Does the 2005 Update rely on the Edwards Aquifer as the only source of water supply?
One of the recommendations is to acquire additional Edwards Aquifer water rights in the short-term. However, the 2005 Update does not represent a simple plan of relying solely on the Edwards Aquifer. In fact, if SAWS accommodates growth within its existing service area, 29 percent of our supply will come from non-Edwards sources in 2050. In contrast, if regional communities elect to have SAWS serve as a regional, wholesale water provider, more than 50 percent of our future water supplies will come from non-Edwards sources.
