Few developers choose to own and operate the wastewater treatment and water distribution facilities that are inherent requirements of each master planned community. In 1999, the Millis group of companies expanded to include Royal Valley Utilities, Inc. which was formed to own and operate the water and sewer plants in Royal Lakes Estates. This concept allowed for cost savings in the construction of the plants and an absence of taxation for the residents. Millis Management Corporation formed an alliance with Ray Young, P.E., a professional engineer specializing in the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and the owner of WaterEngineers, Inc., to design and construct the facilities. Initially, the underground utilities, were subcontracted to third party vendors. Recently, Millis Management Corporation expanded its construction capabilities to include the installation of the water and sewer recovery lines.

Staying competitive and providing a quality product is well grained in the philosophy of the Millis group of companies. Investor owned utilities allow for the absence of M.U.D. taxes if a project is out of a municipal city limits. Residents are not required to pay the traditional M.U.D. tax or city taxes and these savings allow our projects to be more competitive. Our operators are state licensed and the facilities are operated and maintained in strict compliance with TCEQ statutes and standards.