Local water utility company Aqua Texas, which services the northern side of the Wimberley Valley, was fined nearly half a million dollars for pumping almost twice the amount of water it was allowed last year out of the Trinity Aquifer. The company is now contesting that fine.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Features San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
Swimming hasn’t been allowed at Jacob’s Well for the past two summers and newly posted photos of the spring-fed swimming hole make it clear why the Hill Country hot spot has been closed.