As aquifer water levels and surface water continue to drop, and with the Kendall County commissioners noting the Guadalupe River in the county has essentially ceased to flow, SJWTX announced it was moving its customers in Kendall, Blanco and Comal counties to Stage 3 drought restrictions.
SJWTX is the company which purchased Kendall West Utility last year for roughly $23 million, expanding its water reach from Bandera County to Hays County and stretching across seven counties.
Under the new drought restrictions, landscape irrigation only will be allowed once every other week based on a resident’s address. A press release from the water company cited an example, stating while watering won’t be allowed the week of Aug. 8, it will be allowed the week of Aug. 15. However, watering with a hose, soaker hose and drip irrigation will be allowed any day between from 7 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.
