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    A"Lure"ing Information: What's Next for AMWA and Why

    A"Lure"ing Information: What's Next for AMWA and Why

      As the 20th century wound down and AMWA was nearing completion of repaying the 1984 bond for the expansion of the Water Treatment Plant, the AMWA Board of Directors turned their attention to the next stage: developing water resources for the future and growth of Athens and safeguarding the water ...

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    November 18, 2020
    Posted by Beth McConnell

    Update on Giant Salvinia on Lake Athens

    Aquatic vegetation control is a year-round hot topic on Lake Athens.  This is especially true this year, since additional Giant Salvinia has been re-discovered. At the November Board of Director’s meeting, John Findeisen, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department – Inland Fisheries Aquatic Habitat Enhancement - Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist, gave an ...

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    November 17, 2020
    Posted by Beth McConnell
    A"Lure"ing Information - History of AMWA

    A"Lure"ing Information - History of AMWA

       The History of AMWAIn the 1955, City of Athens officials knew another source of potable water was needed to keep up with the demand of a growing Athens.  At the time, Athens’ main sources of water were small groundwater wells in town (some are still in use today).In June 1955, ...

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    August 14, 2020
    Posted by Beth McConnell

    Hazards Removed From Lake Athens

    Statement from Athens Municipal Water Authority Regarding Recent Hazard Incidents June 23, 2020 The Athens Municipal Water Authority was made aware of an obstruction located on the west side of Sunset Peninsula, approximately 50 feet off the boathouses located on that portion of the Oakwood Subdivision.  The Authority was informed of this ...

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    June 22, 2020
    Posted by Beth McConnell
    AMWA Property Taxes versus AMWA Lake Service Fees

    AMWA Property Taxes versus AMWA Lake Service Fees

    The Athens Municipal Water Authority hears annual Lake Service Fees called AMWA taxes quite often.  To clear some confusion, here are some differences between AMWA property taxes and annual Lake Service Fees. Who Pays What?Property owners that live in the corporate limits of the City of Athens are the only people ...

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    December 11, 2018
    Posted by Beth McConnell

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TPWD Combats Zebra Mussels

TPWD Combats Zebra Mussels

New statewide rule requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public freshwater lakes.

What's Happening at Lake Athens

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Here are a few events that may be of interest to property owners around Lake Athens.

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