Georgetown is not in danger of running out of water by 2030
In 2022, the City began updating its long-term water and wastewater planning to address faster-than-anticipated growth, modify long-term needs, and recommend steps for securing the additional water sources necessary to meet those needs in the coming years and decades. Finalized and released publicly in May 2023, the Integrated Water Resource Plan concluded the total baseline … Continue reading “Georgetown is not in danger of running out of water by 2030”
Georgetown residents invited to Water Conservation Expo on Feb. 24
The City of Georgetown is excited to announce the second annual Water Conservation Expo from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 24. in the Friends and Hewlett rooms at the Georgetown Public Library. The expo aims to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation and native landscaping and to empower residents with the knowledge and resources … Continue reading “Georgetown residents invited to Water Conservation Expo on Feb. 24”
Western portion of Georgetown water service area moved into Drought Stage 2
All Georgetown water customers on one-day-per-week watering schedule starting Sept. 29 Effective Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, all Georgetown water utility customers may return to the assigned, one-day-per-week outdoor watering schedule and other Drought Stage 2 restrictions. Customers in the western side of the City of Georgetown’s service area – generally the areas west of D.B. … Continue reading “Western portion of Georgetown water service area moved into Drought Stage 2”
Dec. 22-26 Cold weather prep and response
Forecast The National Weather Service is expecting freezing temperatures, sub-zero wind chills, and hard freezes Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 22 through 26. Wind chill temperatures are expected to reach below zero as early as Thursday afternoon. By Friday morning, temperatures are forecasted to be in the low-to mid-teens in Georgetown. Wind Chill Watch has been issued … Continue reading “Dec. 22-26 Cold weather prep and response”
Boil water notice lifted for Florence area
Water boil notice lifted for Florence area The City of Georgetown has lifted the boil water notice for 720 affected customers in the Florence area. This is the last boil water notice that was issued as a result of low pressure due to the prolonged subfreezing temperatures and from power outages due to the recent … Continue reading “Boil water notice lifted for Florence area”
Council adopts new rates for water, wastewater, and solid waste
City Council approved new residential water, wastewater, and solid waste rates at its regular meeting Tuesday. The new water and wastewater rates come after a cost-of-service rate study was completed this summer by consultants NewGen Strategies and Solutions. The study helped determine the rates and rate structure needed to equitably fund the water utility, including … Continue reading “Council adopts new rates for water, wastewater, and solid waste”
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension offers rain barrel class March 26
[UPDATE: This class has sold out. However, the City offers a $25 rebate for Georgetown water customers who purchase a rain barrel. To find out more, click here.] The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is offering a DIY rain barrel class form 6-8 p.m. March 26 at the Williamson County offices, 3151 SE Inner Loop. The … Continue reading “Texas A&M Agrilife Extension offers rain barrel class March 26”
City hosts 2019 Water Summit on Oct. 29
The City of Georgetown is hosting the 2019 Water Summit on Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Public Safety Operations and Training Center, 3500 D.B. Wood Road. During the summit, representatives from the City’s water utility, Texas Water Development Board, and other area water experts will meet with residents and community leaders … Continue reading “City hosts 2019 Water Summit on Oct. 29”
City asks water utility customers to cut back on water use
Due to an increase in outdoor water use, the City has reached 85 percent of water treatment capacity and is enacting Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan. During Stage 1 of the DCP, customers may not water their lawns between the hours of noon and 7 p.m. What can you do to help? Reduce … Continue reading “City asks water utility customers to cut back on water use”
Council approves two-day watering schedule, new drought plan
Changes to the City’s water use requirements ordinance go into effect May 8. City Council approved amendments to two ordinances related to water conservation at its April 23 meeting. The changes update the City’s water use requirements ordinance to make the current two-day watering schedule for irrigation systems and hose-end sprinklers the permanent watering schedule. … Continue reading “Council approves two-day watering schedule, new drought plan”
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