The residents of Comal County, TX who depend on Canyon Lake and surrounding groundwater for drinking water need your help!

SJWTX has applied for a TCEQ permit to build a wastewater treatment facility in Spring Branch, TX that will discharge up to 260,000 gallons of treated wastewater daily into Cypress Creek. (Cypress Creek has a confluence with the Guadalupe River Above Canyon Lake, and eventually, into Canyon Lake).

A public meeting was held on August 11, 2022 that allowed residents and concerned parties to ask questions and to submit formal comments.

During that meeting, it was confirmed by the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality that the projected flow was only modeled for impact on the creek, not on the river or lake. Both the river and lake are subject to tougher standards, given they are categorized as surface waters that have primary human contact, exceptional aquatic life, are in an Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone and protected wildlife in the area. Also, a special hazard flood zone is .5 mile downstream from the outfall and extends to the river, which is a floodway into Canyon Lake.

Until we know more about how this discharge will affect the public's health, the aquatic life and wildlife habitats, this permit should be placed on hold or outright denied.

Sign this petition asking TCEQ to do the due diligence needed to protect the public water supply, the Edwards Aquifer, the recreational users, the aquatic life and the surrounding wildlife of the Guadalupe River and Canyon Lake.

Also, be sure to contact your local and state representatives to voice your concerns about TCEQ permit application WQ0016052001.