Erie County Water Authority (ECWA)

Erie County Water Authority serves as the primary municipal water provider for Buffalo and surrounding communities, ensuring reliable access to treated surface water. Our mission is to deliver clean, safe water that meets all regulatory standards while maintaining infrastructure for future generations.

1. What exactly is a Municipal Utility District? Municipal Utility Districts, also called MUDs, are special government entities of the State of Texas. Regulated via the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), a MUD's primary characteristic is to offer water and wastewater offerings and maintain drainage centers within its obstacles. The MUD can also accumulate taxes, charge for its offerings, and create and put in force restrictive covenants and rules to accomplish its functions. One of the maximum essential functions of Municipal Utility Districts is that they may be governed via a Board of Directors elected by using the electorate within the District.
2. I have a high water invoice? How do I determine if I leak? We inspire all citizens to screen their houses for feasible water leaks. If there is an unexplained increase to your month-to-month water invoice, there's an opportunity that you can have a water leak. You can verify that by tracking your meter at a time while you aren't the use of water. To do so, turn off any running water inside and outside your own home. Write down the reading at the meter, and don't use any water for an hour or two.
3. If I think there's a water leak, how can I decide the source? The most not unusual reason for leaks in the residence is a leaking toilet flush valve. A smooth technique of checking for a leaking restroom is to feature some food colouring to the water in the tank. Don't flush the toilet for an hour. If the water within the bowl of the restroom will become coloured using the give up of that point, you've got a leaking flush valve.
4. If I don't have a leak, and my water invoice is excessive, how can I lessen it? In addition to leaks, there are some feasible motives for an excessive water invoice: over watering your garden, strolling half-complete loads of laundry or dishes, and plenty of other motives. You can store money via using water efficaciously, via top water conservation practices.
5. Where can I find other thoughts to reduce my water bill? Your water invoice can be decreased the usage of some strategies. Links in this web site go to several water-related internet websites with ideas you can use to lessen water usage and your invoice.
6. Why is the District so inquisitive about water conservation? There are some the reasons. First, our water is a limited natural aid, and it's crucial to use it successfully all the time, not simply in the course of drought situations. The water in our aquifer is restricted, so we additionally shop cash by way of using water efficiently.
7. How do I recognize my water is safe, and the way is it "treated"? The TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) has assessed and decided that our water is secure to drink. It also meets all country and federal standards. Your water is presently drawn from a deepwater well owned and operated by way of the District.