The Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District is part of the Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area and was created by House Bill No. 1463, Chapter 693, Acts of the 72nd Texas Legislature in January 1991. The District was organized to protect the underground water resources of Kerr County.  It registers and permits wells drilled in the county and investigates the aquifers to determine appropriate plans for future development.

The Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District (HGCD) mission is to develop, promote, and implement water conservation, augmentation, and management strategies to protect the water resources of the District as a sustainable resource for the benefit of its citizens, economy, and environment.

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HEADWATERS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT OFFICE

HAS MOVED FROM SUITE 102 TO 201

IN THE GUADALUPE BASIN NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER

125 LEHMANN DR.

                                                                        HGCD DROUGHT RESTRICTIONS

Notice:   Stage Two Drought Restrictions

 20% REDUCTION

AUGUST 15, 2012

The Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District Drought Contingency Plan has been revised.  Drought Stages are now triggered by the HGCD Drought Index Well Levels.  1410 ft. – Stage 1, 1400 ft. – Stage 2, 1390 ft. – Stage 3, and 1380 ft. – Stage 4.  The current Index level is at 1395 ft. above mean sea level.  The Palmer Drought Severity Index and Guadalupe River Flow at Kerrville will still be considered when initiating these stages.  

 Exempt Well Owners are not restricted in terms of percentage reduction but are encouraged to apply the recommended watering practices and restrict non-essential water uses as listed in the District Drought Plan.  Due to last year’s drought, aquifer levels did not have the normal fall and winter recovery.  A drop in aquifer levels may cause the water level in certain wells to fall below the well pump.  A pump installer can install a pump protector in a well to shut the pump down if it runs out of water and not damage the pump. 

To view the entire contents of the HGCD Drought Contingency Plan, please go to

 www.hgcd.org/droughtstage/droughtcontingencyplan.