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Recent rains prompt Edwards Aquifer Authority to ease pumping restrictions
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Jerry Clayton , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Recently, the authority lifted Stage 2 restrictions in the area.
The Edwards Aquifer Authority has made a change to its pumping restrictions. Recently, the authority lifted Stage 2 restrictions in the area. This change affects permit holders in Bexar and surrounding counties, including those near Alamo Heights .
As a result of the change, permit holders are now subject to Stage 1 pumping limits. Further information about the change is available from the Edwards Aquifer Authority, which can provide more details about the updated restrictions and what they mean for the community.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) Reading time: 1 min
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