Water scarcity is a concern due to critically low water levels. A region that is growing in population and industry is worried that its main water source cannot meet future needs. The area currently relies on a river for most of its irrigation and drinking water.

Lake levels at two reservoirs, Amistad and Falcon, are at 27% and 23% of normal levels, respectively. Recent rains in Central Texas did not flow into the river, and hot, dry weather is expected to continue. Further details are available about the potential for new technology to enable use of groundwater as a source, an option that was previously used in the area.