Austin, texas, texas commission on environmental quality. Is there any open source or user friendly aquifer mapping software. The texas watershed viewer allows users to identify local watersheds, sub watersheds, river basins, and river sub basins throughout the state of texas. The trinity aquifer extends in a band through the central part of the state from the red river to the eastern edge of bandera and medina counties, and the trinity edwards plateau aquifer covers all or part of over 20 counties from gillespie to the transpecos region of west texas. Automated groundwater level wells water data for texas.
Edwards aquifer authority regulatory zone maps edwards. Edwards aquifer protectionedwards aquifer protection cary l betz p gcary l. Ardis abstract two finiteelement groundwater flow models were developed for the edwardstr inity aquifer system, westcentral. The texas blind salamander occurs only in the subterranean waters of the edwards aquifer near san marcos, texas. Hydrology and water quality of the edwards aquifer associated with barton springs in the austin area, texas by raymond m. Our second goal was to conduct a vulnerability analysis, visualizing areas of the edwards aquifer that are sensitive to pollution from sewage spills. Use this viewer to locate monitoring stations and download water quality data. In addition, the ccn viewer may be used to prepare map filings for applications to obtain a ccn, and amend or transfer a ccn. The act grants all of the powers, rights, and privileges necessary to manage, conserve, preserve, and protect the aquifer. Map illustrating the designation of the cibolo creek 100 yr floodplain as part of the edwards aquifer recharge zone texas commission on environmental quality, 2019, with contributing, recharge, and transition zones as designated by the texas commission on environmental quality fratesi et al. Found in title 30 texas administrative code chapter 2, these rules address activities that could pose a threat to water quality in the edwards aquifer, including wells and springs fed by the aquifer and water sources to the aquifer, including. Download maps and data using the tceq s groundwater conservation districts web page.
Click anywhere on the map and the feature will appear. The purpose of this map is to show an overlay of protection zones meant to ensure the quality of water in the edwards aquifer. Well registration online form barton springs edwards. The texas water development board twdb specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from providing these data. Tceq s page dealing specifically with protection of the edwards aquifer. E spill reporting, f regulated materials registration, storage, and planning, g aboveground and underground storage tanks, and h prohibited activities, 7. Located on the eastern edge of the edwards plateau in the u. San marcos salamander eurycea nana, texas blind salamander typhlomolge rathbuni, san marcos gambusia gambusia georgei, fountain darter etheostoma fonticola, pecks cave amphipod stygobromus pecki, comal springs riffle beetle heterelmis comalensis, comal. Edwards aquifer regulatory boundary tsms version earb tsms edwards aquifer. Hydrogeology and groundwater flow in the edwardstrinity aquifer system, westcentral texas regional aquifersystem analysisedwardstrinity by eve l. Stewart abstract urban development over the edwards aquifer in the austin, texas, area has. Texas water aquifer map pictures in here are posted and uploaded by for your texas water aquifer map.
Edwards aquifer species 1 edwards aquifer species scientific name. The tceq s small business and local government assistance section offers free, confidential help to small businesses and local governments working to comply with state environmental regulations. When it rains, oil, sediment and other contaminants wash off paved surfaces and directly into this watershed, threatening southern texass sole source of drinking. Edwards aquifer map viewer view the edwards aquifer maps of regulated zones with your web browser. Regional aquifersystem analysis edwardstrinity hydrogeology and groundwater flow in the edwardstrinity aquifer system, westcentral texas by eve l. Geotam viewer the geographical texas air quality monitoring viewer allows users to access information about air quality monitors, view and print maps of areas of interest, and obtain details about selected air monitors and their. The barton springs edwards aquifer conservation district is committed to conserving, protecting, recharging, and preventing waste of groundwater and preserving all aquifers in the district. To access the edwards aquifer map viewer, you must agree to this disclaimer and click on i agree below. Use the edwards aquifer map viewer to see the areas of texas that are subject to regulation by the tceq under the edwards aquifer protection program. Required edwards aquifer protection plans, notification, and exemptions 2. Do you have questions about watersheds or the edwards aquifer in the city of austin. The edwards aquifer authority is a groundwater district, mandated by the 1993 edwards aquifer authority act. Texas has numerous aquifers capable of producing groundwater for households, municipalities, industry, farms, and ranches.
Edwards aquifer recharge zone open data city of austin texas. Where can i find maps and data from the edwards aquifer authority. Vwe oi r ppprint from map viewer purchase paper maps download gis. Efforts by a national cooperative geologic mapping program project to compile the geology of the edwards aquifer recharge area in southcentral texas have helped to refine the hydrostratigraphy of one of the most permeable and productive carbonate aquifers in the united states. The vulnerability of the edwards aquifer, the high usage of the aquifer as a drinking water supply, and the presence of endangered species led the state of texas to formulate a regulatory structure to address development proposals in the earz and eacz to ensure aquifer. Describes regulatory boundaries of edwards aquifer recharge zone based on the adoption of the texas commission on. The headwaters coalition a nonprofit, sponsored ministry dedicated to spreading an ecological ethic and protecting one of the last undeveloped. Edwards aquifer forms, instructions, and checklists tceq. Located in the heart of south central texas, the edwards aquifer is the natural water resource that supports approximately 2. These maps are presented on united states geological survey 7. The barton springsedwards aquifer conservation district is committed to conserving, protecting, recharging, and preventing waste of groundwater and preserving all aquifers in the district. The edwards aquifer maps come from official printed maps containing regulatory boundaries based on previous geologic interpretations of the edwards aquifer zonesthat is the recharge transition and contributing within the transition zones as defined in. View and print maps using the tceq s edwards aquifer map viewer.
