Water-Related Rules, Regulations and Permit Applications Open for Public Comment

LCRA posts water-related rules and regulations open for public comment on this page.

 

Water-related rules and regulations

At its Sept. 23 meeting, the LCRA Board of Directors will consider a proposed change to its firm water rate.

  • Proposed rate increase: from $165 to $175 per acre-foot.
  • Impacts customers such as municipalities, industries, temporary water users and lakeside residential domestic users that purchase water from the Highland Lakes or the lower Colorado River through firm water supply contracts with LCRA.
  • Driven by increased costs associated with maintaining existing and building new water infrastructure. Over the next five years, LCRA plans to spend about $153 million on new water supply projects and about $30 million on dam rehabilitation projects. See LCRA’s FY 2027 Business and Capital Plans.

If approved, the new rate will take effect with the January billing period. LCRA accepted public comments on the proposed change through Sept. 1.

Notice of pending water sale contract requiring LCRA Board action

There are no pending water sale contracts requiring Board action at this time.

Highland Lakes Dredge and Fill Ordinance permit applications

There are no permit applications pending under the Highland Lakes Dredge and Fill Ordinance.