Open House: Drinking Water Week 2025

All Week: May 5 – 9, 2025

with presentations at 10am and 2pm daily

Location: LMUD Administration Office, 1097 Lohmans Crossing

Drinking Water Week, led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), is an annual observance in the United States, typically held during the first full week of May. It is dedicated to recognizing the vital role that safe, clean drinking water plays in public health, the environment, and overall quality of life. The week also highlights the importance of water infrastructure and the work of water professionals who ensure that communities have reliable access to potable water. This observance encourages individuals to learn about their local water sources, promote conservation efforts, and support policies that protect water quality. By raising awareness, Drinking Water Week emphasizes the collective responsibility to safeguard this essential resource for future generations.

Stop in any day this week to peruse a wide assortment of literature and water-saving giveaways. Presentations will be held each day at 10am and 2pm on a variety of water-related topics from landscaping tips to managing leaks and more. 

EVENTS

Monday, May 5, 2025

10am
ODWW Project Update (Septic to Sewer Conversion Project for Old Lakeway)

Presenter: Stephanie Threinen, Public Information Liaison, 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 lakewaymud.org/odww-project.

2pm
Texas Runs on Water Lakeway Art Mural

Presenter: Janet Wright, Chair, Lakeway Arts Committee

Texas Runs on Water is a first-of-its-kind statewide water campaign developed by the Texas Water Foundation to inspire a generation of Texans to participate in the cultural and behavioral changes needed to meet future water supply needs. Learn how Lakeway is getting involved by adding our city to the map of Texas cities with a mural celebrating water! For more information, visit texasrunsonwater.org.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

10am
LT Seed Library Seed Swap

Presenter: Leah Crenwelge, local resident

As a daughter of the pioneers who have been farming and ranching in the Texas Hill Country since the 1840s, Leah is excited to share with you her love of this land and its incredible plant biodiversity. Free seeds available through the LT Seed Library include Central Texas native plants and thriving veggies/herbs. Bring your extra seeds to swap or stop by for pro tips! Donations of heirloom/open-pollinated veggie/herb seeds and native plant seeds are also welcome. For more information, visit lakewaymud.org/lt-seed-library.

2pm
Growing Native Plants from Seed

Presenter: Craig Bruska, Chair Native Seed Committee, Native Plant Society of Texas

Learn how and when to sow native plants seeds to create a native wildlife habitat from seed. Using the lowest cost method to replace water hungry nonnative grasses and plants with their native Texas plant equivalents suited to the Lakeway area. Learn how to select the right native plant to grow from seed for the soil, light, water needs. For more information, visit npsot.org.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

10am
Local Water Update and Water Management Planning

Presenter: Earl Foster, General Manager, Lakeway MUD

In response to the severest drought on record for the Highland Lakes, Earl Foster, general Manager of Lakeway MUD, spearheaded the formation of the Highland Lakes Firm Water Cooperative in 2012. Since then, the co-op regularly meets and advocates for firm water interests within water management planning efforts to help ensure enough water is allocated for potable water use, especially in times of drought. Learn more about LMUD’s involvement in local water issues.

2pm
10th Annual Water, Texas Film Festival Review

Presenter: Stephanie Threinen, Public Information Liaison, Lakeway MUD

The Texas Water Foundation just concluded their 10th Annual Water, Texas Film Festival, celebrating films that help Texans understand the value of their water. Join us for a screening and discussion on some of this year’s winning productions. For more information, visit watertexasfilms.org.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

10am
LMUD Resource Library

This is not a presentation, but an opportunity to peruse the information LMUD has available at our resource library, open year round to the public during regular business hours including seed catalogs, native plant magazines, and publications on rainwater harvesting, climate data, and landscaping.

2pm
WaterSmart/AMI Meter Technology

Presenter: Stephanie Threinen, Public Information Liaison, Lakeway MUD

LMUD’s 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 more information, visit: lakewaymud.org/update/watersmart.

Friday, May 9, 2025

10am
LCRA Residential Rebate Programs

Presenter: Michael A. Murphy, Manager of Water Conservation, LCRA

The LCRA residential rebates program can help LMUD customers offset the cost of upgrading irrigation systems, maintaining landscapes and pools, and testing your soil to help you save water and money. NEW! rebate available for converting turf grass to drought-tolerant landscapes. For information on LCRA’s Residential Rebates, visit: lcra.org/water/watersmart.

2pm
Understanding your Water Quality Report/Water Treatment

Presenter: Raf Mendoza, Treatment Operations Manager, 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 standards. LMUD’s current Water Quality Report can be found at lakewaymud.org/about-us/about-your-water.