Edwards aquifer map mapping and geographic information systems. Texas water aquifer map has a variety pictures that united to locate out the most recent pictures of texas water aquifer map here, and along with you can get the pictures through our best texas water aquifer map collection. The vulnerability of the edwards aquifer, the high usage of the aquifer as a drinking water supply, and the presence of endangered species led the state of texas to formulate a regulatory structure to address development proposals in the earz and eacz to ensure aquifer water quality does not significantly degrade. Edwards aquifer forms, instructions, and checklists application forms, instructions, and checklists for edwards aquifer protection plans. Nov 28, 2017 describes regulatory boundaries of edwards aquifer recharge zone based on the adoption of the texas commission on environmental quality tceq recharge zone boundary, defined in september of 2005. According to texas administrative code tac chapter 285. If you have any questions, please call us at 8306433771, email or download a help document. The edwards aquifer maps come from official printed maps containing regulatory boundaries based on previous geologic interpretations of the edwards aquifer zonesthat is the recharge transition and contributing within the transition zones as defined in 30 tac 2.
Water wells texas groundwater protection committee. Texas water aquifer map pictures in here are posted and uploaded by for your texas water aquifer map images collection. The texas water development board twdb recognizes 9 major aquifers. There is a legend showing the different zones, type of highways, and boundaries.
The edwards aquifer authority manages, enhances, and protects the edwards aquifer. Hays county development services gis frequently asked questions. Describes regulatory boundaries of edwards aquifer recharge zone based on the adoption of the texas commission on environmental quality tceq. The hill country night skies map set is a set of 6 maps showing the evening light intensity of the hill country in 1992, 1995, 2000, and 2010. This map is an illustrated map showing the edwards aquifer recharge zones in relation to major highways and cities. Eardc was established in 1979 with special funding for texas state university to provide a public. Center the map where you want the center of your print, enter a title in the textbox and choose a page size for your print using the drop down. In addition, the united states geological survey usgs national water information system has historical records from water wells across the country and this online database can be searched for detailed location, depth, aquifer, water level, and water quality information for selected water wells in texas. Edwards aquifer recharge zone open data city of austin. The texas commission of environmental quality tceq approved a groundwater system for use in the edwards aquifer, protecting one of the states most valuable water resources from harmful pollutants carried in storm water runoff.
Data collected by the national oceanic and atmospheric administration. Dec 08, 20 click here to download a pdf of the above map and table. View the edwards aquifer maps of regulated zones with your web browser. May 08, 2018 our first goal was to update the existing interactive map with spill location and attributes they made, including years from 2012 through 2017. Use the edwards aquifer map viewer to see the areas of texas that. Tceq provided acquifer saacs, gis coordinator division, txdot claimer. A map of various hill country communities and their water use on a gallons per person per. The edwards aquifer is one of the most prolific artesian aquifers in the world. Field operations divisionfield operations division texas commission on environmental quality. The edwards aquifer rules are an effective mechanism we can use to protect this valuable resource. Texas maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library online. An overview of the edwards aquifer protection program, which regulates.
The barton springs edwards aquifer conservation district was created in 1987 with a directive to conserve, protect, and enhance the groundwater resources in. In addition, the edwards aquifer feeds the comal and san marcos springs, provides springflow. Edwards aquifer data recharge, contributing, and transition. Tceq s edwards aquifer map viewer online interactive map to determine what zone you are in.
Tceq edwards aquifer viewer texas puc ccnwater supply map txdot interactive map municipality city of austin city of san marcos city of kyle capcog data, maps and reports other hays county fema map viewer fema flood maps us census bureau esri open data official disclaimer. Note that the texas water development board recommends a 140 gallons per. The edwards balcones fault zone aquifer in central texas is typically defined as having. The barton springs edwards aquifer conservation district strives to meet a high standard by providing clear, consistent pictures of spending, and by sharing information in userfriendly formats, to promote financial transparency and accountability, not only through financial reports but also through summaries, visualizations, downloadable data. San marcos salamanders feed on amphipods tiny aquatic crustaceans, aquatic insects, and small aquatic snails. Jun 14, 2019 texas water aquifer map has a variety pictures that united to locate out the most recent pictures of texas water aquifer map here, and along with you can get the pictures through our best texas water aquifer map collection. User guide this downloadable pdf document explains how to use the tools available in the viewer metadata the edwards aquifer maps come from official printed maps, containing regulatory boundaries based on previous geologic interpretations of the edwards aquifer zonesthat is, the recharge, transition, and contributing within the transition zones, as defined. Hydrogeology and groundwater flow in the edwardstrinity.
Tceq s edwards aquifer protection page tceq s page dealing specifically with protection of the edwards aquifer. Identify tool click any position on the map to reveal attributes for a specific location. Texas administrative code secretary of state of texas. The trinity aquifer extends in a band through the central part of the state from the red river to the eastern edge of bandera and medina counties, and the trinityedwards plateau aquifer covers all or part of over 20 counties from gillespie to the transpecos region of west texas. By the way, whats your purpose to map the aquifer, may be the software you choose will affected by your next work step. Protected land of the barton springs edwards aquifer. Well owner resources barton springs edwards aquifer.
Groundwater data viewer texas water development board. The final map shows the change in intensity from 1992 to 2010. Geological survey waterresources investigations report 864036 prepared in cooperation with the city of austin austin, texas 1986. Edwards aquifer map viewer allows users to view edwards aquifer maps of regulated zones using a web browser. Click here to download a pdf of the above map and table. Draft environmental impact statement oak hill parkway csjs. Breeding is thought to occur throughout the year with a possible peak in may and june. Download map data using the download tceq gis data web page for experienced gis users visit the texas water development boards twdb maps website to view major and minor aquifers of texas.
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