Author: Mike Bailes

New communities in central Texas are integrating multi-home rainwater collection systems for their water supply. Lantana Water frequently hauls water to supplement rainwater collection systems.  These communities set an example of self suffiency and responsible design. http://www.hillcountryalliance.org/HCA/News063014

It has always seemed silly to us that we can haul water to fill pools while residents are not allowed to fill from their hoses, despite the water coming from the same lake.  Finally, Lakeway has faced the music and is requiring that new pool fills use water from a source not stemming from the… Continue reading Lantana Water applauds Lakeway pool filling restrictions.

Lantana hauls water throughout the Greater Austin area for pools, households on wells, and businesses.  Lakeway recently mandated that pool fills cannot be supplied from water being drawn from the Highland Lakes system.  We applaud that and are working out an alternate source that is most economical to our customers.   Meanwhile, Austin is devising supply… Continue reading Water delivery is not a solution to supply problems

BUT – that’s only about 4 days of supply to our summer demand.  Subsequently, Lantana continues to see high demand in the Greater Austin area and the recent rains only postponed some deliveries for a few days.  Please schedule your water deliveries in advance.  Thank you!   http://www.kvue.com/news/local/Minimal-change-in-lake-levels-following-rainfall-259079611.html

Lantana Water commends the city of Georgetown for setting restrictions on landscape water consumption.  Despite what some people fear as an invasion of property rights, Lantana feels that water conservation and wise use is beneficial for everyone.   Moreover, Lantana will not irrigate lawns where irrigation is prohibited.  We support and follow drought restrictions and… Continue reading Georgetown to mandate drought tolerant lawns

Per the EPA consumer confidence report, rule 40 CFR Parts 141 and 142, Lantana Water is required to post annually the drinking water quality report that covers Jan 1, 2013 through Dec 31, 2013.  The attached is the report. Enjoy. 2014_Mar_DrinkingWaterReport

Ironically, the water use per capita has decreased, which is good.  However, the growing population stresses the supply and the reduced usage strains the revenue stream.  Water hauling may be difficult this year if supplies continue to decrease. http://www.kvue.com/news/local/Austin-W-246962331.html

http://www.kvue.com/home/Ausitn-area-lakes-reach-historic-lows-USDA-declares-natural-disaster-area-240914241.html Travis, Llano, Lampasas, and Burnet counties are all areas where Lantana delivers water.  This summer looks to be as dry as the past, and Lantana is actively seeking reliable supply points so that water can continued to be delivered.

Based on recent reports, as the drought appears to continue and the population continues to grow, there will be more need for transporting water to locales in need. State report: Many Texans at risk of running out of water http://www.kvue.com/home/New-report-23K-Texans-could-run-out-of-water-in-45-days-240109281.html