Final Report: Source Water Study for the Hamilton Pool Area, Western Travis County, Texas

The Hamilton Pool Source Water Protection Study investigated the crucial groundwater resources that sustain the existing domestic water supply, and the unique ecological and recreational areas of Hamilton Pool Preserve and Reimers Ranch Park in western Travis County, Texas. These natural landmarks rely heavily on groundwater, which is increasingly threatened by a growing population, rising demand for water supplies (through pumping), and the impacts of a changing climate, including increased severe droughts. The study enabled the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District to create an aquifer management zone and provide science-based recommendations that will inform and help guide policies and strategies aimed at preserving the region’s groundwater resources.