exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas

A sewer overflow led to over 100,000 gallons of wastewater being dumped into Converse-area Salitrillo Creek. The San Antonio River Authority, in collaboration with local authorities, responded to a significant sewer overflow incident at the Salitrillo Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The storm is expected to pass over Polk County as they’re still trying to recover from widespread flooding they had back in April. With Beryl hitting the declaration says more flooding will likely occur in the low-lying parts of the county and along the Trinity River.

Records low water levels continue to plague area lakes and rivers, while springs are drying up. Where do we stand? And what does it mean for you?

Texas’ most populous cities lost roughly 88 billion gallons of water last year because of aging water infrastructure and extreme heat, costing them millions of dollars and straining the state’s water supply, according to self-reported water loss audits. The documents show that bigger municipalities are not immune to water issues often seen in smaller, less-resourced communities around the state. All but one big city saw increased water loss from last year's audits.

The Trinity River Authority is talking broadly, not specifically, about the underlying issue that resulted in their "potential failure watch" declaration late last month.

Even with the watch in place, residents in the area didn't seem to be too worried about it.

Although Lake Livingston are more than 80 miles away from downtown Houston, millions of people could be left dry if something were to happen to the lake’s supply of water. The City of Houston relies on water that flows from Lake Livingston, over the dam and into the Trinity River for drinking water.

Cedar Park officials are planning to adopt an update for both the city’s Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Plan as well as its Water Conservation Plan. Director of Public Works and Utilities Eric Rauschuber said the updated plans will outline additional conservation trigger levels and new approaches to water conservation. 

Mercedes city leaders plan to add detention ponds to reduce flooding Share: By: Related Story The city of Mercedes has an extra $2 million they will use to protect against future storms. The Texas General Land Office awarded the city $2 million dollars in grants.

Construction crews are working around the clock to make repairs to the Lake Livingston Dam after near-historic rainfall caused damage to the dam.

Nearly a week after the Trinity River Authority declared a “potential failure watch” for the Lake Livingston Dam, we’re learning about the damage done during flooding earlier this year. Near-historic rainfalls resulted in flooding throughout SE Texas. Along the Trinity River, communities were hit hard with the flow being released from the Lake Livingston Dam.

Bellaire city officials are considering implementing a stormwater drainage utility system that would include establishing a new monthly fee for residential and commercial owners.

The Lake Livingston Dam is currently under an urgent warning called a 'potential failure watch.'

While the drought has improved dramatically over the last few months, our lakes have seen split results. Lake Buchanan has risen considerably, whereas Lake Travis, home to a lot of water recreation, hasn’t risen by nearly as much. 

The spillway was damaged by recent flooding. There is no immediate danger according to the Trinity River Authority.

According to the news release, the lower rates follow a March board decision to refund $12 million to SJRA wholesale water customers. The decision was made after two customers through the GRP paid back money owed to the SJRA, and the GRP also had an increase in revenue following recent droughts.