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River and surface water levels can change quickly based on weather and rainfall. NBU’s water supply comes from multiple sources, including the Edwards Aquifer. Low lake levels can signal dry conditions, but they do not mean the community is running out of water. Our long-term plan is designed to manage these changes and ensure a reliable supply.

What you’re seeing in low lake levels and reduced river flow are a real signs of drought in our region. The Comal River is spring-fed, which means its flow comes directly from the Edwards Aquifer. When aquifer levels drop during dry conditions, spring flow decreases, and that shows up as lower river levels in the Comal. Lakes and reservoirs can also decline when there’s less rainfall.

So yes, these conditions reflect drought. But they don’t represent the full picture of our water supply.

NBU customers don’t rely on a single source. Over the past decade, we’ve built a diversified water portfolio and expanded the infrastructure needed to treat and deliver that water. This allows us to continue meeting customer demand even when one source, like the Edwards Aquifer, is under stress.