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Charlie said:

More development means more water usage from a declining aquafer. More development over and near the aquafer makes no sense.
- 28 June 2008 at 1:26 pm
Lila said:

I agree. But people keep coming to Hays County, and there is no way to stop them from moving here. They have a legal right to move about this country according to their own free will.
Although Kyle is not “over” the aquifer, we do rely on underground water to a great extent for the needs of our town. The City has been working hard to find additional sources so it does not have to rely solely on the BS/E aquifer. Specifically, Canyon Lake and the development of underground sources to the east that may not be quite as sensitive. Here in Kyle, we should applaud the efforts of our Citizens Water Advisory Board for working so hard for years on this issue.
I find it ironic, however, that it is most often the newcomers to our area that complain the loudest about the ever-increasing development in our area and its impact on our water resources. In the past, I wanted to just tell them to go away, but I respected their right to make a home in this area. Moreover, I have found that some of the new people to our area are making important contributions to our community. They are making a real difference, and I have made many new friendships that I value a great deal.
I guess the bottom line is: if you live in Hays County, you have to conserve water ALL THE TIME. Water conservation should be a way of life. Don’t complain about it, just do it.
- 29 June 2008 at 11:53 am
Charlie said:

I remember that some time back the city of Flower Mound disallowed all new development for a period of time. Uncontrolled growth inevitably leads to what we have (a huge messed up urban sprawl) in Houston and Dallas, and what we will soon have in Austin (a huge messed up urban sprawl). Developers, bankers, and realtors love it (the march to sprawl) but it is not good thing.
- 7 July 2008 at 2:07 pm

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