Due to the ongoing drought conditions and increased water usage, our water well production continues to increase year over year. Over the years, we have seen continued decline in the water levels in the aquifer.
The graph shows the trending decline in the aquifer’s water level for Water Well Nos. 1 & 2 (both Evangeline Aquifer). Up until about 2022, the water levels in the aquifer had remained fairly constant, but since 2022, the levels have dropped almost 100 feet. The District has recently adopted new parameters based on the amount of submergence from the pump elevation in the well to the water level. As the pump submergence decreases, the Drought Stage Contingency could progress to the next stage, which is why it is important to conserve water and follow the drought stage contingency requirements (see District’s website for more information on the restrictions).
The District is also in the early stages of acquiring surface water from the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) from Lake Conroe. Unfortunately, we are still a couple years away from having the infrastructure in place to receive the surface water, therefore water conservation is key to ensure water availability and health of the aquifers. The addition of surface water supply will help provide an alternative source of water to the District and help relieve the demand on the aquifer.
