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November 7th Watershed Cleanup Event
Join Fern Bluff MUD on November 7th at Fern Bluff Park at 10:00am for our community watershed cleanup event! Help us protect our local waterways by removing…
October Newsletter
Trash Service Update — Our new contract with Republic Services, our current trash collection provider, is now in effect. Regular service levels remain…
August 2026 Newsletter
Disinfectant Change/Chlorine Flush — The City of Round Rock, from whom we purchase our water, has informed us that they will once again be using chlorine…
August 3 Chlorine Conversion
Drinking Water Disinfection and the Free Chlorine Conversion Process FAQs — Why is drinking water disinfected? Disinfecting drinking water is critical to…
April/May 2026 Newsletter
Bulk Waste Pickup: May 9th — Just a reminder that Spring Bulk Waste Pickup will be held on May 9th (rain or shine). Visit this webpage for more information on…
2Q – 2026 MUD Newsletter
March 2026 Fern Bluff MUD Update — General Manager Change — Janey Miller has retired as the General Manager of the MUD after 20+ years of service in the…
Trash Service Update
Tuesday 02/03/2026 Trash Hauler update Republic Services continues to collect trash/recycle bins; however, since they have been doing a “double” pickup, they…
Delayed Trash Service – Tuesday 01/27 Update
Trash Service Update (as emailed to our important updates email list) If you are not on the list and would like to receive updates, sign up at…
Santa is coming to town!
Hello Visa Oaks, Fern Bluff and Brushy Creek MUD neighborhoods, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It’s that time of the year again where Santa gets…
Great News – Courts are Open!
As of today, the Tennis and Pickleball courts are now open. Now, before you flood our phone system and email inboxes, the windscreens and benches are on back…
Important Updates
FALL BULK PICKUP Date Change — In our latest newsletter, we stated the the FALL BULK PICKUP date as November 1st. Because of Halloween pedestrian traffic the…
Customer Portal Login Assistance
Fern Bluff MUD is in the process of updating its Customer Portal for added security and updates. In doing so, some valued customers have experienced some…
July 2025 MUD Newsletter
The latest MUD newsletter is now online. Please click HERE to view and receive important information.
The Fern Bluff MUD has just received confirmation that the Tennis Court renovation as well as the Pickle Ball court installation will start next week, Tuesday, June 24, 2025 and both projects will take approximately 90 days.
The tennis courts will be CLOSED Tuesday, June 24, 2025 through, at least, September 15, 2025. The tentative construction schedule for the Tennis Courts…
Fern Bluff MUD’s 2024 Consumer Confidence Report-Water Quality
You may view the 2024 Water Quality Report (CCR) by clicking HERE or on the district’s website: FernBluffMud.org/drinking-water-quality-reports
Temporary Chlorine Flush for Water Line Maintenance
The City of Round Rock will be conducting a temporary disinfectant conversion of its water system starting Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and ending Friday, June 27,…
Exciting News!
Four of the newly renovated park playscapes are complete and parks are open. Please check out all the new playground and exercise equipment at: Fern Bluff Park…
This Saturday, April 12, 2025 – Spring Bulk Pickup
The Fern Bluff MUD and Republic Services will be hosting our Spring Bulk Pickup on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Household Bulk items as well as bundled brush will…
EXCITING NEWS! PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN PROGRESS!
As many residents have noticed, Fern Bluff MUD parks are under construction as needed replacements and repairs are scheduled through the spring. Some…
PARENTS! WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Mini-bikes, dirt bikes, motorized (including battery powered) scooters, ATV’s and “pocket rocket” motorcycles are STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the Fern Bluff MUD…
SPRING BULK PICKUP AND OTHER MUD NEWS
Fern Bluff MUD 2025 – 1 ST Q Newsletter — Spring Bulk Pickup will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 — More information will be sent via email and will be posted on…
The National Weather Service is forecasting freezing weather, starting this weekend, and the Fern Bluff MUD encourages residents to take steps now to be prepared. Following a few, easy steps will help protect your property and prevent damage. Hard Freezes are expected Saturday, January 18th through Thursday, January 23rd
As we expect temperatures to go below 32 degrees for more than four hours , it is best to keep indoor pipes warm and insulated. Open cabinets beneath kitchen…
Year Round Watering Schedule
The Fern Bluff MUD purchases its wholesale water from the City of Round Rock and follows the city’s drought contingency plan. Outdoor irrigation is limited to…
Lower Your Sewer Bill For Next Year!**Winter Water Averaging (Sewer Averaging) Begins November 15, 2024 and ends on February 15, 2025.**
The Fern Bluff MUD calculates your sewer (wastewater) bill based on the amount of water you use during three consecutive winter billing cycles. Winter sewer…
October 2024 MUD Newsletter
The Fern Bluff MUD 2024 October Newsletter is now online. There is a lot of information for our communities so please click HERE .
