Georgetown Mayor talks water, internet and November bond

On Thursday October 12, Mayor Josh Schroeder spoke at a meeting of Georgetown Newcomers & Friends about the future of Georgetown’s water, internet fiber optics and the upcoming bond election.

Georgetown will increase water rates next month

Georgetown water rates will increase 13 percent starting in October, as set by the City Council during Tuesday’s meeting. The statutory consent agenda shows the rate raise was budgeted in the 2024 Fiscal Year Annual Budget.

Florence City Council discusses water restrictions, drought plans

The City of Florence revised the drought contingency plan during the city council meeting August 1.  The council unanimously approved the changes to the city’s drought contingency plan ordinance.

State Highway 138 waterline to be upgraded

Georgetown City Council approved an upgrade project agreement for the State Highway 138 waterline in conjunction with Williamson County in the July 25 city council meeting.

Georgetown water utility customers will receive outage texts beginning in August

Starting on August 1, residents who use Georgetown water utilities will begin to receive text message alerts about possible water outages.  Customers will receive texts from 512-930-3640 with real-time water outage updates.

Guest Essay: A look at Georgetown water restrictions, current water challenges

By Mayor Josh Schroeder and Council Member Kevin Pitts On Thursday, July 13, Georgetown lost significant pressure in one of the water towers on the western edge of our water system.

West Georgetown restricted from watering through September 4

After placing the city under temporary Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Friday afternoon, the City of Georgetown announced Monday, July 17, that the water restrictions will remain in effect through September 4 for about 35 percent of its customers, all in areas of Georgetown “generally west of D.B.