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This map shows which parts of the water territory would be sold to NUI, which parts would be sold to surrounding cities, and which parts the City of Georgetown would keep. (Map Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows which parts of the water territory would be sold to NUI, which parts would be sold to surrounding cities, and which parts the City of Georgetown would keep. (Map Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Diving into specifics of Georgetown’s proposed water territory sale

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 24, 2026
A reader submitted a letter to the editor last week with questions about the city’s May election proposition.
County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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River water rises with recent rain in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A rainy week led to localized flooding across Williamson County April 21. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect until the evening.
This chart shows the next five years of capital wastewater projects. Updates on these projects can be found on the city’s Capital Projects website at https://georgetown-tx.cleargov.com/projects.

This chart shows the next five years of capital wastewater projects. Updates on these projects can be found on the city’s Capital Projects website at https://georgetown-tx.cleargov.com/projects.

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$850 million in water, wastewater projects in Georgetown's pipeline for FY27

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Georgetown could spend an estimated $441,766,862 on water projects and $415,569,500 on wastewater projects during the coming fiscal year.
City of Georgetown Planning Director Edgar Garcia, right, speaks to residents about the planning department’s latest projects, including updating the city’s Unified Development Code which dictates how development happens around the city. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City of Georgetown Planning Director Edgar Garcia, right, speaks to residents about the planning department’s latest projects, including updating the city’s Unified Development Code which dictates how development happens around the city. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown invests in roads, water, public safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Georgetown’s annual State of Our City event March 12 gave residents a glimpse into the city’s latest efforts through a talk about projects coming in 2026, water, public safety, transportation and more.
During the February 10 Georgetown City Council meeting, council members approved a vote for a special election on May 2 for the sale of portions of Georgetown’s water service territory, called the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity.

During the February 10 Georgetown City Council meeting, council members approved a vote for a special election on May 2 for the sale of portions of Georgetown’s water service territory, called the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity.

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Georgetown City Council sets election for water territory sale

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Georgetown City Council has called a special election on May 2 to approve a sale of part of the city’s water territory to National Utility Infrastructure for $60 million.
The South Lake Water Treatment plant finished the first page of construction this past summer, adding 11 million gallons to Georgetown’s water supply. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The South Lake Water Treatment plant finished the first page of construction this past summer, adding 11 million gallons to Georgetown’s water supply. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Phase 2 of South Lake Water Treatment Plant to come online in 2026

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
In June, the first phase of Georgetown’s South Lake Water Treatment Plant came online, adding 11 million gallons per day to Georgetown’s water supply.

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Pump failure causes low water pressure for some Jarrell residents

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Jarrell Schwertner Water Supply Corporation issued a “Leak notice” to its customers and service providers on Wednesday, December 10. The Corporation serves 4,550 people and is based in Jarrell. The general service area is 80,000 acres, located in both Bell and Williamson Counties.
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