Oak Tree at Brightwater Park
The Fern Bluff MUD has been trimming trees in preparation for new playscapes as well as removing some dead trees. We consulted two arborists, specifically…
Fall Bulk Pickup Day: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Fern Bluff MUD annual fall cleanup Saturday, October 19, 2024 — All items must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection date. Items may be placed at the curb…
BC MUD Hillside Drive-Traffic Impact
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (BCMUD) will decommission a wastewater lift station located northeast of the intersection of Sutter Creek Trail and…
Cloudy Water – August 1, 2024
The Fern Bluff MUD has been receiving reports from some customers of cloudy, discolored water. As you know, our MUD purchases its water from the City of Round…
May 2024 Newsletter
Our lake levels are low! The Fern Bluff MUD purchases its wholesale water from the City of — Round Rock and follows the city’s drought contingency plan.…
DON’T FORGET! THIS SATURDAY – May 4th-Spring Bulk Pickup
The Fern Bluff MUD and Republic Services (formerly Central Texas Refuse) will be hosting our Spring Bulk Pickup on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Household Bulk items…
Spring Bulk Pickup Coming Saturday, May 4, 2024 and Other Information
Spring Bulk Pickup May 4, 2024 — The Fern Bluff MUD and Republic Services (formerly Central Texas Refuse) will be providing our Spring Bulk Pickup on Saturday,…
Spring Bulk Pickup Coming Saturday, May 4, 2024
The Fern Bluff MUD and Republic Services (formerly Central Texas Refuse) will be hosting our Spring Bulk Pickup on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Household Bulk items…
Texas SmartScape Water Conservation & Pollution Prevention
Texas SmartScape™ is helping to promote education on pollution prevention through efficient and effective water use for the benefit of our citizens. For…
Trash Service Will Be Delayed by 1 Day
The Fern Bluff MUD has been notified by our trash hauler that service to our district will be delayed by one day. Normal service should resume tomorrow,…
The National Weather Service is forecasting freezing weather for the next couple of days and the Fern Bluff MUD encourages residents to take steps now to be prepared. Following a few, easy steps will help protect your property and prevent damage.
As we expect temperatures to go below 28 degrees for more than four hours , it is best to keep indoor pipes warm and insulated. Open cabinets beneath kitchen…
December 2023 MUD Newsletter & Santa in the Neighborhood!
Reminder: Santa will be in our neighborhoods tomorrow , Saturday December 9th. The big, red firetruck will be bringing Santa at approximately 11 am! Sam Bass…
Holiday Trash Date Changes & Santa will be in the Fern Bluff MUD!
Holiday Trash Pickup Dates will shift for the Holidays: Christmas – Monday, December 25th will shift one day to Tuesday, December 26th — New Year’s – Monday,…
Lower Your Sewer Bill For Next Year!**Winter Water Averaging (Sewer Averaging) Begins November 15, 2023 and ends on February 15, 2024. **
The Fern Bluff MUD calculates your sewer (wastewater) bill based on the amount of water you use during three consecutive winter billing cycles. Winter sewer…
Bulk Pickup, Sewer Averaging and Safety
Don’t Forget, this Saturday, October 28th! The Fern Bluff MUD and Central Texas Refuse (our solid waste removal contractor) will be hosting our Fall Bulk…
October 2023 Fern Bluff MUD Newsletter
Tax Rate/Budget status — At the September Fern Bluff MUD Board of Directors meeting, the 2023 tax rate of $0.20 per $100 valuation was approved. The rate…
Fall Bulk Pickup On Saturday, October 28, 2023
The Fern Bluff MUD and Central Texas Refuse (our solid waste removal contractor) will be hosting our Fall Bulk Pickup on Saturday, October 28, 2023 . Household…
Cloudy Water – August 15, 2023
The Fern Bluff MUD has been receiving reports from some customers of cloudy, discolored water. As you know, our MUD purchases its water from the City of Round…
August 2023 Fern Bluff MUD Newsletter
Stage 1 Drought Restrictions — As a wholesale water customer of the City of Round Rock, Fern Bluff MUD adopted the city’s drought plan. The MUD, as well as the…
Watering Schedule
Residents Must Immediately: Abide by the twice per week water schedule below. Reduce the run times per zone on irrigation systems. Avoid run-off and irrigating…
Water Line Repair & Water Restrictions
UPDATE (Tuesday, July 18): Repairs on the water main near RM 1431 are finished, and City crews have been working Tuesday evening to refill the line with…
Important Water Notice-July 14, 2023
The Fern Bluff MUD purchases our wholesale water from the City of Round Rock. Today, Friday, July 14th, the city has posted an alert asking all residents on…
Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
Damage to Men’s Restroom in Fern Bluff Park
On Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 4:17 pm, the men’s restroom in the Fern Bluff Park was vandalized. Security cameras captured three individuals and we are seeking…
FERN BLUFF MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT – Board Vacancy Announcement
The Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District (the “District”) is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors. The…
2023 – Q1 Fern Bluff MUD Newsletter
Addressing Stormwater Pollution — Tips to help us preserve our environment by reducing stormwater pollution during spring lawn beautification. Correctly…
THIIS SATURDAY! MARCH 18TH – SPRING BULK PICKUP!
