WCID 17 WILL JOIN THE APPEAL TO THE Public Utility Commission regarding Austin Energy's proposed rate structure increases. Read **letter** here that WCID 17 mailed to the City of Austin Mayor and Council and read **Notice to Customers on Electric Rates** presented to WCID 17 by HURD (Homeowners United for Rate Fairness.)    Be informed now!  City of Austin tabled the vote at the January 18, 2012 meeting. 

Reminder to continue monitoring your daily water use through February 15, 2012.  Water usage during this time will calculate the customer fee for wastewater service to be billed beginning October, 2012 for the following year.  Minimizing your water usage during these months now will result in keeping your wastewater bill low in the coming year.  Wastewater fees now reflect any adjustment according to your water usage from last winters averaging. 

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**STAGE 2 DROUGHT** YES, MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE; WE ARE REMAINING IN STAGE 2 DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR ALL OUTDOOR **(1) ONE DAY** WATERING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

During this time, your reduction in use will help keep water tank levels higher for optimal fire flow if needed.  Thank you for conserving!  Enforcement of compliance continues around the clock. Any noncompliant second offenders will have their water turned off  upon discovery and be fined.

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**WCID 17 Plans for Continuous Improvement & Upgrades FY 2011-2012**

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