exTRA by the Trinity River Authority of Texas

The repair of an effluent water line from the Wastewater Treatment Plant is the only item for consideration by the Lamesa City Council at a special called meeting set this coming week. Council members will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the City Hall, 601 South 1st Street. An agreement between the State of Texas and the City of Lamesa where the city will receive reimbursement for costs incurred for the adjustment, removal and relocation of the water line will be considered by council members.

Hays County Courthouse, TX – Residents and visitors to Hays County now have access to new information and an enhanced website that shares the status of low-water crossings and rain gauge levels. On Tuesday, February 27, Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator Justin McInnis told the Commissioners Court the County’s one-stop emergency information website, HaysInformed.com, includes the status of 22 low-water crossings on an interactive map and 10 precipitation gauges with the public.

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is preparing to conduct the annual 28-day water system maintenance of its Wylie, Tawakoni and Bonham water delivery systems. Maintenance will begin February 26, 2018 and conclude March 26, 2018. During the water system maintenance, tap water remains safe for use and consumption. Residents who are sensitive to changes in the water may notice a stronger taste or smell of chlorine.

SAN BENITO — After more than three years, the city is apparently taking steps to revive the $17 million water plant it shut down. Later today, city commissioners are expected to consider selecting an engineering firm to help the city bring the water plant back into operation. “ The mayor and commissioners are happy to report that the citizens of San Benito will finally get the quality water treatment plant that they have been waiting for,” City spokeswoman Martha McClain said Monday. Commissioner Esteban Rodriguez said the city will select an engineer to help oversee the project. “We’re going to hire an engineer to keep us abreast of what’s going on so mistakes aren’t made to put the city behind schedule,” Rodriguez said. “We have to get this plant back on line,” Rodriguez said. “The citizens paid for something. They have to get their money. It’s time.”

(ARLINGTON, TEXAS) – The Central Regional Wastewater System plant experienced three overflows on Friday, March 2 all in Irving, Texas: Trinity River and SH 356 at 12:30 p.m. Trinity River and Loop 12 at 12:30 p.m. Trinity River and SH 183 at 12:40 p.m. The overflows occurred when heavy rain caused a hydraulic overload. All wastewater overflows in excess of 100,000 gallons must be reported to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the public and other designated public officials. The final estimated quantity of the overflow will be reported to TCEQ. No public drinking water supplies have been threatened or contaminated by this overflow; no aquatic life has been affected. The public is reminded to avoid contact with waste material, soil or water near the affected area. TRA has notified all required city, county and state officials.

The City of Amarillo has secured a $12.5 million loan for a wastewater system improvement project that includes the installation of a new lift station. Officials said the funding was allocated via the Texas Water Development Board’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program, which provides financial assistance for planning, acquisition, design and construction of wastewater, reuse and stormwater infrastructure.

Wylie, Texas (March 1, 2018) -- The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has experienced a spill of domestic wastewater from the Wilson Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (Wilson Creek WWTP) located at 3020 Orr Road, Allen, Texas. The sanitary sewer overflows began at approximately 1:00 a.m. and concluded at approximately 2:15 a.m. on March 1, 2018, with an estimated volume of 317,214 gallons. These overflows occurred due to the excessive rainfall received this week. The sanitary sewer overflows occurred at the headworks, primary clarifiers and filter backwash stages of treatment within the plant boundaries, about ½ mile from its confluence with Lavon Lake and traveled through the storm water system approximately 2,600 feet to the lake. NTMWD personnel have initiated clean-up activities.

The town of Ponder in Denton County has a mystery. What, if anything, is wrong with the water? “Very emotional agenda items on the agenda tonight,” Mayor John Bassler said as he started Monday night’s Town Council meeting. Residents Meghan and Alex Avigliano say they’ve experienced itching and rashes after using the water in their home. They say they’ve documented about 100 others who report similar issues.

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person responsible for dumping about 20 gallons of oil and anti-freeze into a creek that feeds into Lake Lavon. Investigators say they received a call that four five gallon buckets of oil and two anti-freeze containers had been dumped into Snake Creek near Princeton on March 1. When they arrived, they found nearly a quarter acre of creek and land soaked in oil.

BELTON — Sometimes the best-laid plans go astray. The city certainly learned this lesson with its plans for extending its sewer south along Interstate 35. But it may be for the better. The City Council in late February unanimously approved a redesign for its South Belton sewer project that stretches from Grove Road along Toll Bridge Road and ending near the Lampasas River.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently awarded Arlington Water Utilities $5,456,300 in financial assistance for a construction project that will improve wastewater flows in the city while helping to protect creeks and streams. The TWDB funding will include a low interest loan for $4.65 million and a $806,300 'green grant' that does not have to be repaid. The loan forgiveness portion of the award is reserved for projects that demonstrate environmental stewardship. The Board estimates Arlington residents will save about $801,209 over the next 20 years because of the lower interest rate loan.

WYLIE, TX – Jan. 25, 2018: The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is preparing to conduct the annual 28-day water system maintenance of its Wylie, Tawakoni, and Bonham water delivery systems. Maintenance will be conducted from February 26, 2018 through March 26, 2018. During the water system maintenance, tap water remains safe for use and consumption. Residents who are sensitive to changes in the water may notice a stronger taste or smell of chlorine. This annual system maintenance helps optimize the quality of our drinking water and reduce the amount of hydrant flushing necessary during the warm weather months. Less hydrant flushing during the summer helps conserve water.

Mart officials say inaction by the McLennan County commissioner who represents their city is forcing them to rely on other county leaders as they finalize plans to overhaul the city’s water system and many of its streets. “I don’t believe there has ever been a more important project in the long and storied history of Mart, Texas,” Mart Mayor Pro Tem Henry Witt III said. “We have housing developers, businesses and investors who will come to Mart, if the water system and streets are fixed.”

(ARLINGTON, TEXAS) – The Central Regional Wastewater System plant experienced two overflows on Thursday, March 1 at 11223 Luna Road in Dallas and 11900 Luna Road in Farmers Branch. The overflows occurred when heavy rain caused hydraulic overloads at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., respectively.

AUSTIN - (March 1, 2018) - The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance totaling 37,431,539 for water and wastewater system projects. Of this funding, $13,463,239 was approved for rural water projects.