Austin-A-S: Tougher water rules on way? LCRA reviewing drought plan

Tougher water rules on way? LCRA reviewing drought plan

Intensity of drought may push LCRA to act on management plan sooner.

By Asher Price AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF

Despite rains that have raked Central Texas since the start of September, the Lower Colorado River Authority said this week that the intensity of the drought over the past two years could compel it to require its municipal and industrial customers to curtail water use earlier than called for in a state-approved drought plan. [read rest of article]