Jacob's Well, a popular spring-fed watering hole in Wimberley, Texas, has seen a significant increase in its flow after being dry for seven months. This surge in water flow is a positive sign for the Trinity Aquifer, which had been experiencing low water supplies due to brutal heat and drought in the region. However, concerns remain as a nearby company has been pumping more water than allowed under its permit, potentially impacting the well's sustainability. The current flow rate at Jacob's Well is around 11 cubic feet per second, but there are concerns that if flows fall below two cubic feet per second as summer approaches, swimming may not be permitted.
Right now, the flow rate at Jacob's Well is around 11 cubic feet per second. If flows fall below two cubic feet per second as summer approaches, swimming may not be permitted. https://t.co/l2XB92v8Kg
Jacob's Well stopped flowing over the summer for the sixth time in its recorded history, signaling poor health of the local aquifer. Last week it had its highest flow in over a year. https://t.co/LFG6X2jZVh
Jacob's Well reached zero flow last summer for the sixth time in its recorded history. After 222 days of nearly zero flow, the popular spring-fed watering hole in Wimberley is now rushing with water after recent rainfall. https://t.co/fzcRTjbzLc
Water is flowing again at Jacob's Well after months of seeing no flow. https://t.co/4sPMUB62h9
Good news: Jacob's Well, the Hill Country swimming hole, is flowing again after a record seven months of being dry. Not-so-good-news: A company with four wells nearby continues to pump far more water than allowed under its permit. https://t.co/wgt7VbQvAm
Jacob’s Well is rushing with water again, fueling excitement. But it might only be temporary. https://t.co/NdBCtq2Zuj
Before and after photos show Jacob's Well replenished by rain after Texas summer drought https://t.co/qGR88gw154
With Jacob's Well at its highest flow in two years, will Texans be able to swim in it this summer? https://t.co/4sPMUB62h9
Two consecutive summers of brutal heat and drought have left some parts of Texas with notably low water supplies going into 2024. Looking ahead, forecasters increasingly expect another scorching summer here this year. Via @insideclimate: https://t.co/hjzH32HF9V
Jacob’s Well is flowing again! This is big - it’s been at or near zero flow since June 2022. A good sign for the Trinity Aquifer. @fox7austin https://t.co/973o1nm0qD