Updates: Winter Averaging in Effect, Vote, Donations
We hope you are enjoying the cooler weather! A tip: Turn off your sprinklers from November-February! Your grass goes dormant over the winter, so there is no need to water. Use the downtime to upgrade your irrigation system. LCRA offers Lakeway MUD (LMUD) customers’ rebates to help with the cost. Details: lcra.org/water/watersmart/rebates.
Winter Averaging in Effect Nov. 1, 2025
New Wastewater Rates Start on Dec. 2025 Bill
Did you know that while your water use is metered, your wastewater is not? To calculate wastewater charges, Lakeway MUD uses a method called Winter Averaging, which takes place each year from November through February. Because outdoor watering is minimal during these colder months, this period gives the best snapshot of how much water is used indoors — and therefore sent to our treatment plant for processing. Your wastewater rate for the next year, starting on your December bill, is based on your lower-use bill cycle (Nov.& Dec. or Jan.& Feb.) during this timeframe. TIP: any water use you can minimize during this timeframe can help reduce your wastewater costs for the following 12-months. Winter Averaging applies only to wastewater; your potable water charges will continue to vary each billing cycle based on actual usage. To learn more about how Winter Averaging works and view examples, visit: lakewaymud.org/update/winter-averaging.
Watering Restriction Enforcement
Max. 2-Days Per Week, Permanent Restrictions to Minimize Water Waste
Lakes Travis and Buchanan are our region’s water supply reservoirs and currently hold about 1,748,359 acre-feet of water or 88% capacity, according to the LCRA River Operations Report. As this capacity changes, our watering restrictions adjust. Lakeway MUD currently enforces a max. of two-days of automatic irrigation per week. Water waste or negligence is prohibited and can be enforced at all times. For additional details, visit: lakewaymud.org/customers/irrigation-schedule.
November 4, 2025 is Election Day
Consider Voting FOR Proposition 4 and the Texas Water Fund
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card gave the state’s drinking water systems a D+ and wastewater systems a D-, citing aging facilities, frequent leaks, and limited investment in upgrades. As you consider your choices in the upcoming election, we encourage you to consider that Proposition 4 represents an opportunity to address Texas’s pressing water needs with a long-term solution that matches the scale of the challenge.
Free Plants and Gardening Advice
Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 2pm
Resources for Central Texas Gardening
Presenter: Leah Crenwelge
This presentation, held at the LMUD Admin Office (1097 Lohmans Crossing) highlights key resources to guide you in creating beautiful and sustainable native plant gardens in Lakeway and surrounding areas of Central Texas. There will be plant giveaways and a chance to ask experts questions about your yard.
Donations Requests
LMUD Demonstration Garden and LT Seed Library
The LMUD Admin Office (1097 Lohmans Crossing) is home to two public resources: a Demonstration Garden, filled with native plants that thrive in our local environment, and the Lake Travis Seed Library, where you can pick up FREE seeds for your veggi/herb garden or native planting beds. We’re always accepting seed donations as well as supplies to keep our demonstration garden growing. Please see the website pages (links above) for details.
Green Santa Toy Collection
Drop off new, unwrapped toys for LT Lov’s annual Green Santa toy drive now through December 3, 2025 to help bring a smile to local youth this holiday season. Monetary donations are also collected to provide families with HEB gift cards for holiday meals. Donations can be dropped off at 1097 Lohmans Crossing during regular business hours.
Thank you for using water wisely!
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