Honey Creek, taken Aug. 14, 2018, from the Honey Creek State Natural Area
Two wastewater fights have been ongoing in Comal County since 2019. The battle over Honey Creek near Bulverde, which began when a developer proposed a wastewater treatment plant attached to a massive residential subdivision, is considered an important case study for Hill Country development.
Developers' plans call for discharging up an average of 365,000 gallons per day — a smaller amount than originally proposed, but still a concern for local residents. A hearing related to the controversial permit request is scheduled for Feb. 4.
The area is fast-growing so development is inevitable, but some landowners and environmental advocates say this specific project has gone too far and will pollute the sensitive Hill Country watershed. Developers say their plan "goes way above and beyond the call" to protect Honey Creek.