Drought Management

Edwards BFZ Aquifer
Drought Management Plan
Proposed Conservation Schedule

Drought Management Stage	Precipitation Deficit Index for Edwards Aquifer Region in Bell County % of Average Rainfall *	Salado Springs Discharge in ac-ft/month	Percent Pumping Reduction	Compliance Status
Stage 1 Awareness	70-79% (mild drought)	900	10	Voluntary
Stage 2 Concern	60-69% (moderate drought)	700	20	Voluntary
Stage 3 Serious	50-59% (severe drought)	400	30	Voluntary
Stage 4 Critical	< 50% (extreme drought)	200	40	Voluntary

*Based on 12 consecutive month period as compared to average annual rainfall of 33 inches.

Trinity Aquifer
Drought Management Plan
Proposed Conservation Schedule

Drought Management Stage	Precipitation Deficit Index for Bell County % of Average Rainfall *	Percent Pumping Reduction	Compliance Status
Stage 1 Awareness	70-79% (mild drought)	10	Voluntary
Stage 2 Concern	60-69% (moderate drought)	20	Voluntary
Stage 3 Serious	50-59% (severe drought)	30	Voluntary
Stage 4 Critical	< 50% (extreme drought)	40	Voluntary

*Based on 12 consecutive month period as compared to average annual rainfall of 33 inches.