The new pump station on Tar Road is currently under construction.  This facility will provide an additional 1 MGD (million gallons per day) to our existing system.  It was projected to be on-line by February of this year; however, the completion has been delayed.  The new target date for completion is the first week of August 2010.

We began purchasing water at the end of May from the Rockett Special Utility District who in turn purchases a portion of their water from the city of Midlothian.  This wholesale surface water connection is designed to supplement our existing Groundwater supplies and to help cool the water that we deliver to our members.  There have been some problems with the taste of the water and we have had several complaints.  Our wholesale provider is aware of the situation and they informed us that the problem is seasonal and will pass with time.  The water is safe to drink and meets all state and federal regulations. 

The "Rate Change Notice" that was mailed on January 27, 2010 contained an error.  The example of the new bill for 25,000 gallons was given at $96.25 but it should have stated that the new charge would be $97.50.  The corrected notice can be downloaded by clicking the PDF icon below. 

 

January 27, 2010 Rate Change Notification Letter