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:
Residents may have recently noticed a slight yellow or greenish tint to the District’s drinking water. This discoloration results from the heavy flooding earlier this month, which added over 25 feet of water in one day to the District’s main water source, Lake Georgetown.
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.
Thank you for your patience.