Water, wastewater, rates and districts
Every Comal.News story on water supply, wastewater, utility rates, the Edwards Aquifer, GBRA, NBU and the municipal utility and water districts in Comal County.
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Canyon Lake was 96.8% of conservation storage on Oct. 22. Edwards Aquifer permit holders in the San Antonio Pool face a 35% pumping reduction under Stage 3.
2 min read · Source-linked reportingRead the reporting and receipts →
NBU customers now have a $155 million ceiling on a debt-reimbursement declaration, while the utility’s fiscal 2027 plan lists separate projected funding sources. A later bond record will show actual borrowing terms.
2 min read · Resolution approved; borrowing terms to be documented later
Residents comparing the Oct. 21 water readings now face two different measures: Canyon Lake held 96.9% of conservation storage, while Stage 3 calls for 35% less permitted pumping in the San Antonio Pool.
2 min read · Official readings, Oct. 21
Large permitted well users in part of Comal County now face a 35% pumping reduction under the Edwards Aquifer Authority’s Stage 3 status. Household watering rules come from each water provider.
2 min read · Stage 3 observed Oct. 21
Schertz approved a $29,000 design increase for Lookout Road, moving the planned intersection alignment and sewer work forward for drivers and future service needs.
2 min read · Council action verified
Drivers using Randolph Air Force Base’s south gate are next in line for a road redesign as Schertz raises its design authority to $3.5 million; construction remains a later step.
2 min read · Design amendment approved
Schertz approved engineering steps affecting drivers on three roads; drainage options for gated-community residents are next for staff review.
4 min read · Meeting recap
Comal County residents can search for nearby food distributions by ZIP code and call CCSCT’s New Braunfels office at (830) 625-6268 about energy bill assistance.
3 min read · Guide based on current program pages
A guide for NBU customers to Stage 2 watering hours, address-based sprinkler days and the surcharge rules for more severe drought stages.
3 min read · NBU page lists Stage 2; check before watering
Residents tracking water conditions saw a small decline in Comal Springs flow on Oct. 20, while Canyon Lake remained 97% full.
2 min read · Official readings through Oct. 20
A guide for Comal County residents with an Edwards or Trinity well, or questions about Canyon Reservoir, explains which agency handles each water source.
3 min read · Guide to official water agencies
Residents tracking water supply now have October 19 aquifer, lake and drought readings; each measures a different condition, and customer watering rules require a separate provider notice.
2 min read · Official October 19 readings
Water service for 64 NBU customers was affected by an unplanned main break that started Oct. 19; NBU’s posted status was still “In Progress.”
1 min read · In progress on the reviewed outage record
A guide for NBU customers to the five-member board, the public rate-review process and the rate tables for the plan’s second year, dated Aug. 1, 2026.
3 min read · Guide based on posted NBU pages
For New Braunfels Utilities customers, the utility’s 2025 plan shows three types of water supply and explains why its drought-available supply is smaller than its full portfolio.
3 min read · Guide based on NBU’s 2025 plan
NBU customers now have a Stage 2 conservation status to check before watering; the preserved alert does not establish when that stage took effect.
1 min read · Stage 2 shown in official status alert
Comal County residents now have an Oct. 18 snapshot of Comal Springs flow and the San Antonio Pool’s 30% pumping reduction.
1 min read · Official conditions as of Oct. 18
Lake and river users now have three Oct. 18 measures to check: Canyon Lake was 97.1% of conservation storage and 1.35 feet below conservation pool, while GBRA forecast a 100 cfs dam release.
2 min read · Oct. 18 readings and forecast
County taxpayers now have two planned borrowings to watch: a retained budget calculation estimates $6.2 million in first-year interest, while later payments depend on final terms.
3 min read · Budget estimates; borrowing terms pending
Fair Oaks Ranch customers with a 3/4-inch water meter and sewer connection now have $121.02 in listed monthly fixed charges, before sewer usage and other charges.
3 min read · Rate schedule in effect
The EDC approved up to $500,000 toward utility impact fees for a 76-unit affordable housing project and extended deadlines for co-op public-space improvements.
3 min read · Recorded actions verified
Residents can hear what comes next for future water service and development costs when the councils discuss CVLGC assets Oct. 22.
4 min read · Meeting scheduled
Schertz-area water customers face a long-term supply question as the cities weigh asset options; the forecasts show future needs, but no customer rate change has been established.
3 min read · Workshop scheduled
Comal ISD trustees could grant Outer Loop Utility a permanent 50-foot easement across district property in Bexar County, affecting how that public land may be used.
1 min read · Proposed for Oct. 22
Schertz residents will now face an $11 monthly drainage fee after council approved an increase from $8; a drone response pilot was also approved.
3 min read · Recorded council action
Nearby residents have until Oct. 19, Nov. 2 or Nov. 9 to comment on four Comal County plans listed by TCEQ as under review.
2 min read · Applications under review
Schertz residents could see a changed Lookout Road design as council weighs $35,000 more for sewer and intersection work next week.
2 min read · Proposed for Oct. 20
Schertz drivers could see revised traffic and drainage plans as the city considers adding up to $876,415 for Lower Seguin Road engineering.
2 min read · Proposed for Oct. 20
WCID No. 6 property taxpayers now face a 2026 rate of 85 cents per $100 of taxable value. Debt service takes 76 cents; district records split that portion between utility and road debt.
2 min read · 2026 rate adopted
Comal County property owners can check which taxing districts apply to their property and compare five MUD rates in the county’s 2026 table.
