, the LCRA has warned residents
to stay off major lakes for several days after the
(01:25):
deluge due to fast flows, flood debris, and the risk
of encountering bacteria from recent floods, as increased rainfall tends
to bring bacterial runoff and extra public health concerns. Weatherwise,
Austin's August heat wave persists, with daily highs ranging from
about eighty seven to ninety six degrees fahrenheit and overnight
lows steady in the mid seventies. Multiple weather sources, such
(01:49):
as weather twenty five dot com confirmed that the city
recorded three rainy days in August so far, with up
to ninety millimeters of precipitation reported citywide. The result far
more water in area lakes than many expected, but also
a call to stay hydrated and pay attention to weather
alerts as sudden pop up storms are still possible and
(02:10):
humidity remains high. Drinking water quality has remained stable, according
to Austin Water, with careful monitoring following the latest floods.
City officials are putting extra attention on outdoor water use,
noting that smart irrigation and drought resilient landscaping can go
a long way in keeping the city sustainable as both
(02:30):
population and temperatures climb. Austin Water's My Water Portal tool
is featured as a real time way for residents to
check on their water usage and catch any sneaky leaks
before they lead to big bills or wasted water. For
those in apartments, the advice is to double check water
provider information for access to conservation resources. Water conservation isn't
(02:54):
just a slogan. Austin Water's five year plan, as presented
to the city council last week, aims to reduce daily
water use down to one hundred nineteen gallons per person.
Over twenty twenty three and twenty twenty four, the city
averaged about one hundred and thirty gallons per person per day,
so more community effort is needed to hit the new target. Finally,
(03:15):
city planners are working overtime to prepare for more growth
and future droughts, focusing on expanding reclaimed water systems, requiring
new construction to capture rain and condensate and considering new
underground storage options for surplus water. Every drop saved today
is a promise for tomorrow. Thanks for tuning in. Remember
(03:36):
to subscribe and stay hydrated. This has been a quiet
please production. For more check out Quiet Please Dot ai
dot And that is it for today. Hit the subscribe
button and never miss a drop of news. Thanks for listening.
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