When placing items, please do not block the sidewalk. Items may be placed in the street and may be put out on Friday evening. If you encounter any pickup…
District Storm Updates – 3-1-2023
The Fern Bluff MUD parks and trails have been reopened and restrooms are unlocked. Cleanup in the parks is partially complete as we will continue high limb…
Storm & Trash Update 2-16-23
Starting Monday, February 20, 2023 , Central Texas Refuse (CTR) will once again offer curb side pickup of seven (7) items, bags or bundles, with normal trash…
Storm Damage/Debris Pickup Update:
Resources in our area are overwhelmed and limited. Our trash company, Central Texas Refuse, is working hard to help our residents deal with this debris but…
Post Ice Storm Information
Due to the ice storm, MUD parks and trails are closed until future notice. Extensive tree damage has occurred and the parks and trails are unsafe. Cleanup will…
Trash Service Delayed by One Day
Due to the recent ice storm, our solid waste provider, Central Texas Refuse, has shifted their scheduled pickups by one day. Fern Bluff MUD trash and recycling…
Santa is coming on the Fire Trucks!
From the Sam Bass Fire Department: Hello Fern Bluff MUD neighborhoods, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It’s that time of the year again where…
Lower Your Sewer Bill For Next Year!
Winter Water Averaging (Sewer Averaging) begins THIS WEEK, November 17, 2022. The Fern Bluff MUD calculates your sewer bill (wastewater) based on the amount of…
Important News and Dates
Fall Bulk Pickup – This Saturday! October 8, 2022 — The MUD’s Fall Bulk Pickup will be this Saturday, October 8, 2022 starting at 7 am. Central Texas Refuse,…
FERN BLUFF MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
October 12, 2022 — TO: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FERN BLUFF MUNICIPAL UTILITY — DISTRICT AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the…
FERN BLUFF MUD 3Q Newsletter
Proposed budget and tax rate change — Your Fern Bluff MUD Board of Directors and Professional Team have reviewed our financial standing for 2022 and worked to…
Lower Tax Rate, Fall Bulk Pick-up, Big Trucks
We have several items to share with our residents but first; Welcome to the Rain ! Over the next couple of months, you will see large trucks on residential…
MANDATORY STAGE 1 – WATER RESTRICTIONS
As a wholesale water customer of the City of Round Rock, the Fern Bluff MUD follows the city’s water conservation efforts and Drought Plan. The district was…
2Q President’s Letter
Dear Fern Bluff MUD Constituents, I would like to provide some updates and insight as to what is happening in the Fern Bluff MUD. In this letter I will cover…
THIS SATURDAY! MAY 14TH – SPRING BULK PICKUP
On Saturday, May 14, 2022 , starting at 7 am the Fern Bluff MUD will have its SPRING BULK PICKUP . Central Texas Refuse, the MUD’s contractor for solid waste…
MUD ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW, SATURDAY MAY 7TH
Voting for the Fern Bluff MUD Board of Directors should be quick and easy as the closest polling location is in the Fern Bluff MUD Community Center , 7320…
May 7, 2022 – Joint, General and Special Elections
Early Voting is open for the Fern Bluff MUD Board of Directors Election and two important amendments to the State Constitution. Two seats for the Upper Brushy…
Fern Bluff MUD Board of Directors Election
An election (the “Election”) shall be held for and within Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District (the “District”) on Saturday, May 7, 2022 (“Election Day”), in…
MUD Meetings are going Techie!
Tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 6pm! The Fern Bluff MUD will have our maiden launch of our monthly meetings LIVE STREAM. We know how busy everyone’s…
New Website, Drought Watch & Rebates
The Fern Bluff MUD has launched an update of its website as the previous platform was obsolete. Please have a look www.fernbluffmudtx.gov and especially check…
Please Help Identify These Vandals
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, at approximately 3:30 pm, the drainage area at the Fern Bluff Park was tagged with graffiti. This was the second time in 15 days…
Winter Weather Alert
The National Weather Service is forecasting freezing weather for the next couple of days; the Fern Bluff MUD encourages taking steps now to be prepared.…
Spring 2022 Bulk Pickup
To Our FERN BLUFF MUD Residents: On Saturday, May 14, 2022, starting at 7 am the Fern Bluff MUD will have its SPRING BULK PICKUP. Central Texas Refuse, the…
Board of Directors Election
House Bill 305 Election Disclosure: The following information related to the District’s elections for members of the Board of Directors is being posted by the…
LOWER YOUR SEWER BILLS FOR NEXT YEAR!
