Developers could pay more for water, wastewater

Georgetown may increase its water and wastewater impact fees for developers to help offset the cost of maintaining services amid economic shifts and continued population growth. Currently, the maximum water impact fee is $12,215, and the wastewater fee is $6,129.

Summer brings added treatment capacity for water plant

Georgetown’s water supply will increase by 11 million gallons per day this month as the first phase of expanded treatment capacity at the South Lake Water Treatment Plant comes online.

Georgetown ceases water supply contract

Georgetown City Council members terminated a long-term water supply contract with GateHouse Water, LLC, after an executive session Tuesday, May 27. Last December, city council entered into a contract with the utility company that would have brought 18,500 acrefeet per year — about 16.

County bakes, lakes ache

Despite the recent rain relief this month, the Brazos River Authority and Williamson County are bracing for a hot, dry summer. The Farmer’s Almanac predicted this year to be a “scorcher of a summer” with Texas having a “Hot and Dry” outlook and temperature increasing, “4 degrees above normal.

Georgetown continues work to mitigate zebra mussels

The invasive species zebra mussels have been present in Lake Georgetown since 2017. With warm days and boating season arriving, boat owners should take precaution and thoroughly clean their watercraft to reduce the spread of the mollusk.

City of Georgetown to disinfect water system with chlorine

Georgetown will perform system-wide maintenance on the city’s water system from May 27 until June 27. During this time, Georgetown water customers might notice chlorine odors and a green or brown tint in their water for short time periods.Customers could start noticing the changes on May 27 or 28.

Federal funding sought for Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges

Georgetown is applying for the federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant that could help cut the cost of the Austin Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle bridges. If awarded, it would help cut the city’s project cost by 48 percent.