Updated Sept. 9, 2025, at 3:25 p.m.
Notice to all BCMUD residents:
We understand that District water remains discolored. This is due to ongoing effects of the July flooding events in Central Texas. However, the water remains 100% safe for all activities, including consumption.
Although the water meets all compliance requirements set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including disinfection and bacteria removal, we are continuously working to improve the aesthetics of the water.
It is important to remind our customers that Brushy Creek MUD operates a state-of-the-art Water Treatment Facility that utilizes advanced microfiltration membranes. These membranes filter down to 0.1 microns, effectively removing all bacteria and leaving the water free of sediments. However, the facility does not include absorption media, which limits its ability to remove dissolved color such as that currently present in the raw lake water. Even if you notice a slight tint, the water remains completely safe for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing clothes, and irrigation. After filtration, the water is disinfected and then delivered into the distribution system for customer use.
In the meantime, we fully acknowledge that the appearance of the water is not yet up to our standards. We strive to achieve the safest and highest quality water. As Lake Georgetown, our main water source, continues to recover from the July flooding event, the water will become clearer and eventually return to the exceptional aesthetic standards we are known to achieve under normal conditions.
We thank you for your patience as we work tirelessly to restore the water’s appearance and quality, because serving you—our residents—is at the heart of everything we do and one of the core tenets of maintaining the Brushy Creek Life.
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UPDATED AUG. 19, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.
Notice to all BCMUD residents:
Residents may have been noticing a slight yellow or greenish tint to the District’s drinking water. This discoloration results from the heavy flooding in early July, which added over 25 feet of water in one day to the District’s main water source, Lake Georgetown. Flood events can stir up sediments in lakes and rivers, temporarily increasing manganese levels. While this can affect the water’s appearance, it does not pose a health risk. The water remains safe to drink and meets all state and federal drinking water standards.
We are all pleased to have filled our reservoirs, but the rapid influx of water has caused some water quality challenges.
Brushy Creek MUD operates a state-of-the-art Water Treatment Facility that uses microfiltration membranes capable of removing contaminants, including all bacteria, down to 0.1 microns. After filtration, the water is disinfected and pumped into the distribution system for use.
While the Membrane Treatment Facility effectively removes contaminants, it has limited ability to eliminate dissolved colors, such as those currently found in the raw lake water. Even if you notice a slight color in your water, it remains completely safe for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing clothes, and irrigation.
The lake will naturally clear itself, but until then, the Utility Team understands the importance of aesthetic quality. We continually work to optimize all system processes to ensure our water looks good and remains free of contaminants.
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Notice to all BCMUD residents: