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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-8/28/2015Having trouble viewing this email?Click here GENERAL OFFICIALS WORKING TO IMPROVE TASTE OF WATER BEING PROVIDED TO COLLEYVILLE While the taste of the water in Colleyville has temporarily changed, officials from the Trinity River Authority (TRA) and the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) have assured the city that the water continues to be safe. The water has been tested and all test results have met or exceeded Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements. When a change in the taste of the water was detected, the city contacted the Trinity River Authority (TRA), our water provider. They in turn, talked to the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), TRA's water supplier, since TRWD determines the blend of raw water delivered to Lake Arlington (Colleyville's primary source for water). TRWD uses several water sources to provide raw water, including Benbrook Lake, Richland Chambers Lake, and Cedar Creek Lake. Once the water is at Lake Arlington, TRA receives it for treatment. Water from Benbrook Lake has a history of high levels of Geosmin, an organic compound with a distinct earthy flavor and aroma, as well as MIB (2-Methylisoborneol, another organic chemical with strong odor). Warmer water temperatures in area lakes have increased algae growth that forms MIB. Both Geosmin and MIB can affect the taste of the water. Officials now have reduced the amount of water coming from Benbrook Lake. TRA is also analyzing samples and adjusting treatment techniques to address the taste concerns. In addition, Tarrant County Water Supply Project (TCWSP), the entity responsible for treating the raw water that comes to Colleyville, has increased the ozone feed rate and added hydrogen peroxide to reduce MIB levels. TCWSP has lowered their storage levels and is working with the city to change out the water in the city's system. The taste of the water is expected to improve in the next few weeks. COMMUNITY GARDEN SURVEY The community garden survey will be online at Colleyville.com through Sept. 20. The survey is being conducted in response to interest from citizens who are asking the city to construct a community garden. The City Council is seeking input from citizens to gauge the level of potential participation. TAKE THE COMMUNITY GARDEN SURVEY LABOR DAY CLOSINGS, TRASH/RECYCLE SCHEDULE City offices, including the library and senior center, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. Trash and recycle collection will be conducted on a normal schedule. Police and emergency personnel will be on duty throughout the holiday. UPDATE ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION & CITY PROJECTS TxDOT SH 26 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Please send any questions, concerns, or comments to 26@colleyville.com. The SH 26 southbound outside (right) lane from the Big Bear Creek bridge to John McCain Road will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 4, for work on the Cotton Belt Trail. During this time, TxDOT plans to open the inside lane of southbound SH 26, so that at least two lanes of traffic will remain open. Work on irrigation and landscaping in the medians will continue for several weeks. TxDOT anticipates that the work in the medians will be finished by mid- September, at which point all lanes will be open. Final completion for this phase is expected on Sept. 30. SH 26 UTILITY RELOCATION PROJECT (City of Colleyville/Utility Franchises) Please send any questions, concerns, or comments to 26@colleyville.com. All of the city's new water and sewer infrastructure is on track to be completed by the end of summer, and Atmos and Time Warner should complete their relocation work at about the same time. AT&T expects to finish late this winter. This week, sanitary sewer services will be installed south of Felps Drive. No lane closures are anticipated. AT&T crews will be working on the east side of SH 26 from Professional Court to Thompson Terrace. No lane closures are expected. Atmos will be working from Little Bear Creek to Brown Trail and at various locations along SH 26. No lane closures are expected. Time Warner and Verizon will be working on the west side of SH 26 from John McCain Road to Tennison Parkway. No lane closures are expected. CHEEK-SPARGER AT HERITAGE AVENUE Paving has been completed and striping is set to happen on Monday, Aug. 31. There will be a traffic shift and some lanes may be reduced to one lane from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in some areas. Please be prepared for delays. PONDEROSA LANE/KINGSTON ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS This week, the contractors will be cleaning up and performing final items. PLEASANT RUN ROAD PROJECT Pleasant Run Road will be reduced to one lane from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in some areas, so be prepared for delays. Driveways have been placed from Church Street to Central Drive, along with half of the intersection at Regina Court. This week, work will be done on the storm inlet tops, remaining driveways, and the other half of the Regina Court intersection. Work on the sidewalks on the north side of Church Street is also set to start. Residents on Pleasant Run Road, from Bogart Drive to Colleyville Terrace, as well as the residents in Laurel Oaks, will still be able to access Pleasant Run Road, but it will be limited to one lane. Pleasant Run Road is closed from Mission Lane to Church Street and from Bogart Drive to Church Street. Entry and exit for residents, as well as all service and emergency vehicles will be from Church Street. All others should plan to use alternate routes: SH 26 to Hall-Johnson Road then to Bogart Drive or SH 26 to Church Street, then west to Bransford Road or SH 26. WATER FACILITY RENEWAL Area 1 The contractor will be switching service from the existing 6" water line to the 12" transmission line. Residents may expect a brief water outage but will be notified before that happens. Parts of John McCain Road will be reduced to one lane in some places at various times. Area 2 Pavement repair will be taking place on Reagan and Lowrie roads, and on Styles Lane. BUSINESS NEWS COLLEYVILLE CLOSEBUY The Colleyville CloseBuy program supports local businesses and provides discounts and added value purchasing for Colleyville customers. Get all the details, including how to obtain a complimentary CloseBuy card or to download the app. View discounts by selecting the "DISCOUNT CARD" tab. New discounts this week: Trinity Aesthetics & Laser 88 Village Lane, Suite 150 817.310.6624 Trinity Aesthetics is a physician-run med spa specializing in anti-aging and rejuvenation treatments. Dr. Janie Simmons believes that expensive and invasive surgery can be postponed for decades, or avoided altogether using modern in-office laser technology. *THE CLOSEBUY DEAL: 1 Accent Laser Treatment for $450 (save $150), 3 Accents for $1,199 (save $451) or 6 Accents for $1,999 (save $501). * Must be purchased in August Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 4709 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 520 817.485.1111 Menchie started mixing when he was only a baby. It quickly became his passion and led him to do what he loves and to love what he does: making mixes of yogurt and toppings with his sweet friend. Menchie's FROYO cakes are the perfect treat for special occasions. THE CLOSEBUY DEAL: $5 off Menchie's FROYO cake