Georgetown voters are deciding whether the city should keep managing water for surrounding areas. This vote could shake up how a big chunk of the region gets its water.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Changes to the policy will impact water rates starting in FY2027, potentially leading to different increases for base versus volumetric charges.
Customers who use less water may see slower increases in their base rates.
Customers who use more water may see higher volumetric charges.
Georgetown election begins to decide if city will stop managing water for neighboring areas KUT
The council initiated annexation proceedings for city-owned properties intended for water reclamation facilities.
The scheduled meeting of the Water Utility Advisory Board for April 9, 2026, has been canceled. Residents will need to look for future meeting announcements.
The council is considering changes to how fixed costs are recovered for the water utility. This could impact how water bills are calculated and potentially affect rates for residents.
The board discussed potential changes to how fixed costs are recovered in water rates. The goal is to balance funding infrastructure projects with keeping bills affordable for residents, potentially by shifting more costs to usage-based rates.
An amendment to a contract for wastewater transport services for the South Lake Water Treatment Plant was approved, costing over $105,000.
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