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IMPORTANT NEWS!
A letter went out in the mail to all LGSUD customers on 8/4/25 with the following information:
For each quarter of each year we are required to submit a quarterly disinfectant residual operating report. In the second quarter of 2024 our operator submitted the report after the due date (he submitted the report on 9/24/24 but it was due to them by July 10th) so we received a violation from TCEQ. This letter is to notify you of the violation that we have received.
For more information on Disinfectant Residual Reporting for Public Water Systems please visit
https://www.tceq.texas.gov/drinkingwater/disinfection/dl_qor
Mandatory Language for Monitoring and Reporting Violation
Failure to Submit a Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Report (DLQOR)
LILLY GROVE SUD PWS 1740014 has violated the monitoring and reporting requirements set by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC), Section 290, Subchapter F. Public water systems are required to properly disinfect water before distribution, maintain acceptable disinfection residuals within the distribution system, monitor the disinfectant residual at various locations throughout the distribution system, and report the results of that monitoring to the TCEQ on a quarterly basis.
Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water is safe from microbial contamination.
Type of violation: DLQOR
This violation(s) occurred in the monitoring period(s) 2Q2024
We are taking the following actions to address this issue: We have reported our DLQOR Report to TCEQ in a timely manner and have returned to compliance as of 11/26/2024.
Please share this information with all people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (i.e., people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact
Water System Official: NICHOL DANIEL
Area code + Phone number: 936-569-9292
Posted Date / Delivered on: 8/4/25
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Water rate increases are often necessary to cover the costs of maintaining and upgrading aging infrastructure, complying with new regulations, and ensuring long-term sustainability of water systems.
The Lilly Grove Special Utility District board of directors has determined that the base water rate at this time is inadequate to cover all operation and maintenance costs for water production and distribution. A base rate increase from $23.00 to $35.00 was adopted on 3/4/25 and will become effective 5/1/25. There will be no change to the tier water rate pricing that was adopted in 2023. Postcards will be going out in the next week to notify each customer of the upcoming change to the base water rate by mail. If you have any questions please contact the office.
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Monthly Minimum: $35.00 |
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Tier (gal.): |
$/1,000 gal.: |
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0-6,000 |
$5.15 |
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6,001-10,000 |
$6.00 |
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10,001-20,000 |
$7.00 |
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20,001-40,000 |
$8.00 |
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40,001-50,000+ |
$9.00 |
New bill Example- customer used 5,000 gallons of water- the bill will be
$35.00 base rate
$25.75 for water used
$60.75 total plus tax
Old bill Example- customer used 5,000 gallons of water- the bill will be
$23.00 base rate
$25.75 water used
$48.75 total plus tax
Why did the LGSUD board of directors vote to increase the base water rate charge? A combination of these things.....
Infrastructure Costs: Water and wastewater systems, including pipes, treatment facilities, and storage tanks, are expensive to maintain and often require upgrades or replacements as they age.
Inflation: Rising costs of materials, labor, and energy also contribute to higher operating costs for water utilities.
Funding Infrastructure Improvements: Rate increases can help fund projects like upgrading aging water mains, installing new meters, and building new treatment plants.
Ensuring Financial Sustainability: Water utilities need to generate enough revenue to cover all their costs, including debt repayment, and ensure their long-term financial stability.
