FAQ Category: Rio Station Spillage

Based on current river flow conditions and ongoing water quality monitoring, NBU believes the discharged wastewater has been substantially diluted and flushed downstream of the affected area. Cleanup and sampling efforts are ongoing in coordination with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).  While TCEQ is the regulatory agency responsible for overseeing water quality and public health…

Protecting waterways remains an important part of serving our community. NBU is evaluating additional mitigation and resiliency measures following the incident to help reduce the likelihood of similar impacts during future power disruptions. 

Yes. NBU crews continue to monitor and assess conditions in the affected area. 

Upon learning about the overflow, NBU crews responded immediately to: 

Yes. NBU has notified the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is following all required reporting and notification procedures related to the incident. Additionally, NBU is coordinating with the City of New Braunfels, neighboring agencies and downstream water purveyors to inform them of the occurrence.  

We recognize how important our river system is to our community, local businesses and tourism. Based on initial observations, the overflow appears to have been significantly diluted by stormwater runoff and river flow conditions. However, all recreational river use should follow local guidelines. 

We recognize how important our river system is to our community, local businesses and tourism. Based on initial observations, the overflow appears to have been significantly diluted by stormwater runoff and river flow conditions. However, all recreational river use should follow local guidelines. 

No, nearby wells are not affected by this incident.  

There is no impact on NBU’s drinking water system, and there is no need to boil your water.

Yes. The overflow stopped after power was restored to the lift station around 4 a.m.