Public concern for a proposed massive rock-crushing facility in Burnet County is growing, especially regarding its potential impact on local aquifers.

The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District said proper measures will be taken to regulate the aggregate operation but that the developer has yet to file a permit application for the project.

That permit is one of the final hurdles for Asphalt Inc. before it can bring to life a 715-acre quarry on Hoover Valley Road.

The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is responsible for managing and regulating groundwater use in Burnet County. Its governing board is made up of five elected directors and a general manager.

The Asphalt Inc. project has been on the public radar since September 2024 and drawn considerable back

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