Here you will find a series of enlightening facts centered around the embattled Guajolote Ranch development project by Lennar homes in Northwest Bexar County.
Did you know that Texas, under the leadership of TCEQ, ranks #46 out of the 50 US States on Air & Water Quality?
- U.S. News and World Report 2025 Natural Environment Ranking
Did you know the TCEQ Permit filed for the wastewater treatment plant planned for the Guajolote Ranch does not consider the impact of dumping million’s of gallons of treated sewage into our drinking water aquifers even though their owns rules say they should?
- What is the TCEQ TPDES Permit for Wastewater Discharge.
- This TPDES permit only takes into consideration the impact on “SURFACE WATER”.
- Who protects our Aquifers? (Edwards contributing zone, and Trinity recharge zone)
- See 3.7.7.(b).(2).(iii) TCEQ Texas Surface Water Quality Standards for appropriate uses section on domestic water supply and aquifer protection. Why was this not considered in the TPDES review?
Did you know the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District negotiated a backroom deal with Lennar Homes wastewater operator without the knowledge of the San Antonio Mayor or city council, and then refused to make their negotiated settlement public?
- Judge rules that Metro Health, after caving to Lennar, must release secret settlement
- The negotiated settlement called for the addition of (TLAPS) or Land Application (spraying the water out across the land with sprinklers) in addition to the discharge directly into the creek.
- Public Servants at Metro Health eliminated any leverage the City of San Antonio had in negotiations with the approval of our City Leaders.
Did you know the Guajolote Ranch is an 1,160 acre parcel of property located near the intersection of Babcock Rd and Scenic Loop Rd and is about 5 to 6 miles from the major arterial roadways of IH-10, Loop 1604, and Hwy 16 (Bandera Rd).
- Map depicting the location of the Guajolote Ranch Development.
- Lennar Homes of Texas is attempting to put a 2,900 home neighborhood on the Guajolote Ranch (Master Development Plan). The Guajolote Ranch is in Bexar County Precinct 3 and in the ETJ of San Antonio District 8. The ranch is near the cities of Grey Forest, Helotes, and San Antonio, but is not located inside of any incorporated municipality.
