The City of San Marcos will enact stricter drought restrictions beginning Sunday at noon.
The city will enter Stage 2 drought restrictions after the Edwards Aquifer Authority declared Stage 2 pumping restrictions on Monday The EAA stated that it entered into Stage 2 restrictions as water levels decline and springflow diminishes at San Marcos Springs and at Comal Springs in New Braunfels.
The city announced it would follow suit Wednesday after the 10-day average Edwards Aquifer index fell below 650 feet above mean sea level. According to the city, the 10-day average aquifer level was at 649.3 feet msl, while the daily reading was 647.8 feet msl on Wednesday.
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