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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Comal County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Canyon Lake Water Quality Protection
The county is preparing to spend $30 million in Texas Water Development Board financing (including $4.4 million in principal forgiveness) to buy land over the Edwards and Trinity aquifer recharge and contributing zones. A tiered scoring system and technical advisory committee will rank applications; the public can comment online through November 9 before adoption on November 19.
Canyon Juniper Ranch Wastewater Permit and Water Quality
A local resident raised concerns about wastewater effluent discharge from the Canyon Juniper Ranch development potentially impacting private wells and the Cow Creek aquifer.
Boil Water Notice
Heavy flooding in Comal County has triggered a boil water notice for Canyon Lake and Bulverde residents. You'll need to boil your tap water before drinking or using it for cooking to avoid getting sick.
County Recycling Program Changes
County staff presented a comprehensive cost analysis of nine different recycling and mulching program options. Commissioners discussed the financial realities of single-stream recycling, high contamination rates, and potential alternatives like separating cardboard and aluminum.
Flood Control Dam Performance and Maintenance
The county approved a variance for the Eikel Blank Dam spillway to save over $2 million on rehabilitation costs while keeping federal funding on track.
Quarry and Concrete Batch Plant Regulation
Comal County is urging state lawmakers to pass stricter notification rules and wider property line setbacks for quarries and batch plants to protect nearby landowners from heavy industrial impacts.