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Drought Management is in Effect (and Has Been)
As published in the Lake Travis View, May 2022. Many of you will remember living through the drought that started in 2011. Texas experienced the driest year on record as well as its second hottest, according to the National Weather →
Read MoreWater Matters: April – July 2022 edition
Printable Version May 1-7, 2022 is nationally recognized as Drinking Water Week. It provides a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Join us →
Read MoreGetting Started with WaterSmart
Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) is moving towards the launch of a new platform that will allow customers access to detailed information about their household water use. Customers will be able to track their hourly and daily water usage, self-identify →
Read MoreCelebrating 50 Years of Service
As published in the Lake Travis View, March, 2022. “In 1971, there were 300 houses on 1,000 acres in Lakeway. Out of necessity and to safeguard Lake Travis from contamination, a committee was formed to manage wastewater needs and potable →
Read MoreCity of Lakeway Announces Feb. 25, 2022 as ‘Jerry Hietpas Day’
In honor of 17 years of service and dedication to the community of Lakeway, Mayor Kilgore announced in a proclamation at the city council meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 that Friday, February 25, 2022 is ‘Jerry Hietpas Day.’ Hietpas →
Read MoreKindness Goes a Long Way in Customer-Provider Relationships
As published in the Lake Travis View, January, 2022. Think about how many services you use on a daily basis. How often do you interact with the providers of those services? Do you look forward to those interactions? Do you →
Read MoreWater Meter Upgrade Project
MAKING WAY FOR SMARTER METERS, UTILITY LMUD is in the process of undergoing a transformation to become a “smart(er)” utility, implementing the latest technology in water metering. With water’s increasing recognition as a precious resource that must be conserved, effective →
Read More‘Hard’ water good for you, not your home
As published in the Lake Travis View, October 2021. Let’s talk about the water cycle for a second: when rain falls, it gathers in bodies of water such as lakes and aquifers. The types of rocks found in these bodies →
Read MoreBoard of Directors Election Information
The Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) Board of Directors is made up of five members. All board members are elected “at large.” All office holders for District elective office shall meet the requirements for public office prescribed by state and →
Read MoreHealth and Safety Characteristics: Allegro AMI
RF Exposure Three primary factors contribute to RF exposure from a transmitting device: SIGNAL DURATION: the term “duty cycle” refers to the duration of time a transmitter device can be actively transmitting signal versus the amount of time it is →
Read MoreBeneficial reuse prevents wastewater discharge, promotes conservation
As published in the Lake Travis View, August 2021 There’s been a lot of talk lately about the algae blooms around the Austin area. As a water provider that uses the Highland Lakes as our only source for raw water, →
Read MoreNotice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate
The Lakeway Municipal Utility District will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2021 on September 8, 2021 at 9:30am at the District Office located at 1097 Lohmans Crossing. Your individual taxes may increase →
Read MoreWater Matters: Aug-Nov 2021 edition
Printable Version National Water Quality Month (August) is dedicated to making the most of the relatively small amount of fresh water we have, because having clean water is vital to our individual health, our collective agricultural needs, and the →
Read MoreLMUD Participates in the City’s Largest 4th of July Parade to Date
Last year, the City of Lakeway was forced to cancel their largest celebration of the year due to the pandemic. This year, the City of Lakeway coordinated one of the best and THE biggest 4th of July parade the City →
Read MoreMake Way for Smart(er) Water Meters, Utilities
As published in the Lake Travis View, July 2021 When contemplating the use of water meters (who does that!?), most people will assume their sole purpose is to provide a way for utilities to bill their customers for the water →
Read MoreODWW Project Update: Bring It On! We’re Moving Forward
A pandemic, unprecedented snowstorm, followed by supply and staffing shortages, topped off by a longer-than-normal rainy seasonbring it on! You may slow us down, but we’ve got work to do and we’re moving forward. Project Background Over the years, inquiries →
Read MoreSet It, But Don’t Forget It: Sprinkler System Checkup
As published in the Lake Travis View, April 2021. Yes, your grass is green, but watering too much at the wrong time in the wrong way is not only wasteful, but also harmful to your lawnand budget. Green grass with →
Read MoreGalloping Gourmets Celebrate Public Servants: COVID-Style
Nothing brings the team at LMUD more joy and pride in their work than being recognized by the people we serve. We are so thankful for the outpouring of support from our community showing their appreciation for the work we →
Read MoreTest Your Knowledge at the Earth Day Fact Find
Update: Great job to everyone who participated in our Earth Day Fact Find. You are all very knowledgeable about ways to reduce waste and protect our environment to ensure a beautiful Lakeway for years to come. We had over 60 →
Read MoreLMUD approves Self-installs for ODWW Project
In response to a rapid influx of requests for an Early Connection from customers opting to switch from septic to sewer service, LMUD recently approved the option of performing Self-installs of a grinder pump system. →
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