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Drought Relief, But Recovery Is Slow | San Antonio News
San Antonio’s drought may be easing thanks to recent heavy rains that’ve boosted rivers, lakes, and aquifers—but we’re still far from fully recovered. After years of overdrawing water, even one or two good storms won’t erase the six-of-seven-years deficit. Rivers are singing again, and some areas have moved from “severe” to “moderate” drought, but critical indicators like the J-17 well remain below threshold for over four years. Groundwater recharge is slow, especially in aquifers like the Trinity. Conservation remains essential as we wait for sustained rainfall—possibly from an El Niño—and…
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