Breaking Lawn Addictions
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Breaking Lawn Addictions

Louise Placek, Native Plant Society of TexasLMUD Open House presentation, October 19, 2023 When it comes to altering our environment, lawns are king. Lawn (turf) grass is the most irrigated plant in the United States, but provides the least ecological habitat potential. It’s also big business with millions of pounds of fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides…

Hydrology: Groundwater and Wells
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Hydrology: Groundwater and Wells

Lane Cockrell, Southwestern Travis County GCDLMUD Open House presentation, October 19, 2023 Lakeway MUD is a surface-water supplier, pulling our raw water exclusively from Lake Travis. However, all water is connected (aquifers feed springs and creeks that become our rivers and lakes) so we invited Lane Cockrell, a hydrogeologist and general manager for the Southwestern…

Bring Your Landscape to Life with Texas Native Plants (Video)
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Bring Your Landscape to Life with Texas Native Plants (Video)

Haeley Giambalvo, Native Plant Society of TexasLMUD Open House presentation, October 17, 2023 The third week of October is officially recognized as Texas Native Plant Week to highlight the important role native plants play in conservation. Fall is the best time to plant native perennials so they can develop their root system over the winter…

“Will it rain again? An Update to the Fall and Winter 2023 Forecast
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“Will it rain again? An Update to the Fall and Winter 2023 Forecast

Paul Yura, National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio TXLMUD Open House presentation, October 16, 2023 It’s obviously going to rain again. The question is when and how much. When compared to other states, Texas, by far, has the highest number of billion-dollar weather events: We encourage you to sign up and pay attention to the National…

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…

Finding Alternative Water Sources for Irrigation
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Finding Alternative Water Sources for Irrigation

As published in the Lake Travis View, September 2023 Change is all around us. It’s inevitable. Things we once took for granted, set to operate on autopilot, need to be routinely reassessed. This is how progress is made (for better or for worse). But you can’t make smarter choices without first being educated on the…

AN ORDER APPROVING THE DISTRICT’S APPRAISAL ROLL AND SETTING THE DISTRICT TAX RATE FOR 2023
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AN ORDER APPROVING THE DISTRICT’S APPRAISAL ROLL AND SETTING THE DISTRICT TAX RATE FOR 2023

WHEREAS, the Chief Appraiser of the Travis Central Appraisal District has certified the Appraisal Roll for all taxable property within the District for 2023 pursuant to Section 26.01 of the Property Tax Code, and the District Tax Collector has calculated the effective tax rate and made any tax publication required by law; and WHEREAS, the…

Local water districts urge conservation as drought continues
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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
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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
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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…

Drought Rate Fee Structure Approved By LMUD Board of Directors
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Drought Rate Fee Structure Approved By LMUD Board of Directors

At the latest LMUD Board of Directors meeting, held April 12, 2023, the Board approved a motion to add a Drought Rate fee structure to the LMUD Rate Order in the event Stage 3 restrictions are enacted from the LMUD Drought Contingency Plan. This includes increased rates for top-3 tier water users (using above 30,000…

A Beloved Annual Tradition: Lakeway’s 4th of July Parade
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A Beloved Annual Tradition: Lakeway’s 4th of July Parade

The true spirit of patriotism was alive and well at this year’s July 4th parade as the citizens of Lakeway came together to celebrate the city’s 60th anniversary with the theme, ’63 and Free. The City posted, “This theme pays homage to the official opening of the Lakeway Inn as well as the City’s rich…

Proactive and Reactive Strategies of Water Planning
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Proactive and Reactive Strategies of Water Planning

As published in the Lake Travis View, May 2023 Water is a precious resource, especially in Texas with the state’s ever-growing population and fluctuating climate conditions. Even when the floods come, there is a drought right around the corner, requiring a constant need to manage and conserve water resources effectively. Water conservation plans and drought…

Open House, June 12-16: Conversation Starters at 10am and 2pm daily
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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…