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Open House, June 12-16: 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 (June 12 – 16, 2023) from 8am – 5pm, closed noon-1pm for lunch.

Conversation Starters on various water-related topics will be held at 10am and 2pm daily (see below for schedule).

Enjoy refreshments while you peruse the available literature and goodies to take home including water-saving information and fun/helpful household tools. We look forward to seeing you!

MONDAY, JUNE 12
TIME CONVERSATION STARTER TOPIC PRESENTER DESCRIPTION
10am

The Hill Country Runs on Water: Video & Discussion

 Stephanie Threinen,
Lakeway MUD		 Water is what makes the Hill Country gorgeous. And also vulnerable. For all its beauty, the Hill Country is a region prone to teetering between flooding and drought. Being aware of the water situation is key to keeping this region bustling, growing, and flowing in the right direction. More information: www.texasrunsonwater.org/regions/hill-country
2pm

FireWise Landscaping

 Dustin Dunn, Lake Travis Fire Rescue Firewise Communities Firewise USA® is a voluntary program that provides a framework to help neighbors get organized, find direction and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community. More information: www.ltfr.org/fire-prevention-community-risk-reduction

TUESDAY, JUNE 13
TIME CONVERSATION STARTER TOPIC PRESENTER DESCRIPTION
10am

WaterSmart/AMI Meter Technology

 Stephanie Threinen,
Lakeway MUD		 LMUD’s new WaterSmart platform allows customers access to detailed information about their household water use. Customers are able to track their hourly and daily water usage, self-identify and resolve leaks, understand where their water is being used, compare their water use to similar households, and set water use alerts. For information about WaterSmart, visit www.lakewaymud.org/update/watersmart
2pm

Landscaping with Native Plants

 Meg Inglis,
Native Plant Society of Texas		 Native plants do not require fertilizers and require fewer pesticides than lawns. They also require less water than lawns and help prevent erosion. Meg will be providing a list of suitable native plants for the Lakeway area and show examples in the slide show. More information: www.npsot.org

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
TIME CONVERSATION STARTER TOPIC PRESENTER DESCRIPTION
**9:30am**

LMUD Board Meeting

 LMUD Board of Directors Our board meetings are always open to the public. Check our website for today’s agenda: www.lakewaymud.org/updates/meetings
2pm

Understanding your Water Quality Report/Water Treatment

 Raf Mendoza,
Lakeway MUD		 Drinking water quality reports provide you with important information about the quality of your drinking water and are published by your water utility on a yearly basis. Learn where your water comes from as well as how the water is treated to bring it up to drinking water quality. LMUD’s current Water Quality Report can be found at www.lakewaymud.org/about-us/about-your-water

THURSDAY, JUNE 15
TIME CONVERSATION STARTER TOPIC PRESENTER DESCRIPTION
10am

FireWise Landscaping

 Dustin Dunn, Lake Travis Fire Rescue Firewise Communities Firewise USA® is a voluntary program that provides a framework to help neighbors get organized, find direction and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community. More information: www.ltfr.org/fire-prevention-community-risk-reduction
2pm

ODWW Project Update

 Stephanie Threinen, Lakeway MUD LMUD’s septic-to-sewer conversion project for the first 17 sections of Lakeway (“Old Lakeway”). Learn about how far the Project has come since it first launched in 2018 and where we’re headed. Individual questions about your specific property can also be addressed. For information on the ODWW Project, visit www.lakewaymud.org/odww-project

FRIDAY, JUNE 16
TIME CONVERSATION STARTER TOPIC PRESENTER DESCRIPTION
10am

Beginner Vegetable Gardening

 Jennifer Ozuna, Lakeway resident Growing your own backyard garden can be very rewarding, especially when it produces vegetables and fruits from winter to summer. Jennifer is a self-taught local gardener prepared to share the tips and tricks she has learned through her successes and failures.
2pm

WaterSmart/AMI Meter Technology

 Stephanie Threinen,
Lakeway MUD		 LMUD’s new WaterSmart platform allows customers access to detailed information about their household water use. Customers are able to track their hourly and daily water usage, self-identify and resolve leaks, understand where their water is being used, compare their water use to similar households, and set water use alerts. For information about WaterSmart, visit www.lakewaymud.org/update/watersmart