All that's missing is a large highway sign announcing: "What drought? We've got plenty of water!"
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Another water-filled pond was spotted about 3 miles west of Wimberley on the north side of FM 2325. The RoundUp is stretched for time at the moment but has put out a call for information that might help answer the question: What precious water source is keeping this nicely landscaped pond filled and able to spray the surrounding grounds . . . in a time of high drought?
We'll keep you posted as information becomes available.
Update: Wednesday Feb. 4, 4:30 p.m. -- A representative from the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) and other sources have confirmed that the pond is a part of the Ridge at Wimberley Springs subdivision development. Apparently the water is being supplied by Aqua Texas, whose own water source is, of course, groundwater from our hard-pressed Trinity Aquifer. One hopes that the hundreds of thousands of gallons pumped thus far has at least been properly metered and billed. Several other questions linger about the future maintenance of this so-called storm water retention pond, like whether the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) actually requires that it remain filled at all times, especially during a 3-alarm drought. The RoundUp has been informed that TCEQ recently received a complaint about the pond from an area resident, and has turned the matter over to the HTGCD. "We're going to be checking with our attorney about pumping any more water into that thing," the HTGCD rep said.
If nothing else, wouldn't you agree this manicured pond sure makes a nice selling point for prospective home buyers? All that's missing is a large highway sign announcing: "What drought? We've got plenty of water!"
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