Rainwater is for plants, tap water for public health
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Rainwater is for plants, tap water for public health

As published in Lake Travis View, March 2024 Severe to extreme drought persists in our area and we’re just a few months away from the scorching heat of summer. With just one good flood our water source supply could recover, but rain is never guaranteed. What if we all learn to do more with less…

Water Matters: April – July 2024 edition
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Water Matters: April – July 2024 edition

Long gone are the days when “meter readers” had to walk around to each house, manually writing down numbers and then transcribing water use data back at the office. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or “Smart Meters” provide data almost instantaneously and seamlessly, allowing for greater transparency as well as efficiency. Utilizing software called “WaterSmart”, LMUD…

You’re Invited: Drought Planning Meeting

You’re Invited: Drought Planning Meeting

THESE MEETINGS HAVE PASSED. PLEASE SEE CURRENT DROUGHT CONTINGENY PLAN FOR CURRENT WATERING RESTRICTIONS. In preparation for another hot summer through a persistent drought, Lakeway MUD will host a watering restrictions update planning meeting for the public on Tuesday, March 26 and Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Lakeway Activity Center located…

Home plumbing maintenance aids in water system resilience
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Home plumbing maintenance aids in water system resilience

As published in Lake Travis View, January 2024. Water utilities invest a lot of time and resources toward the maintenance of their community’s water supply and sanitation systems to help ensure its resilience, sustainability and safety. However, it is often overlooked that residents are indispensable partners in this ongoing effort to maintain a reliable water…

Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot

Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot

AVISO DE FECHA LIMITE PARA PRESENTAR UNA SOLICITUD PARA UN LUGAR EN LA BOLET Notice is hereby given that an application for a place on the Lakeway Municipal Utility District Regular Election ballot may be filed during the following time: Se da aviso por la presente que las solicitudes para un Lugar en la boleta…

Water Matters: Dec 2023 – March 2024 edition
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Water Matters: Dec 2023 – March 2024 edition

[icon name=”file-pdf-o” unprefixed_class=”red”] Printable Version   Cooler, rainy weather is here, but the drought is far from over. Historically, Texas is prone to extended periods of drought eased by flooding events. In fact, the last 20 years have been dominated by “abnormal dryness,” but in this same timeframe, the Texas Hill Country’s population has also…

Rainy weather here, but drought far from over
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Rainy weather here, but drought far from over

As published in Lake Travis View, November 2023. We are each faced with making personal choices every day, but those who are tasked with making decisions that affect others in life-altering ways bear the heavy burden of responsibility. For Central Texas water industry leaders during this past summer, we faced unprecedented challenges set by record-breaking…

Lead and Copper Testing Results, 2023
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Lead and Copper Testing Results, 2023

The Potable Water Department team, led by Department Supervisor Raf Mendoza, at Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) recently completed their latest round of Lead and Copper Testing. This testing is required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a regulation established in 1991 known as the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), under authority of the…

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Open House: Oct. 16 – 20, Conversation Starters at 10am and 2pm Daily

Stop in any day this week! We’d love to meet with you in person. Our Open House is happening at our district office (1097 Lohmans Crossing) and open every day this week (October 16 – 20, 2023) from 8am – 5pm, closed noon-1pm for lunch. Conversation Starters from experts in their field on various water-related…

Local water districts urge conservation as drought continues

Local water districts urge conservation as drought continues

Community Impact: September 2023, By April Kelley, Katy McAfee When the Lower Colorado River Authority entered Stage 2 of its drought contingency plan on Aug. 12, local utility districts followed suit by enforcing their own water restrictions. Most of the Lake Travis area remains under Stage 2 restrictions, including the Travis County Water Control and…

Stage 3: Additional Watering Restrictions Now in Effect

Due to continually decreasing levels in Lake Travis, in accordance with the LMUD Drought Contingency Plan, current conditions warrant LMUD Stage 3 Watering Restrictions. Increased Watering Restrictions LMUD customer compliance with Stage 3 restrictions include: the continuation of one-day per week irrigation using a hose-end sprinkler or in-ground irrigation system (restriction does not apply to…

LMUD Rates Update, Credit Card Convenience Fee, and WaterSmart

We have recently made a few updates that we would like to make you aware of: RATE CHANGE NOTICE Fiscal Year 2023 Rates were approved at the October 12, 2022 Board of Director meeting. This includes updates to the base rates for water and wastewater services provided by Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD). Information on these rates…

Board Approves Moving to 1-Day Irrigation Starting September 1
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Board Approves Moving to 1-Day Irrigation Starting September 1

During the August 10, 2022 Board of Directors meeting, the Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) Board passed a resolution to move customers from a two-day to one-day per week irrigation schedule starting September 1, 2022. This effort is in response to ongoing drought to help further limit water use. LMUD customers are asked to follow…

When can you water your lawn?
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When can you water your lawn?

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding irrigation schedules and rightly so! If you’ve watched or read the news lately, you may have seen a lot of seemingly conflicting information about watering restrictions. It’s important to know that every utility/water provider implements different restrictions that impact their customer base only. If you are…