Studies

Kendall County and City of Fair Oaks Regional Water and Wastewater Planning Study

As Kendall County, including all of the City of Fair Oaks Ranch continues to grow in population and associated commercial development, it is important to properly plan and manage the future water supply and wastewater facilities in the County and the City and to protect water quality in the region.

This study examines facilities needed to meet future demands in Kendall County and the City of Fair Oaks Ranch through a thirty year planning period from 2010 to 2040 while protecting the surface water quality and groundwater supplies of the region. The study also investigates potential regional management opportunities for water and wastewater facilities associated with development through this planning period.

• Report Cover
• Final Report
• Appendix A - Exhibits
• Appendix B - Baseline Data Water Utility Survey and Response
• Appendix C - Advisory Group and Public Participation
• Appendix D - PowerPoint Slides from Public and Advisory Committee Meetings
• Appendix E - Rainfall Data
• Appendix F - Comments and Responses

Boating Capacity Study

The goal of this study was to construct an informative management tool to better manage the pressure of increased recreational use and shoreline development on Lakes Dunlap, McQueeney, Placid, Nolte (Meadow Lake), Gonzales (H4), and Wood (H5).

• Executive Summary
• Full Report
• Powerpoint Presentation by Dr. Gerard Kyle
• Public Comment Sheet on Lake Management Plans

San Antonio Guadalupe Estuarine System (SAGES) Study

The links below include the final report of the San Antonio Guadalupe Estuarine System (SAGES) study completed in April 2009, as well as public comments that were submitted and the researchers responses to those comments.

• Executive Summary
• Full Report
• Comments
• Responses

Tree Ring Study

This study indicates that South Texas has experienced drought conditions that may have been considerably worse than the 1950s drought of record.

• Extended Chronology of Drought in the San Antonio Area by Malcolm K. Cleaveland, PhD.

Caldwell County Regional Water and Wastewater Planning Study

This study examines population projections, projected water supply needs, existing water resources, proposed water plans, and proposed cost estimates. The study also examines the current availability and viability of the proposed projects in the Region L plan to meet the water supply needs of Caldwell County. Potential regional water and wastewater projects were identified for consideration to meet the needs of the county.

In addition, management strategies are identified that could be considered for implementation to reduce potential non-point pollution loads into the surface water and groundwater resources of Caldwell County.

Download the entire report, or individual sections below:

• 00-Cover & Table of Contents
• 00-Executive Summary
• 01-Introduction
• 02-Caldwell County Characteristics
• 03-Data Collection
• 04-Groundwater
• 05-Surface Water
• 06-Population
• 07-Facilities Inventory
• 08-Water Demands
• 09-Wastewater Flows
• 10-Water Quality
• 11-Water Supply Options
• 12-Regional Water Planning
• 13-Regional Wastewater Planning
• 14-Water Quality Protection Plan
• 15-Regional Water Quality Implementation
• 16-Summary of Recommendations for Water and Wastewater Facilities
• 17-Appendices
• 18-References

Eastern Hays County Regional Wastewater Facility Planning Study

This study investigates the opportunities for regionalization of wastewater treatment facilities in the eastern portion of Hays County, Texas.

• Final Report