Travis County WCID No. 17

District staff members recently attended Excavation Safety Day and remind customers if you are installing a fence, sprinkler system or landscaping this summer, please call 811 at least 48 hours prior to digging. Taking this simple step ensures safety and avoids costly mistakes.
https://www.wcid17.org/district-construction-projects/

Please join us in congratulating Tom Rivas as our Employee of the Month for March!

Tom consistently demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and a strong commitment to excellence in wastewater operations. He is known for his willingness to support others, share his knowledge, contribute innovative ideas, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and address potential concerns. His positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-first mindset make him a valuable asset to both his department and the District as a whole.

Congratulations, Tom, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your continued commitment to the District’s success.

We are pleased to recognize Safety Officer Marc Maziarz on his five-year anniversary with the District. Marc conducts comprehensive safety inspections across District facilities and fleet vehicles, enforces safety protocols, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Marc is also part of the team that manages the District’s safety education program, developing training seminars and advising staff on critical safety topics.

We sincerely thank Marc for his many contributions to the District and the community we proudly serve.

On this National Pool Opening Day, we remind residents using a pool cover can prevent 95% of water evaporation. To check if you qualify for a rebate from the LCRA, visit:

https://www.lcra.org/water/watersmart/rebates/

We are proud to recognize longtime District team member Jose Del Toro on his 20-year anniversary! Jose is a licensed wastewater operator who plays a vital role in protecting the environment and public health. He monitors complex filtration systems, conducts testing and adjusts chemical treatments to ensure contaminants are properly treated for safe disposal.

We thank Jose for his dedication to keeping the community safe and congratulate him on this significant milestone at WCID No. 17!

WCID No. 17 is postponing our Earth Day activity for next week. Stay tuned to see how members of our team will help the environment and ultimately keep our waterways free of debris.

Courtesy Notice to Customers:

Our main office will be closed Friday, April 24 from 8 - 11 a.m. due to staff training. The office will re-open at 11 a.m.

If you would like to make a payment, please do so online at wcid17.org/billing or you may place it in the lockbox behind the flagpole in our driveway.

If you have a water or wastewater emergency, please call 512-537-8302.

Thank you,
WCID No. 17