Lakeway Municipal Utility District

What Lakeway Municipal Utility District does

Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, established in 1972, that provides potable water, wastewater collection and treatment, and reuse (reclaimed) water services to customers within its certificated service area — primarily the City of Lakeway and a portion of the Village of the Hills in Travis County. LMUD is a non-taxing utility entity: it generates revenue from user rates rather than ad valorem property taxes, and operates as the sole certificated retail provider within its boundaries, serving over 4,200 water connections and over 3,000 wastewater connections. The service territory is an affluent suburban/exurban area west of Austin, and the customer mix is dominated by residential accounts with a smaller commercial and irrigation load.

LMUD's operational technology stack includes Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for interval consumption capture and a WaterSmart-branded customer portal that exposes usage data, leak alerts, and bill-management functionality to end users. Capital programs in flight include the multi-year On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) / Septic-to-Sewer conversion (the "ODWW" project), with main lines under construction since May 2019 to bring previously off-system properties onto centralized wastewater collection, and a reuse water program that delivers treated effluent for non-potable irrigation and commercial uses. The district has been recognized as a Platinum Member of the Texas Comptroller's Leadership Circle for six consecutive years, signaling sustained financial transparency and governance standards.

LMUD's business model is a regulated rate-based utility model: revenue is generated from fixed base charges (approximately $33/month for water and $27/month for wastewater, per the available rate schedule) plus tiered volume-based commodity charges, connection fees, and reuse water sales. There is no go-to-market motion in the conventional sense — connections are mandatory for new construction within the service area — and there is no revenue exposure to discretionary consumer spending. LMUD is preparing a material expansion: on September 4, 2026 it is scheduled to assume service for the Highlands Service Area (Travis County MUDs 11, 12, and 13), which would substantially grow its customer base. The district also runs a "Grow Green" water conservation partnership initiative launched in February 2026.

Name

Lakeway Municipal Utility District

Legal name

Lakeway Municipal Utility District

Website

https://lakewaymud.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lakeway Municipal Utility District is a Texas political subdivision providing potable water, wastewater, and reuse water services to over 7,200 connections in Lakeway and the Village of the Hills, with a planned September 2026 expansion to absorb TC MUDs 11, 12, and 13.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water and Wastewater Utility Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Reclamation & Reuse Production (Tertiary/Advanced Treatment) (EUANADAD), Non‑Potable Reuse Utilities (Irrigation, Industrial, Cooling) (EUANAGAA), Watershed/Source Water & Raw Water Quality Monitoring (intakes, reservoirs, groundwater) (EUANAJAH), Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

Keywords

• Municipal water services
• Wastewater treatment
• Recycled water distribution
• Utility district management
• Water conservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Water Service: Residential and commercial water service revenue generated through bi-monthly billing based on meter readings. Includes base rate charges by meter size plus volume-based charges per 1,000 gallons. In-District and Out-of-District rates differ.
2. Wastewater Service: Wastewater service revenue based on winter averaging methodology. Charges calculated from lowest water usage between Dec/Jan or Feb/Mar billing cycles. Base rates vary by meter size for In-District and Out-of-District customers.
3. Reuse Water: Recycled water service for irrigation purposes at select locations, charged at $2.50 per 1,000 gallons.
4. Grinder Pump Service: Monthly service fee for grinder pump systems with $5.00/month base rate plus parts/materials costs for systems installed prior to February 2018.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lakeway Municipal Utility District provides potable water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and reuse (recycled) water services to residential and commercial customers in the City of Lakeway and a portion of the Village of the Hills in Texas. Water is sourced exclusively from Lake Travis via the Lower Colorado River Authority, and the district supports customers with AMI metering, the WaterSmart portal, grinder pump service, and conservation/rebate programs.

Product overview

Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) operates as a multi-service utility providing water, wastewater, and recycled water services to the City of Lakeway and portions of the Village of the Hills in Texas. Established in 1972, LMUD serves over 4,200 water customers and over 3,000 wastewater customers. The core offerings include potable water distribution sourced from Lake Travis, wastewater collection with gravity and grinder pump systems, and reuse water for irrigation. Supporting products include the WaterSmart customer portal for usage tracking, the Out of District Wastewater (ODWW) Project expanding sewer access, grinder pump maintenance program, and community education initiatives including the Garden Club, Seed Library, and Mushroom Blocks giveaway program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WaterSmart: Online portal for tracking water usage, paying bills, and managing utility accounts

Products and services

• Water Services Potable water distribution and delivery service to residential and commercial customers in the City of Lakeway and a portion of Village of the Hills. Water is sourced exclusively from Lake Travis through LCRA. Service is billed bi-monthly with a base rate by meter size plus volume-based charges per 1,000 gallons on an escalating tiered structure.
• Wastewater Services Wastewater collection and treatment service for residential and commercial customers, billed using a winter averaging methodology based on lowest water usage between the Dec/Jan or Feb/Mar billing cycles. Base rates vary by meter size with separate In-District and Out-of-District rates, plus volume charges per 1,000 gallons. Commercial customers receive a density multiplier on volume rates.
• Reuse Water (Recycled Water) Recycled water distribution for irrigation purposes at select locations identified by purple recycled water signs. Charged at $2.50 per 1,000 gallons for retail reuse water customers.
• Grinder Pump Service Program Service and maintenance program for grinder pump low-pressure sewer systems installed where site conditions (building elevations and ground slopes) make conventional gravity sewer impractical. Monthly service fee of $5.00/month plus cost of parts and materials for systems installed prior to February 2018.
• Out of District Wastewater (ODWW) Project Infrastructure project offering public sewer service to properties in the first 17 sections of Old Lakeway currently on personal septic systems, using grinder pump systems for low-pressure sewer transport. Phase 1 of the project covers approximately 230 single family homes, 81 condos, and 17 empty lots, with the broader project aiming to reach over 1,000 Lakeway properties on septic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Platinum Member award for six consecutive years demonstrating financial transparency and accountability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• City of Austin (Grow Green Program)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026LMUD became an official distributor of the Grow Green program in February 2026. Grow Green is a gardening education program promoting sustainable landscaping practices, water quality, conservation, and recycling.
• Central Texas Mycology SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mushroom block community giveaway program. The society provides volunteers to support distribution of recycled mushroom blocks to Lakeway residents for soil health and water conservation in gardens.
• Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)coreOthersLCRA provides water supply from Lakes Buchanan and Travis (Lakeway's only source of raw water) and offers rebates to LMUD customers for irrigation system upgrades. Drought stages are based on combined storage levels of Lakes Buchanan and Travis per LCRA River Operations Report.
• IO InspectionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party inspection contractor handling plumbing permit inspections for LMUD customers. Located at 2733 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669.
• Travis Audubon SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for educational presentations on birding and native plants through LMUD's Monthly Garden Club events.
• Native Plant Society of TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational presentations on native plants, tree walks, and landscaping with native species through LMUD community events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Austin Water: City of Austin's water and wastewater utility serving the same Austin-metro region as LMUD. Operates a comparable portfolio of potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services, though at substantially larger scale; provides a direct functional benchmark for LMUD's service mix and rate structure.
• West Travis County Public Utility Agency: Neighboring PUA in western Travis County providing water and wastewater service in the Lakeway-adjacent Hill Country. Comparable customer scale, Texas regulatory environment, and reliance on LCRA-supplied Highland Lakes water; highly relevant peer for service-area economics.
• Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District: Williamson County MUD providing water, wastewater, and related services to a master-planned community near Austin. Directly comparable as a Texas MUD with a similar small-to-mid customer base, tiered rate structure, and elected board governance.
• Northtown Municipal Utility District: Austin-metro MUD offering comparable water and wastewater services to a defined residential/commercial service area. Useful peer for evaluating per-connection revenue, MUD-style governance, and small-utility operating costs.
• Travis County Water Control and Improvement District 17: Travis County WCID operating water and wastewater systems in the greater Austin region under a similar special-district governance framework. Comparable peer for understanding small-scale Texas water utility operations and TCEQ oversight.

Regional players

• Bexar Metropolitan Water District: San Antonio-area water district providing retail water service across a large suburban service area. Comparable business model (ratepayer-funded water utility with district governance) but serves a different Texas region with different water-supply dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• San Antonio Water System (SAWS): Large municipal water and wastewater utility serving the San Antonio metro area with potable water, wastewater, and recycled water services. Comparable product mix and municipal-utility structure, though at a significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Others

• Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA): LMUD's sole wholesale raw-water supplier from Lakes Buchanan and Travis. Not a competitor, but a structurally critical counterparty—LCRA's storage levels directly trigger LMUD's drought stages, making LCRA's operational and hydrological decisions central to LMUD's revenue trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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