Bandera County River Authority & Groundwater District

Did you know one of our In-house water sampling sites is at Moffett Park on the beautiful Medina River? Our team conducts regular testing here to monitor water quality and keep our community informed. Bandera's runs on water, so let's do our part to keep rivers clean and healthy together! ⁠ ⁠ To stay updated with our sampling results, visit our interactive map on our website at: https://lnkd.in/gumBn5au

BCRAGD Public Service Announcement⁠ Bandera City Park E. coli Results for September 12, 2024⁠.⁠ ⁠ Surface Water Staff from the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District (BCRAGD) collect weekly water samples from the Bandera City Park to assess levels of E. coli bacteria and water temperature.⁠ ⁠ E. coli is a bacteria found in the gut of warm-blooded animals and is known to cause illness in humans if ingested potentially. No primary contact recreation should take place if the number of E. coli exceeds 399 most probable number (MPN) per 100 mL of water. This standard is set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC §307.7).⁠ ⁠ This means no one should participate in activities that could result in the total submersion of the head underwater if counts exceed the 399 MPN standard.⁠ ⁠ There is ALWAYS a possibility of infection from E. coli or other waterborne illnesses. Never drink or ingest river water without proper disinfection; always swim at your own risk.⁠ ⁠ For more information, contact our office (830) 796 - 7260⁠ ⁠ The results listed below were analyzed at the BCRAGD lab. BCRAGD is not a certified lab; the results are for informational purposes only.⁠

BCRAGD Public Service Announcement⁠ Bandera City Park E. coli Results for September 5, 2024⁠.⁠ ⁠ Surface Water Staff from the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District (BCRAGD) collect weekly water samples from the Bandera City Park to assess levels of E. coli bacteria and water temperature.⁠ ⁠ E. coli is a bacteria found in the gut of warm-blooded animals and is known to cause illness in humans if ingested potentially. No primary contact recreation should take place if the number of E. coli exceeds 399 most probable number (MPN) per 100 mL of water. This standard is set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC §307.7).⁠ ⁠ This means no one should participate in activities that could result in the total submersion of the head underwater if counts exceed the 399 MPN standard.⁠ ⁠ There is ALWAYS a possibility of infection from E. coli or other waterborne illnesses. Never drink or ingest river water without proper disinfection; always swim at your own risk.⁠ ⁠ For more information, contact our office (830) 796 - 7260⁠ ⁠ The results listed below were analyzed at the BCRAGD lab. BCRAGD is not a certified lab; the results are for informational purposes only.⁠

🌧️ Rainfall Update: September 2-3, 2024 🌧️ We’ve had quite a downpour recently! Here’s a quick breakdown of the latest rainfall numbers across our county: 📍N. Prong Brewington - 2.5 in 📍W. Prong Brewington - 1.5 in 📍Medina @ Patterson Rd. - 2.65 in 📍BCRAGD Office - 3.77 in 📍English Crossing - 3.1 in 📍Sabinal Rv Nr Vanderpooll, TX - 1.03 in 📍Sabinal at Utopia, TX - 1.6 in 📍Medina Lake - 1.32 in Remember to stay safe and check local alerts for any flood warnings or road closures. Let’s keep our community informed—share this post to help spread the word! To look at the UGSG weather stations, visit our website https://lnkd.in/gpSsZBqz 🌧️💧

BCRAGD Public Service Announcement⁠ Bandera City Park E. coli Results for August 29, 2024⁠.⁠ ⁠ Surface Water Staff from the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District (BCRAGD) collect weekly water samples from the Bandera City Park to assess levels of E. coli bacteria and water temperature.⁠ ⁠ E. coli is a bacteria found in the gut of warm-blooded animals and is known to cause illness in humans if ingested potentially. No primary contact recreation should take place if the number of E. coli exceeds 399 most probable number (MPN) per 100 mL of water. This standard is set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC §307.7).⁠ ⁠ This means no one should participate in activities that could result in the total submersion of the head underwater if counts exceed the 399 MPN standard.⁠ ⁠ There is ALWAYS a possibility of infection from E. coli or other waterborne illnesses. Never drink or ingest river water without proper disinfection; always swim at your own risk.⁠ ⁠ For more information, contact our office (830) 796 - 7260⁠ ⁠ The results listed below were analyzed at the BCRAGD lab. BCRAGD is not a certified lab; the results are for informational purposes only.⁠

Registration is still open! If you're looking for Professional development for anyone who works with children, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders. ⁠ ⁠ September 7th is coming up soon; sign up while it is still open!⁠

Updated In-House water analysis results from samples taken on August 22, 2024. To see the results visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gumBn5au

Expanded coverage of the Heat Advisory for Monday. Heat Advisories and/or Excessive Heat Warnings will also likely be issued Tuesday through Thursday. Dangerous heat will build over the area Monday through Thursday, increasing the risk for heat-related illnesses. Stay safe and cool out there in these extreme temperatures.

There is still time to register for our Project WILD workshop! ⁠ ⁠ This Workshop is for professional development for anyone who works with children, including teachers, homeschoolers, and informal educators. Professional development for anyone who works with children, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders.⁠ ⁠ Project WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. You will experience engaging TEKS-aligned activities while networking with other educators. ⁠ ⁠ Workshop participants receive:⁠ ⁠ 6 hours TEA-approved CPE and TEEAC Credit⁠ Project WILD K-12 guide⁠ Texas-specific resources⁠ Please dress for indoor and outdoor activities.⁠ ⁠ $35 Pre-registration is required.

The newest Summer In-house sampling results are now available on our website at https://lnkd.in/gumBn5au.