3 min read · Guide based on published 2026 rates
NBU customers now pay $1.75 more each month in fixed water charges for a 5/8-inch meter. At 6,000 gallons, modeled water costs rose $4.18.
4 min read · Rates in effect
Residents near potential data center sites could see new setbacks and noise limits under draft rules headed to an Oct. 19 workshop; no rule has been adopted.
2 min read · Draft rules scheduled for workshop
NBU’s FY2027 plan budgets a $14.220 million city transfer and $2.599 million for Seguin purchased water. Customers can now see how those figures differ from development fees and actual water deliveries.
7 min read · Budget figures verified; Seguin payment terms remain a next,
Residents can now review proposed changes to South Kowald and Conrads lanes, including turn lanes and pedestrian improvements, at an Oct. 22 open house.
2 min read · Open house scheduled; plans preliminary
County taxpayers could back up to $25.575 million in debt for water-quality property rights; commissioners’ next decision is Nov. 19.
3 min read · Proposed for Nov. 19
Schertz customers have a Nov. 1 or Nov. 15 start date for the water-use period that will set their monthly sewer charge beginning April 1.
2 min read · City notice posted
NBU's FY 2027 plan adds a $140.767 million new debt requirement to other funding for work affecting customers' electric, water and wastewater service.
3 min read · Financial plan published; borrowing to be verified
NBU’s planned $126 million expansion would add treatment capacity for New Braunfels customers, while a project-level financing breakdown is the next record needed to assess who pays.
3 min read · Planned expansion
New Braunfels residents at NBU-served addresses should request service at least one business day before their preferred start date. Here are the application, ID and deposit steps.
3 min read · Official service guide
Drivers on McQueeney Road face a scheduled one-lane restriction through Oct. 29 while NBU replaces wastewater lines.
1 min read · Closure scheduled through Oct. 29
Residents near New Braunfels can now review a proposed permit for treated-wastewater irrigation on 117 acres; the next documented step was an Oct. 12 preliminary hearing.
2 min read · Permit proposed; hearing scheduled
NBU customers pay no drought surcharge at the current Stage 2, but a move to Stage 3 or 4 would add conditional costs for residential use above 6,000 gallons a month.
3 min read · Plan effective; Stage 2 in effect
Drivers could see a proposed lower speed limit in Bulverde, while Schertz residents can track proposed water-main work and fee changes at Tuesday’s council meeting.
2 min read · Upcoming meetings
Schertz homeowners would pay $36 more a year if council approves a drainage fee increase; city staff estimates $800,000 in added revenue to support payments tied to $8.375 million in projects.
3 min read · Council consideration scheduled for Oct. 13
Drivers on S. Old Bastrop Road now have a county permit record for a 38-foot utility crossing; the permit does not set a work date.
1 min read · Permit issued
Schertz water customers could gain a more reliable main, but the proposed $894,164 contract comes with conflicting bid counts and a $1 million authorization ceiling.
3 min read · Proposed for Oct. 13
Residents can now track six water and commercial filings in New Braunfels, including an NBU water line submitted Oct. 7.
2 min read · Applications filed or under review
Garden Ridge residents will see a $159,000 park trail project move ahead; council also approved wastewater rules and delayed dust regulations.
4 min read · Verified council actions
Schertz residents would pay more each month for drainage, while businesses using hydrant meters would face higher deposits and replacement costs if the proposed fees take effect.
2 min read · Proposed for Oct. 13
Schertz residents could pay $3 more per month for drainage if council approves a proposed fee change Oct. 13; water agreements and an auto-repair permit are also on the agenda.
3 min read · Meeting preview
Council will consider a $1.125 million business incubator plan, while residents can follow proposed changes to utility financing, neighborhood speed limits and waste service rates.
4 min read · Meeting preview
Commissioners approved $1.06 million in claims, accepted two sets of subdivision roads for county maintenance and authorized a notice concerning up to $25.575 million in debt.
5 min read · Verified meeting outcomes
Directors are scheduled to consider a Mathis irrigation-suspension agreement, hear a proposed 2027 budget and fee rates, and receive recharge-dam and conservancy reports.
3 min read · Board consideration scheduled
An Oct. 7 hearing will take up a proposed 300-foot sewer connection rule, a conditional exemption for existing septic systems and property owners’ repair duties.
3 min read · Hearing scheduled
A wastewater hearing, nuisance rules, Water Commission appointments and a Paul Davis Park trail bid are on the Oct. 7 agenda. Residents have two chances to comment.
3 min read · Meeting preview
A proposed 2026 funding amendment would add money for professional services and research in the habitat program that includes Comal Springs.
2 min read · Proposed for Oct. 8
New Braunfels' proposed 2027 conservation budget covers river plants, invasive species and water-quality work. The Oct. 8 committee review is the next step.
2 min read · Proposed for Oct. 8 review
A Schertz zoning proposal would replace single-family entitlements with open-space rules on land inside Randolph’s Accident Potential Zone II.
1 min read · Verified proposal
A council vote moves roughly 130 acres near Hunter Road toward public trail access, with New Braunfels responsible for construction, maintenance, utilities, insurance and improvements.
2 min read · Verified council action
The Sept. 28 vote clears a city-consent step for three property-tax-backed water-district issues; district taxpayers, not the citywide tax base, secure the debt.
2 min read · Verified council actionCounty Watch separates scheduled decisions, active changes, and unresolved questions.
