NEWS
In order to maintain confidentiality of your information, Travis County WCID 17 must have a **Privacy Policy form** on file. If a written request for confidentiality of your information is not on file it is considered Public Information and MUST be released upon formal request.
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WCID 17 and the LCRA are partnering again this summer to bring you water and money saving tools. By installing and using low-flow toilets, you will save both money off your billing and conserve water! Another product being offered is a low-flow showerhead. Please review the quetions with answers regarding the **FREE TOILET PROGRAM**, fill out an **APPLICATION**; then stop by the District office to submit your application and pick up **FREE SHOWER HEADS** (limit of two per home.)
For commercial customers, LCRA will perform a FREE ANALYSIS of your business with money saving tips, supplies and/or rebates. Please contact Steve Vargas, P.E. with LCRA at (512) 469-6842 or by email: steven.vargas@lcra.org to arrange his visit. Remember this audit is FREE and should help improve your overall efficiency!
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WCID 17 to Construct New Water Treatment Plant near Mansfield Dam
Please learn all about the **new water treatment plant** that is in design now to meet the future needs of our growing community.
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Notice to Developers: On December 15, 2011, the Board of Directors passed an **Order** Approving Changes to the Rules and Policies of Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 Regarding Metering, Rates and Impact Fees to Multi-Family Housoing Developments and Privately Owned Facilities. Feel free to contact the General Manager after reviewing with any questions you may have.
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Notice to Irrigators: Irrigation Plan Reviews will be implemented beginning November 1, 2011. **Please read procedure for application.**
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FINDING A GUIDE FOR IRRIGATION CONTROLLER SETTINGS! Remember to double check your irrigatin controller settings in following the one-day outdoor watering schedule. Try using one of these links to learn more about setting your irrigation controller:
**Hunter Systems**
**Rainbird**
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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.)
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WCID 17 IMPROVEMENT & UPGRADE PROJECTS - Upgrades and waterline replacements will be done throughout WCID 17 at numerous locations each year. Please be mindful to drive courteously within a construction zone. Thank you. For 2011-2012 project updates, **please check here.**
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Trash & Recycling Program - Be Green ~ Save Green - RECYCLING WILL BE DONE EVERY WEEK, NOT Every Other Week.
Wouldn't you like to have one consolidated bill for solid waste, water and wastewater services? WCID17 & IESI offer trash and recycling at a flat $18.25 per month for base service (billed on your WCID 17 monthly statement). WCID 17 partnered with IESI to offer solid waste (trash) and recycling to District customers. **This program is OPEN TO ALL WCID 17 CUSTOMERS, UNLESS YOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION HAS MADE ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.**
WCID17 is interested in protecting water quality and the environment, and recycling does both. This service is designed to save customers money, keep materials that could be recycled out of the waste stream, protect the environment and watershed, help consolidate bills and reduce truck traffic in the neighborhoods.
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**Lake Travis Economic Impact Report Released **
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