Stop the dumping of 8 million gallons of partially treated wastewater into pristine Salado Creek
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has been processing permit applications for 12 new wastewater facilities that could discharge up to 8 million gallons of inadequately treated sewage everyday into Salado Creek. This is one of the largest concentrations of new wastewater permit applications anywhere in Texas. Salado Creek is a pristine stream that runs over the Edwards Aquifer in Bell and Williamson Counties. TCEQ has already approved 5 of these applications, and if the agency approves all 12, the results could be disastrous.
The harmful effects on Salado Creek could include:
- Algae blooms that would suffocate the creek and prevent people from wading, fishing, or swimming in it;
- Potential wastewater contamination of nearby wells used for drinking water; and
- More threats to the endangered Salado Salamander
“Save Salado Creek” is a community association that is working to stop these permits from being approved. These permits will allow unsafe levels of chemicals to be left in the processed waste water.
Greater Edwards Aquifer Association (GEAA)
Greater Edwards Aquifer Association (GEAA) is the fiscal agent for Save Salado Creek. GEAA is the organization that manages all financial and administrative tasks on behalf of Save Salado Creek. GEAA will handle receiving/disbursing grant funds, reporting, and compliance.
Save Salado Creek
A song written by Richard Paul Thomas and dedicated to the preservation of our creek. https://youtu.be/SalYoCFVwSo
Your Donations Are Important
Your generous donation will play a crucial role in conducting the necessary lab testing, providing scientific evidence and support, enlisting our expert scientists and witnesses, and securing essential legal advice to oppose the multiple draft permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Pay By Credit Card
For credit card donations:
Step 1. Click the donate button
Step 2. You will be taken to GEAA website
Step 3. Click the button Donate To Salado Creek
Step 4. Follow the payment instruction
Step 5. Your donation will go to Save Salado Creek
Pay By Check
To pay by check please make check payable to GEAA with Save Salado Creek in the For area on the check and mail to Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance , P.O. Box 15618 San Antonio, TX 78212
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