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Texas Aquifers Recharge After Heavy Rain | Texas News
Central Texas just got a major water boost from heavy rains that are flooding aquifers and turning normally dry cave systems into watery wonderlands—like at Natural Bridge Caverns, where water’s flowing through sections that rarely see moisture. Experts say the Trinity Aquifer’s levels have jumped 40 feet thanks to creek flooding, a natural recharge that’s a visual reminder of how deeply connected surface rain and underground water are. But while this is great news, the Edwards Aquifer—critical for places like Barton Springs—is still 30-40% below healthy levels. With more people and hotter…
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