Welcome to AMWA

The Athens Municipal Water Authority ("AMWA") owns and maintains Lake Athens, to provide raw, untreated, wholesale water to the City of Athens.  The City of Athens then treats, sells, and distributes water to their customer's homes in the City of Athens.

The Athens Municipal Water Authority (“AMWA”) was originally formed in 1957 by the Texas Legislature as a Conservation and Reclamation District. In 1979 AMWA was converted into a municipal utility district operating under Chapter 54 of the Texas Water Code.

Please bookmark this website to use as your resource regarding all things about Lake Athens and the Athens Municipal Water Authority.  Please keep in mind, however, that because we strive to bring you the most recent information, the site is in a constant state of flux.  Your patience is greatly appreciated!!

A message from AMWA regarding reopening the office during COVID-19:

The Athens Municipal Water Authority will begin opening its lobby to visitors on Monday, June 8, 2020. The new hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.  The Authority will still be available by phone and email from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

All visitors to the Authority will be required to practice social distancing, as such only one (1) person will be allowed in the lobby at a time.  If there is a visitor in the lobby, please remain outside the double doors.

Everyone is still encouraged to use the drop-box outside the Authority offices to drop off payments or completed permits or the online payment system.

In accordance with the minimum health protocols set by the Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas,DO NOT enter the Authority building if you have:

• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Chills
• Repeated shaking with chills
• Muscle pain
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Loss of taste or smell
• Diarrhea
• Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
• Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19

Visitors to the Authority office are encouraged to use the hand sanitizer provided in the lobby.

Thank you for your patience as we have navigated through these trying times.   Thank you for your continued patience as we resume some normal operations, while still taking precautions for the health and safety of our employees, elected officials, and citizens.

For more information from the Governor’s Strike Force to Reopen Texas, you can visit open.texas.gov

The Athens Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors will be debating on revised Rules & Regulations Governing Lake Athens, on Friday, July 17.  To view the proposed Rule changes, click here.