Wastewater plans make Hill Country residents worry Pedernales River could turn into 'sewer'

GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Landowners are concerned about the future of the Pedernales River after recent filings for wastewater permits at two developments. The permits ask for permission from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to discharge treated wastewater on land near the river.

"We're trying to heighten awareness of what's going on in the county," said Katherine Peake with the Pedernales River Alliance. Their organization contacted KXAN about their concerns.

The two new developments...