| TCEQ Sends Response to Public Comments on LCRA Amended Permit for Leander Water Sales |
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On June 30, 2009, TCEQ held a public meeting in Lakeway. The meeting's purpose was to allow public comments on a permit amendment that would allow LCRA water sales to Leander to increase from 6,400 AFY to 24,000 AFY.
There were many objections voiced to the increase, most based on concerns of potential harm to Lake Travis and the area economy.
TCEQ has now mailed out written responses to these public comments from its Executive Director. PLTA has posted a copy of the TCEQ response on our website HERE. |
| Blast From The Past |
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1984 PLTA Ad
Did you know?
PLTA first organized in February 1982 as the Save Cypress Creek Association in response to a threat to discharge treated sewage effluent into Lake Travis via Bullick Hollow Creek. Later that same year, our named changed to Protect Lake Travis Association, a 501(c)(3) corporation.
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| PLTA Board |
Lonnie Moore, President
Ken Fossler, Vice President
Gloria Eckstrom, Secretary
Richard Eason, Treasurer
Janet Caylor
David Gavenda
John Strickland | |
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| LCRA Seeks Public Input on Long Term Water Supply Plan |
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| LAST MEETING IS MONDAY, MARCH 08
The Lower Colorado River Authority is holding an important public meeting Monday, March 8, to discuss ways to meet the long-term water needs in the lower Colorado River basin. The public is invited to attend.
The meeting will be at the LCRA Service Center, 3505 Montopolis Drive, Building A, Austin, Texas 78744 ( MAP). An open house begins at 6 p.m. The discussion will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. People may offer input on the plans by attending the meeting Monday, or by completing an on-line form at www.lcra.org/watersupply. The draft Water Supply Resource Plan is posted online HERE. |
| Volente Heads Efforts for Lake Travis Coalition |
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| from: North Lake Travis Log; Thursday March 04, by Amy Fowler:
"Volente has been at the forefront of water issues since the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority first introduced its proposed pipeline inside the village's borders. Since then, cities have asked for a change to effluent discharge rules and other factors that affect the quality of the lake.
..Sandra Haverlah, a lobbyist hired by the village, is currently working to bring elected officials from around the Highland Lakes together in a coalition to protect the lakes.
The Lake Travis Community Coalition could include officials from Jonestown, Lago Vista, Point Venture, Lakeway and Spicewood among others. In addition, Haverlah said she has reached out to property owners' associations in unincorporated areas around the lakes."
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| LCRA Pursues Contracts for Domestic Use of Lake Water |
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NEW LETTER BEING MAILED TO OWNERS
LCRA is mailing information to lakeside residents reminding them that a contract is required to take water directly from the Highland Lakes.
About 5,000 residents who own property within 500 feet of the Highland Lakes will receive a letter and application for a domestic use water contract. Residents who already have a contract or do not take water from the lakes can disregard the letter.
LCRA estimates that as many as 5,500 pipes take water directly from the lakes. The agency is stepping up its public awareness and education program to make lakeside residents aware that they are required to have a contract with LCRA before they draw water from the lake. Following a public education effort last summer, almost 300 residents secured new contracts.
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