Folks - summer is just around the corner!  Please take the time to read through our Summer 2025 newsletter below.  Don't forget, the Stage 1 watering schedule begins automatically on June 1st - this Sunday.  Visit our drought contingency page for details.  Also consider taking a look at the press release for our switch to Daupler RMS.

JUNE 2025 

Staying Prepared Through Summer: Understanding Our Drought Contingency Plan

Dear Wellborn SUD Customers,

As we enter the summer season, ensuring a sustainable and reliable water supply becomes more important than ever. With higher temperatures and increased outdoor water use, it’s essential that we all do our part to conserve water and follow local guidelines that protect the system we all rely on.

Our Drought Contingency Plan – What You Need to Know

Every year, Stage 1 of Wellborn SUD’s Drought Contingency Plan goes into effect on June 1. This annual conservation stage is designed to stretch our current water supplies, especially while we plan and execute our major supply infrastructure projects.

Stage 1 encourages voluntary conservation, and we ask customers to:

• Water outdoors no more than three days per week (check our website to see which days for your location) and only between 6:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.
• Check for and repair leaks inside and outside your home
• Avoid excessive water use, such as washing vehicles too frequently or allowing irrigation to run during rainfall

You can review the full Drought Contingency Plan and future stages here:

Drought Contingency Plan

Highlights from the April 26, 2025 Town Hall Meeting

We appreciate the many customers who joined us for the April 26 Town Hall. Your questions and insights help shape our approach to communication, service, and investment

Some key topics we covered

• Why infrastructure improvements are needed: Population growth in our service area is putting added pressure on an aging system of pipelines and treatment At the same time, increased regional competition for water from the same aquifer makes it more urgent than ever to invest in long-term water reliability.
• Why water rates are under review: To support infrastructure like new wells, pipelines, and treatment capacity
• Why restrictions remain in place despite new projects: We need to ensure daily demand doesn't exceed current production capacity
• What to Expect: The Board of Directors will be reviewing bid proposals in the coming months. Please keep an eye on our website for announcements.

We’ve published a detailed Community Q&A based on the meeting, available here:

Community Q&A: April 26 Meeting

Every Drop Counts

Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the area, your water-saving habits make a difference. Conservation isn’t just about short-term drought protection—it’s a long-term strategy that keeps costs down and helps us plan for growth responsibly.

If you haven’t already:

• Sign up for our customer portal to track your monthly water use
• Explore our conservation tips online
• Stay up to date on rate discussions and project updates through text or email alerts and website updates. Don't forget our monthly meeting - 6pm on the third Tuesday of each month at 6784 Victoria Ave (just in front of the Wellborn tower).

One last thing:

We are excited to announce our upcoming partnership with Daupler Response Management. The services they offer will refine our ability to respond to emergencies, and provide a platform for location-based notifications of outages and other water issues. Keep an eye out for messaging on this, and visit www.daupler.com for more details on their industry leading service.

We are proud to serve this community and appreciate your partnership in building a more resilient water future.

Sincerely,

Wellborn Special Utility District Board & Staff

www.wellbornsud.com