Friday, March 29, 2024 at 12:34 AM
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City eyes extra water; rate hikes possible

BOERNE – The Hill Country may have seen a respite from a lengthy dry spell due to recent rains, but future droughts have City Council seeking more piped-in water from a regional supplier.

BOERNE – The Hill Country may have seen a respite from a lengthy dry spell due to recent rains, but future droughts have City Council seeking more piped-in water from a regional supplier.

The decision could also increase utility rates, though a review by city staff is needed before any additional costs are determined, city officials said.

With weather experts and local utilities staff alike predicting another parched winter and summer, Utilities Director Mike Mann encouraged the council to expand its Guadalupe- Blanco River Authority commitment by nearly 98 million gallons, or 300-acre feet.

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