Welcome to the Uvalde Water Project
Managing the Edwards for the Future
Southwest Texas Water Resources (STWR) is developing the Uvalde Water Project to establish a resource management tool for the Edwards Aquifer that will also provide an additional water supply source for the San Antonio metropolitan area and a significant economic boost to Uvalde County.
Accessing the under-utilized water from the Uvalde Pool of the Edwards Aquifer and transferring a portion of that water to the San Antonio metropolitan area will relieve pressure on the San Antonio Pool as well as the San Marcos Springs and Comal Springs. The Uvalde Water Project will give the Edwards Aquifer Authority an important tool to better manage the entire aquifer. The population of the greater San Antonio metropolitan area is expected to reach 2.4 million by the year 2050, with the area needing additional water supplies of approximately 93,000 acre feet per year. Tapping into the excess water from the Uvalde Pool will help meet these future needs and relieve pressure on the San Antonio Pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions are about project impacts, environmental impacts, Edwards water use, the Uvalde economy, property rights, San Antonio water needs, the pipeline right of way, who pays for the pipeline, and the Southwest Texas Water Resources, LP legislative program.
Legislative Updates
- Apr 13, 09 - The following is a proposal recently presented to Uvalde leaders by Rodney Smith, President Southwest Texas Water Resources.
- Mar 25, 09 - Statement by STWR on SB 2459 - "STWR appreciates Sen. Averitt’s leadership in addressing a significant water resource management issue for the Edwards Aquifer. SB 2459 represents a good starting point to begin the legislative discussion on how we can better manage the Edwards Aquifer, provide a more reliable water supply for San Antonio and give the Uvalde area a significant economic boost. This legislation will help determine the appropriate way forward with the most benefit to individuals and communities involved." View Legislative Updates
