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The Anna City Council approved new trash, water, and sanitary sewer service rates during its Sept. 14 meeting. These rates will go into effect on Oct. 31 and be reflected on resident’s November bills. According to city officials, the rate increases represent the minimum recommended increases needed to balance the revenues and expenses of the services while meeting the needs of the growing population it serves. 
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Our employees rolled up their sleeves to lend a helping hand cleaning the Trinity River. Thanks to all who participated in the Fall Trash Bash!
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Utility officials say this will eliminate wastewater flows into area stormwater ponds that have contributed to significant odors in the surrounding area. The repair will also reduce some of the volume of wastewater discharged into the Rio Grande. “We have reached a point where we are gradually reducing the impact to affected businesses and residents,” said EPWater Chief Technical Officer Gilbert Trejo.
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For a 10-week period during the summer, the City of San Marcos participated in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 Wastewater Monitoring Program.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
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Mercedes city officials moved forward with implementing increases in the city’s property tax rate, and water and sewer rates during a special meeting Tuesday night. The city commission also approved the budget for fiscal year 2021-22.
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Entering the last weekend of the summer, one indicator reveals much of Hunt County, along with the surrounding region of north and northeast Texas, are reaching significant levels of drought conditions, along with a rising grass fire threat. But relief is on the way, as additional rain chances and much cooler temperatures are expected to arrive in the middle of next week.
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The Trinity River Authority of Texas signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve. A Department of Defense program, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve confirms the Authority joins other employers in pledging:
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The 2019 Texas Legislature created and funded the first ever regional and state flood planning process. The Flood Plan objectives include documentation of existing flood infrastructure and preparedness, identify current and future flood hazard risks, and develop flood mitigation/management goals. Rick Bacon, Tom Green County Commissioner, says, “Part of the plan is also to identify projects that will help mitigate this stuff.
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The San Antonio Water System’s board of trustees formally approved a COVID-19 relief plan Tuesday to help SAWS customers who have fallen behind on their water bill payments due to the coronavirus pandemic. The utility’s Oct. 1 deadline for resuming disconnections is just over two weeks away, and more than 47,000 accounts, representing more than $53 million, are delinquent, SAWS Vice President of Customer Experience Mary Bailey told the board Tuesday.
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The City of Austin’s water and wastewater utility released a statement after several reports claimed funeral homes were flushing blood and embalming fluids down the drain without permits. The utility returns wastewater to the Colorado River. It serves over 1,000,000 people across 548 square miles, according to its website; and its two water treatment plants generate wastewater into high-quality effluent, of which over a billion gallons are reclaimed every year.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed its final proposal of the Texas Coastal Study on Friday, often nicknamed the “Ike Dike” after Hurricane Ike devastated Texas’ coast in 2008. The next step is approval from Congress, and then allocating funding. The current price tag on the entire project is pinned at nearly $29 billion, and would take 20 years to complete.
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Construction is estimated to begin in fall 2022 on a major Cedar Park stormwater project—the Block House Creek channelization. Cedar Park City Council approved a $7.5 million cost-share agreement for the project Sept. 2 with the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control & Improvement District. The UBCWCID includes areas from Hutto to Leander and manages over 20 dams, according to the district.
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Tim Black's cell phone dings, signaling the time to reverse sprinklers spitting water across a pie-shaped section of grass that will provide pasture for his cattle. It's important not to waste a drop. His family's future depends on it. For decades, the Texas Panhandle was green with cotton, corn and wheat. Wells drew a thousand gallons (3,785 liters) a minute from the seemingly bottomless Ogallala aquifer, allowing farmers to thrive despite frequent dry spells and summer heat.
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The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) Board of Directors approved a property-tax rate of 1.858 cents per $100 of taxable value for 2021 after a Sept. 15 hearing. This property-tax rate is the same as last year’s rate, but is expected to generate tax revenues of almost $35.6 million for the river authority. This amount is $88,000 more than the initial revenue projection, according to SARA External Communications Manager Steven Schauer.
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The city of China and surrounding communities in northwest Jefferson County are booming, but there's concern the growth could stall without a new sewage treatment plant. That's why the mayor is seeking a solution that will benefit not only his city but the entire region. Mayor Butch Sanders of China thinks a new sewage treatment plant fits the criteria for funding under the CARES Act, which is federal funding in response to the hardships COVID is causing and covers infrastructure improvements.
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The Joe Pool Lake Watershed Protection plan will host the 5th stakeholder meeting on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually via WebEx.
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Lake Gonzales no longer spans nearly 700 acres after the dam’s spill gate failed in early August. Officials with the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority(GBRA), which manages regional waterways, say a large tree became lodged in the spill gate on Aug. 3. The weight of the tree and the resulting water pressure may have led to the spill gate’s failure.
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The Greenville City Council intends to meet in a special session Friday morning, to approve an emergency purchase of two water pumps, which would allow for water to be brought to the city from Lake Tawakoni. The purchase of the two rebuilt pumps from comes after the Council voted Tuesday to approve three emergency measures to make sure the city could continue to obtain water from the reservoir, Friday’s special session is scheduled at 11 a.m. in the Municipal Building 2821 Washington Street.
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A number of area water systems have entered Stage 1 Drought Contingency. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation issued the notice of entry to Stage 1 of their Drought Contingency Plan after a mechanical breakdown at the Doc Curb Water Treatment Plant raw water intake. This issue may cause low water pressure for customers and it is recommended to stop all unnecessary use of water at this time.
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The million-dollar question for the Canyon City Commission is not whether to grow, but which direction and how to pay for it. During Tuesday’s meeting, the commissioners took a long look at options from a local developer that’s ready to jump in. Developer and investor Mark Hughes attended the Tuesday evening meeting to ask the commission to consider adding infrastructure needs to property he purchased in east Canyon on State Highway 217.
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Council members also discussed concerns regarding the Green Valley Special Utility District (SUD) Clear Creek Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Plant; the plant is proposed to be constructed in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Grimm, council members, and citizens of St. Hedwig are concerned about the plant and its potential impact on St. Hedwig. Environmental and property value concerns were among the main grievances noted.
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Multi-million dollar Orange drainage system improvements worked for some areas, others still floodedOrange City officials said most areas avoided major flooding caused by Tropical Storm Nicholas partially because the storm moved so quickly and partially because of a multi-million dollar drainage system upgrade. The drainage system upgrade worked well for areas near Bridge City, Judge John Gothia said. Gothia said he did not see as much standing water in the area as he did during previous storms.
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The smell of sewage continues to pester Upper Valley residents as El Paso Water says crews are working to repair damaged pipelines. The smell comes from pipes carrying wastewater from toilets and showers into treatment plants, generally from the property all over West El Paso. Crews are expected to make repairs to damaged pipes until November, according to a spokeswoman with El Paso Water.
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Ahead of Hurrican Nicholas, the mayor of Galveston urged residents who live in flood-prone areas to seek higher ground. During an interview with Mayor Craig Brown Monday night, he said though evacuations for the city weren't formally planned, he wants residents in low-lying areas to move to a more elevated area.
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With Hurricane Nicholas forecasted to bring heavy rains to areas of Southeast Texas, Orange County officials are taking necessary precautions to try and not have a repeat of Imelda and Harvey. Officials are taking steps to upgrade the city's drainage systems to minimize any flooding issues, by having public crews work on improving the major drains and outlets.
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