As we notified residents on the last few utility bills, Winter Water Averaging (Sewer Averaging) began on November 12, 2021 and will run through February 12,…
SANTA IS COMING TO THE FERN BLUFF MUD!
Hello, Fern Bluff MUD neighborhoods, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It’s that time of the year again where Santa gets to ride in a big red fire…
Coming! Road & Trail Closures, Precinct Changes
Hairy Man Road, and the Brushy Creek Regional Trail adjacent to it, from Great Oaks Drive to Sam Bass Road will be CLOSED, starting Monday, November 8, 2021.…
Fall Bulk Pick-Up
To Our FERN BLUFF MUD Residents: On Saturday, October 2, 2021 , starting at 7 am the Fern Bluff MUD will have its FALL BULK PICKUP . Central Texas Refuse, the…
Update from the Board of Directors Special Meeting on June 29, 2021
The Fern Bluff MUD Directors passed a Resolution to increase the Over-65 and/or Disabled Exemptions from $15,000 currently to $25,000. After consulting with…
City hosts second open house for Wyoming Springs Drive project
Public is invited to hear updated plans and provide feedback — The City of Round Rock will host a second Open House to share updated schematic plans for the…
May 1st – Spring Bulk Pickup
On Saturday, MAY 1, 2021, starting at 7 am the Fern Bluff MUD will have its SPRING BULK PICKUP. Round Rock Refuse, the MUD’s contractor for solid waste removal…
To Our MUD Residents, Winter Storm Update:
February 26, 2021 — This recent weather event was extremely challenging for so many of you as well as our utility and we are thankful that most everyone is…
Update: Thursday, February 18th
Due to ongoing weather conditions, Fern Bluff MUD will not receive trash pickup until Monday, February 22nd. There will be trash only service for the entire…
For all Fern Bluff MUD residents:
Our MUD’s water system is operating normally at this time and we are NOT under a boil water notice. Our neighbor, Brushy Creek MUD, has issued a notice but…
Trash & Recycle Service Delayed
Unfortunately, conditions have not improved. Trash and recycle will not be serviced on Tuesday and the earliest possible will be Thursday, possibly this…
Delayed Trash & Recycle
Due to icy conditions, all trash and recycle services scheduled for Monday will be pushed to Tuesday at the earliest. Depending on conditions, this could…
Weather Advisory 2-12-2021
To Our Fern Bluff MUD Residents: Forecasted inclement weather over the next several days (some weather channels are expecting this to last up to 6 days) brings…
LOWER YOUR SEWER BILLS FOR NEXT YEAR!
Winter Water Averaging (Sewer Averaging) begins this weekend, November 14/15, 2020. The Fern Bluff MUD calculates your sewer bill (wastewater) based on the…
Great Oaks Waterline Cutover
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 rd – MUD WATERLINE CUTOVER — As part of Williamson County’s Great Oaks Bridge Project, the Fern Bluff MUD’s waterline to the Oak Brook…
Upcoming Wyoming Springs Drive Extension
The City of Round will be hosting an Open House to share the schematic plans for the proposed extension of Wyoming Springs Dr., from Creek Bend Blvd to Sam…
2020 Consumer Confidence Report
Fern Bluff MUD 2020 Consumer Confidence Report is now available. If you are looking for water softener settings or just curious about our water quality, the…
Spring-Summer Bulk Pickup Saturday, July 25, 2020
On Saturday, JULY 25, 2020 , starting at 7 am the Fern Bluff MUD will have its SPRING-SUMMER BULK PICKUP . Round Rock Refuse, the MUD’s contractor for solid…
MUD CLOSINGS & CHANGES-COVID-19
The Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District is taking several preventative measures due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19.) The CDC has issued guidelines…
Great Oaks Bridge Project Starting
On Monday, February 24, 2020 , Williamson County will begin work on the Great Oaks Bridge Project at the intersection of Brushy Creek Road (Hairy Man) and…
Board of Directors Election
House Bill 305 Election Disclosure: The following information related to the District’s elections for members of the Board of Directors is being posted by the…
Sewer Averaging Begins November 14/15, 2019
The Fern Bluff MUD calculates your sewer bill (wastewater) based on the amount of water you use during three consecutive winter billing cycles. Winter sewer…