Protecting Water Quality
Water quality data
Interactive map with water quality data for the basin
Nuisance aquatic plants
Managing invasive plants in the lower Colorado River basin
Algae in the Highland Lakes
Monitoring toxic blue-green algae blooms
Lakebed clearing
Procedures for clearing vegetation in Buchanan and Travis lakebeds
Clean Rivers Program
Water quality monitoring, data assessment & public outreach
Colorado River Watch Network
Volunteer network of water quality monitors
On-Site Sewage Facilities
Inspecting and approving septic systems.
Highland Lakes Watershed Ordinance
Managing stormwater runoff.
Environmental Laboratory Services
Water quality testing at a reasonable cost
Zebra mussels
Protect the lakes you love from invasive mussels
Water Quality Permit Review Program
Monitoring permit applications
Water quality models
Evaluating water quality issues with computer models
Use this Contact LCRA form to report a water quality concern or complaint.
If your concern is urgent, leave a message for LCRA Water Quality Protection at 512-730-6843. A notification will be forwarded to an on-call staff member.
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