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GEAA Publications on Waste Water Issues

Attorney, Lauren Ice Explains the Contested Case Process-Video 2-6-23
TCEQ Wastewater Permitting Overview PPT
Map and Report on High-risk WWTF within the Edwards Aquifer Region
Sierra Club Newsletter Article Submitted By GEAA – Bulverde Wastewater Issues
Map Of Central Texas WWTPs TThat Discharge Treated Sewage Into Area Waterways
Map Of Bulverde Area Wastewater Treatment Plants And Daily Discharges
Analysis of Waster water Spills In the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone
Mapping Wastewater Infrastructure Within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Transition Zones
Spills Around the Edwards Aquifer Region
Vulnerability Analysis and Visualization of Sewage Spills on Edwards Aquifer TCEQ Regions 11 and 13 from 2012 to 2017
Mapping and Analysis of Wastewater Spills in the Barton Springs and Southern Segments of the Edwards Aquifer
Land Applied Wastewater Effluent Impacts on the Edwards Aquifer
Climate Change Will Make Harmful Algae Blooms in Texas Waterways More Common

Articles/Links About Hill Country Wastewater Issues

Comparative Evaluation of Wastewater Disposal Practices in the Contributing Zone of the Edwards Aquifer – July 2020
“The Basics of Beneficial Reuse” by Mike Clifford published by Environment Texas
Sign the NoDumpingSewage petition against direct wastewater discharges
TCEQ-TPDES Rules/Timeline for Wastewater Applications on/after Sep. 1, 2015
“2 Problems, 1 Solution” by Mike Clifford published by Sierra Club
Compliance and enforcement for WW discharge facilities by Raymond Slade, Jr.
No Discharge Legislation Brief
TCEQ Overview: Public Participation in Environmental Permitting
EPA Document Reduce Nutrient Pollution to Protect Water Quality and Public Health
NB-HZ-TCEQ kicks permit dispute to administrative judge – January 21, 2016
Public Right of Use for Texas Waterways by – Sabrina Hauser
Press Bulletin – 3 Bills Filed To Protect Edwards Aquifer
GEAA Comments On House Bill 3036
Expanded Comments on Senate Bill 1796 And House Bill 3036
Fredericksburg Standard: As We Grow, Streams and Rivers Need TLC 11/20/2018
Will sewage treatment plants spoil the Hill Country?
Website against Violet Crown Amphitheater development

Presentations:

Importance of Protecting the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone/Trinity Aquifer Recharge Zone-Trinity Glen Rose Presentation july 2023
Navigating the TCEQ Permitting Process
The Truth About Nuisance Algae, Aquatic Life and the City of Blanco’s Wastewater Discharge
2018 Presentation Bexar Grotto
General threats to water quality from municipal wastewater discharges in the Hill Country by Raymond Slade, Jr.

Videos About Texas Hill Country Wastewater Issues

KVUE Video on Blanco River – includes interviews with Blanco residents JT Morgan, Joe Theriot, and GEAA Technical Director Mike Clifford

Protect Our Blanco Video – the proposed City of Blanco 1.6 million gallons/day wastewater discharge will ruin this local business if the permit is approved

KXAN Segment on Dripping Springs Featuring GEAA Executive Director Annalisa Peace

KVUE Defenders – KVUE TV segment on the City of Liberty Hill’s numerous wastewater plant violations and how the plant has single-handedly ruined the South Fork of the San Gabriel River

Eutrophication – this 25-second animation shows how Nitrogen and Phosphorous from treated sewage can ruin Texas Hill Country waterways

Honey Creek – an overview of the proposed Silesia Properties plans to dump up to 500,000 gallons/day of treated sewage into Honey Creek (which flows into the Guadalupe River)

No Dumping Sewage – this 2-minute video discusses the issue of dumping treated sewage into Texas Hill Country creeks and rivers

KVUE Video – Marble Falls recycles treated wastewater instead of dumping into the river

KVUE Video – Cities may be sued over wastewater dumping

Beneficial Reuse
One Water – Blue Hole Primary School
Onsite Non-Potable Water Reuse Practice Guide
GEAA Comments TCEQ rules change 7-2019
LWVTX Comments TCEQ Beneficial Reuse 2019
LCRA support Letter – 7-30-19
HCA Comments to TCEQ for WW Reuse Rules Change
TCEQ Amendments of Chapters 222 and 309 Relating to Beneficial Reuse Credits – 7-30-19
Clean Water Action Comments – TCEQ Proposed Revisions to 30 TAC Chapters 222 and 309
POW – TCEQ Rule Adoption Comments – 7-30-19

Negotiated Settlements
4S Ranch Settlement Agreement – GEAA Signature 6.5.2020
Meyer’s Ranch Settlement Agreement
4-S Ranch Settlement Agreement
Belterra/Bear Creek Settlement Agreement
Hills Castle Rock Settlement Agreement
Dripping Springs/Onion Creek Settlement Agreement
Bulverde Neighbors for Clean Water – DTB Settlement Agreement (TPDES – Indian Creek)
South Central Water Company
Honey Creek TLAP and Negotiation Settlement

Pristine Streams
Pristine Streams Team Petition 1/23/22
GEAA Comments – Pristine Streams 3/30/22
Sierra Club LSC Comments in Support of the Pristine Streams Petition

San Antonio Water Systems Utility Service Agreements
Glenrose Engineering, Inc. Comments on the Estancia Ranch Water Pollution Abatement Plan
Glenrose Engineering, Inc. Comments on SAWS Sewage Options for Specht Track
Raymond Slade Jr. Comments on Estancia Ranch Development
GEAA Comments to the City of San Antonio Conservation Advisory Board
Request for Coverage at the site of EAPP Conservation Easement
GEAA Comments to SAWS Board – May 4, 2021
GEAA Comments to SAWS Board – June 8, 2021
SAWS Role in Development of the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone