Travis County Water District 17

What Travis County Water District 17 does

Travis County Water District 17 is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, operating under Texas Water Code provisions to provide retail water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, and recycled-water services across an approximately 26.2-square-mile service territory in the Lake Travis South area of Travis County, near Austin. The district serves roughly 50,000 residents through approximately 13,000 customer accounts, split across residential, commercial, irrigation, and recycled-water classes, and operates two surface-water treatment plants (Eck and Mansfield) using Pall Water membrane microfiltration, four wastewater treatment plants (including Flintrock), and approximately 265 miles of distribution waterlines. Multi-year capital work is underway to double the Mansfield plant's capacity from 6 MGD to 12 MGD, and recent additions include a $3.8M emergency generator and $1.5M in replacement membrane modules.

Revenue mechanics combine monthly water/wastewater service charges, ad valorem property taxes levied on the district's tax base, impact fees (most recently updated to $9,805 per Living Unit Equivalent in August 2025), permit and tap fees, and developer contributions for system extensions. Outstanding debt of $114.35M is serviced through this revenue mix. Operational modernization is in motion: a new billing software and customer portal was implemented in June 2025, and Stage 1 Water Restrictions were declared in July 2025 to manage capacity ahead of new plant capacity coming online. The district is governed by a publicly elected board, operates with a staff in the 11–50 range, and is subject to TCEQ oversight and Texas Water Code provisions, with a documented "Superior" water-quality rating.

Name

Travis County Water District 17

Legal name

Travis County Water Control and Improvement District 17

Website

https://wcid17.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Travis County Water District 17 is a Texas political subdivision providing water, wastewater, stormwater, and recycled-water services to approximately 50,000 residents across 26.2 square miles in the Lake Travis South area near Austin, operating two water treatment plants and four wastewater facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water and Wastewater Utility Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) (EUANADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gravity Sewer Collection Networks (Sanitary Sewers) (EUANACAA), Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL)

Keywords

• Municipal water utility
• Wastewater treatment services
• Stormwater management
• Recycled water reuse
• Water treatment infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water and Wastewater Service Fees: Monthly service charges for water and wastewater service to residential and commercial customers. Residential wastewater rates are based on winter water usage averaging (November-February billing cycles).
2. Property Taxes: Ad valorem property taxes collected from customers within defined areas to service bond debt and fund operations. The district collects taxes from multiple defined areas including Steiner Ranch, Flintrock, Comanche Trail, and Serene Hills.
3. Water Impact Fees: Fees paid by developers and builders for new construction to fund expansion of water infrastructure. Current fee is $9,805 per living unit equivalent of water service as of August 1, 2025.
4. Permit and Inspection Fees: Fees collected for plumbing permits, construction inspections, irrigation permits, and related development services. Fees vary by permit type (residential, commercial, irrigation, pool).
5. Sales Tax on Solid Waste Services: District collects 8.25% sales tax on solid waste services from customers who opt into trash service. This is a pass-through collected for and paid to the third-party trash collection company.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WCID17 provides potable water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater management, and solid waste and recycling services to approximately 50,000 residents and commercial customers across 26.2 square miles in the Lake Travis South area. The district operates two membrane-based water treatment plants (Eck and Mansfield) and four wastewater treatment facilities, supported by 265 miles of waterlines and a customer-facing billing and permitting portal infrastructure.

Product overview

WCID17 operates as a public utility offering an integrated suite of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste services. Core offerings include two membrane-based water treatment plants (Eck and Mansfield) delivering ~7.8 MGD average potable water; four wastewater treatment facilities (Steiner Ranch, Flintrock, Comanche Canyon Ranch, Commander's Point); a TPDES-regulated stormwater MS4 program; and trash/recycling collection with HHW events. The district provides several digital sub-products: a Municipal Online Payments customer portal for billing, a MyGovernmentOnline (MGO Connect) portal for permits and inspections, Water Quality Reports (annual CCRs), a Lead Service Line Inventory, and a recycled water reuse program for irrigation conservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Potable Water Treatment and Distribution Service Provides potable water treatment and distribution to residential and commercial customers via two water treatment plants (Eck and Mansfield) using membrane microfiltration capable of removing particles as small as 0.1 microns; average daily treatment is approximately 7.8 MGD with peak capacity of 15.3 MGD.
• Wastewater Collection and Treatment Service Provides wastewater collection and treatment across four wastewater treatment plants: Steiner Ranch (1.5 MGD), Flintrock (1.0 MGD), Comanche Canyon Ranch (0.1 MGD), and Commander's Point, serving approximately 9,350 equivalent connections across the district.
• Stormwater Management Program (MS4) Provides stormwater management through the Stormwater Management Program including public education, pollution prevention, and municipal best management practices to minimize stormwater pollution and protect local waterways.
• Trash and Recycling Collection Service Provides solid waste collection services to customers who opt into trash service, including sponsoring free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events in partnership with surrounding municipalities.
• Recycled Water / Reuse Program Provides reclaimed water from the Steiner Ranch and Flintrock wastewater plants for non-potable irrigation of golf courses (University of Texas Golf Club, Flintrock Falls Golf Course), Steiner Ranch HOA areas, and Quinlan Park Road medians.
• Customer Service and Billing Portal (Municipal Online Payments) Online portal enabling customers to view statements, check account balances, pay bills, and enroll in paperless billing through a third-party payment processing integration with Municipal Online Payments.
• Permitting and Inspection Portal (MyGovernmentOnline / MGO Connect) Electronic portal at mgoconnect.org enabling builders, plumbers, and developers to apply for plumbing, irrigation, and pool permits; upload documents; pay fees; schedule inspections; track application status; and download inspection reports.
• Planning and Development Services Provides development services including new building infrastructure support, plumbing inspections, standard detail drawings, landscape irrigation reviews, GIS maps, fire flow testing, fire hydrant meters, cross-connection/backflow prevention management, and permit processing for builders and developers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drinking water rated 'Superior' by State of Texas
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pall WatercoreTechnology or Integration · 13 September 2021WCID No. 17 partners with Pall Water to provide advanced water filtration systems at the district's water treatment plants. Pall Water provides membrane microfiltration technology capable of filtering particles as small as 0.1 microns, ensuring clean and safe drinking water for the community.
• Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCRA is WCID No. 17's water provider, supplying raw water from Lake Travis. LCRA holds water rights to much of the water stored in Lake Travis. WCID No. 17 customers can participate in LCRA WaterSmart rebate programs for water-efficient irrigation systems.
• MGO Connect (MyGovernmentOnline)coreTechnology or IntegrationWCID No. 17 processes all permit and development applications electronically through MyGovernmentOnline portal. This system allows customers to submit applications, upload documents, pay fees, schedule inspections, and track application status online.
• City of LakewayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner municipality for household hazardous waste collection events. Residents of City of Lakeway can participate in free HHW collection events hosted by WCID No. 17.
• City of Bee CaveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner municipality for household hazardous waste collection events. Residents of City of Bee Cave can participate in free HHW collection events hosted by WCID No. 17.
• The HillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner municipality for household hazardous waste collection events.
• Hurst Creek Municipal Utility DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner MUD for household hazardous waste collection events.
• Lakeway MUDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner MUD for household hazardous waste collection events.
• Austin Resource RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for residents who need to dispose of electronics and appliances. Austin Resource Recovery Center at 4108 Todd Lane, Austin, TX 78744 accepts these items along with many other household hazardous materials year-round.
• Travis County Constable Precinct 5minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for year-round prescription and OTC drug disposal. Unwanted medications can be dropped off at the Constable Precinct 5 office kiosk for anonymous disposal.
• Lake Travis Fire Rescue (ESD 6)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCID No. 17 coordinates with Lake Travis Fire Rescue for fire flow testing results and fire protection services. WCID No. 17 does not guarantee water availability for fire protection everywhere in the district.
• LT LovminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCID No. 17 collaborates with LT Lov on the Green Santa initiative during holiday seasons, helping provide toys and essential items to local families in need in the Lake Travis South service area.
• University of Texas Golf ClubminorOthersRecipient of recycled water from Steiner Ranch Wastewater Recycling Plant for irrigation. Estimated to conserve 400-800 thousand gallons of potable water per day.
• Steiner Ranch Homeowners AssociationminorOthersRecipient of recycled water from Steiner Ranch Wastewater Recycling Plant for irrigation of common areas.
• Flintrock Falls Golf CourseminorOthersRecipient of recycled water from Flintrock Wastewater Treatment Plant for irrigation. Estimated to conserve 200-500 thousand gallons of potable water per day.
• M3 Quality InspectionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party plumbing inspection services provider for WCID No. 17. Handles scheduling and conducting plumbing inspections (residential and commercial) for the district at (512) 734-2680.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Essential Utilities: A multi-state regulated water and natural gas utility with a sizable regulated water/wastewater segment; comparable as a regulated water/wastewater service provider pursuing growth via acquisitions and infrastructure investment, though at much larger and more diversified scale.
• San Antonio Water System: A large Texas municipal utility providing water, wastewater, and recycled water services under TCEQ oversight; comparable as a full-service regulated water/wastewater utility with a similar mix of potable supply, wastewater treatment, and reuse programs.
• American Water Works Company: The largest U.S. investor-owned water and wastewater utility; comparable as a regulated water/wastewater service provider with recycled water and rate-base growth economics, though operating across many jurisdictions rather than a single political subdivision.
• North Texas Municipal Water District: A large Texas regional water and wastewater authority serving multiple member cities; comparable as a wholesale/retreat water and wastewater provider in the same regulatory (TCEQ) environment, though at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Bexar Metropolitan Water District: A Texas water district providing retail water and wastewater service to a defined service area under TCEQ oversight; comparable as a similarly-sized political subdivision utility with rate-based revenue and impact-fee-driven growth funding.
• Lakeway MUD: A nearby Lake Travis-area MUD partnering with WCID17 on HHW collection; directly comparable as a TCEQ-regulated water/wastewater utility of similar size and operating model serving an adjacent customer base.
• Hurst Creek Municipal Utility District: An adjacent Lake Travis-area MUD that already partners with WCID17 on household hazardous waste events; directly comparable as a small, TCEQ-regulated water and wastewater utility serving a master-planned community in the same geographic market.

Others

• Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA): WCID17's raw water provider from Lake Travis; comparable as a wholesale water supplier and infrastructure operator in the same Lower Colorado basin, though LCRA's mandate (power, water, environmental) is broader than WCID17's.

Regional players

• Austin Water: The City of Austin's water and wastewater utility, geographically adjacent to WCID17's Lake Travis service area; comparable as a regulated municipal water/wastewater provider in the same regional watershed and regulatory regime.
• Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4: A neighboring Travis County MUD providing water and wastewater service to a defined Lake Travis-area community; comparable as a small political-subdivision utility operating under the same TCEQ framework in the same growth corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WCIDNo.17
• Instagraminstagram.com/wcidno.17
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/travis-county-water-district-17

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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