Trinity Aquifer Pumping May Impact Recreation Hot Spots

Drought and pumping of aquifers in Central Texas affect not only drinking water but also recreation.

By Carol FlakeFeb. 24, 2015, 11:00 p.m. CentralUpdated Feb. 24, 2015, 11:00 p.m. Central

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Trinity Aquifer Pumping May Impact Recreation Hot Spots

by Carol Flake, The Texas Tribune
February 24, 2015

<h1>Trinity Aquifer Pumping May Impact Recreation Hot Spots</h1>
<p class="byline">by Carol Flake, The Texas Tribune <br />February 24, 2015</p>
<p>Drought and pumping of aquifers in Central Texas affect not only drinking water but also <a href="http://rootsrated.com/stories/when-will-austins-swimming-holes-dry-up">recreation</a>. T<span>hose who enjoy swimming, fishing or paddling in the area are expressing alarm over a proposed plan by a corporation to pump water from the Trinity Aquifer near Wimberley. Among the affected attractions</span>&nbsp;are Barton Springs and Jacob's Well.&nbsp;<span>(RootsRated)</span></p>
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Trinity Aquifer Pumping May Impact Recreation Hot Spots

Carol Flake, The Texas Tribune
February 24, 2015

Drought and pumping of aquifers in Central Texas affect not only drinking water but also recreation. Those who enjoy swimming, fishing or paddling in the area are expressing alarm over a proposed plan by a corporation to pump water from the Trinity Aquifer near Wimberley. Among the affected attractions are Barton Springs and Jacob's Well. (RootsRated)

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Drought and pumping of aquifers in Central Texas affect not only drinking water but also recreation. Those who enjoy swimming, fishing or paddling in the area are expressing alarm over a proposed plan by a corporation to pump water from the Trinity Aquifer near Wimberley. Among the affected attractions are Barton Springs and Jacob’s Well. (RootsRated)

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