Open House, March 27-31: 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 (March 27 – 31, 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, MARCH 27
TIME CONVERSATION STARTER TOPIC PRESENTER DESCRIPTION
10am ODWW Project 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
2pm Drought-Tolerant Planting Victoria Dawson,
Lakeway Garden Club		 Lakeway Garden Club is free and open to all local area residents. Come learn about their offerings and tips for successfully growing drought-tolerant, low-maintenance native plants. For information about the Lakeway Garden Club, visit www.lakewaygardenclub.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 28
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 Efficient Irrigation Practices/ WaterMyYard Jack Jones,
LCRA		 The WaterMyYard program is a free service that uses local weather data in sponsored areas to provide free weekly watering advice. This data is collected from an extensive network of weather stations and rain gauges, and, along with research-based understanding of plant water needs, allow experts to send customized weekly water advice for your specific lawn and irrigation system. For information on Water My Yard, visit www.watermyyard.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
TIME CONVERSATION STARTER TOPIC PRESENTER DESCRIPTION
10am 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
2pm Native Plants/Creating a Monarch Garden Clarence Reed,
Native Plant Society of Texas		 Each fall, hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from the US and Canada to mountains in central Mexico until they return in the spring. Planting gardens with native milkweed and nectar plants encourages the much needed restoration of Monarch  habitats throughout the Texas migration flyway. For information on the Native Plant Society of Texas, visit www.npsot.org

THURSDAY, MARCH 30
TIME CONVERSATION STARTER TOPIC PRESENTER DESCRIPTION
10am ODWW Project 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
2pm LCRA Residential Rebates Jack Jones,
LCRA		 Did you know LMUD customers have access to LCRA’s WaterSmart Rebates program that can help offset the cost of upgrading irrigation systems, maintaining landscapes and pools, and testing your soil to help you save water and money? For information on LCRA’s Residential Rebates, visit www.lcra.org/water/watersmart/rebates

FRIDAY, MARCH 31
TIME CONVERSATION STARTER TOPIC PRESENTER DESCRIPTION
10am Plumbing Leak Repairs Troy Gray,
IO Inspections		 Easy-to-fix water leaks account for nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes, according to the EPA. Learn how to spot leaks, shut off your water during major leaks, fix some leaks, and when to call a professional plumber. Practical Plumbing Handbook will be given out to each attendee.
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