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Edwards Aquifer | |
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 Downstream from the headwaters of the San Marcos River | |
| Location | Edwards Plateau, Texas Hill Country, Texas, United States |
| Geology | Limestone karst[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,237 km2 (1,250 sq mi) |
| Website | Edwards Aquifer Website |
The Edwards Aquifer is one of the most prolific artesian aquifers in the world.[2] Located on the eastern edge of the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas, it is the source of drinking water for two million people, and is the primary water supply for agriculture and industry in the aquifer's region. Additionally, the Edwards Aquifer feeds the Comal and San Marcos Springs, provides springflow for recreational and downstream uses in the Nueces, San Antonio, Guadalupe, and San Marcos river basins, and is home to several unique and endangered species.
- ^ "The Edwards Aquifer". Environmental Science Institute. The University of Texas at Austin. Archived from the original on 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
- ^ "Edwards Aquifer Authority › About the Edwards Aquifer - Edwards Aquifer Authority". www.edwardsaquifer.org. Retrieved 2024-05-14.