Hurricane Dolly diminishes drought in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – A river of rain that swept into San Antonio, Texas on the winded wings of Hurricane Dolly provided enough precipitation for the Edwards Aquifer Authority to lift mandatory drought restrictions, reports the San Antonio Business Journal.

Although the lift gives the public more freedom to use water as they please, authorities still urge consumers to remain conscious of stressed conditions. Providing nearly 1.7 million people with water, the Edwards Aquifer is one of Texas’ most significant sources for water.

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Source: San Antonio Business Journal