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How many sewer main repairs were completed?
How many sewer main repairs were completed?
9 sewer main repairs were completed.
What is the expected completion date for the current water projects?
What is the expected completion date for the current water projects?
The expected completion date is March 2026.
How many hours of overtime did Water Distribution work?
How many hours of overtime did Water Distribution work?
Water Distribution worked 207.3 hours of overtime.
What was the highest flow recorded at River Road Plant during the rain event?
What was the highest flow recorded at River Road Plant during the rain event?
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What change occurred in the number of sewer abandonments?
What change occurred in the number of sewer abandonments?
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How many AMI installations have been completed as of the last report?
How many AMI installations have been completed as of the last report?
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What repairs were made to Lift Station #40?
What repairs were made to Lift Station #40?
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How much rainfall was recorded overnight, and how does it compare to previous accumulations?
How much rainfall was recorded overnight, and how does it compare to previous accumulations?
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What is the estimated cost range for the Hollywood Road WWTP expansion based on the class 5 estimate?
What is the estimated cost range for the Hollywood Road WWTP expansion based on the class 5 estimate?
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What challenges are currently being faced with the boiler at the Hollywood Road Plant?
What challenges are currently being faced with the boiler at the Hollywood Road Plant?
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How many fire hydrants remain to be serviced or installed according to the latest update?
How many fire hydrants remain to be serviced or installed according to the latest update?
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What complicating factor is mentioned regarding the type of wastewater being processed at the Hollywood Road WWTP?
What complicating factor is mentioned regarding the type of wastewater being processed at the Hollywood Road WWTP?
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What are the levels of MLSS reported in the Hollywood Road WWTP?
What are the levels of MLSS reported in the Hollywood Road WWTP?
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What actions are being taken to address the issues with bar screen #1 at the Hollywood Road Plant?
What actions are being taken to address the issues with bar screen #1 at the Hollywood Road Plant?
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What is the projected cost for the River Road WWTP expansion as mentioned in the update?
What is the projected cost for the River Road WWTP expansion as mentioned in the update?
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Why is there a need to start a conversation on renewal costs for the Utility?
Why is there a need to start a conversation on renewal costs for the Utility?
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Study Notes
Water and Sewer Utility Weekly Update
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Hollywood Road WWTP Phase 2 Expansion Costs:
- Estimated cost: $700,000,000 (Class 5 estimate)
- Potential range: $350,000,000 to $1,400,000,000
- Estimate based on Denton domestic plant; caveats exist in classification
- Cost likely to exceed base estimate due to potential increase in industrial effluent.
- Further investigation needed and upper end of the range estimate prioritized if funding sought simultaneously with River Road WWTP.
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Hollywood Road WWTP Issues:
- Permits still being processed
- Boiler #1 has ignitor issues
- Bar screen #1 requires new swivel joints
- MLSS (mixed liquor suspended solids): 3600-3900 mg/L
Collection/Distribution Update
- Remaining Fire Hydrants: 227
- Water Main Breaks: 3 in last week
- Sewer Main Repairs: 9
- Taps (water, sewer, fire, irrigation): All zero
- Abandonments (sewer, water): 34, formerly 38 (sewer); 96, formerly 96 (water)
- AMI (Automated Meter Infrastructure) installations: 32,379 (as of last report: 31,185)) | Projected completion: March 2026
- Sewer Main Cleaning: 10,727 ft (formerly 35,240 ft)
- Sewer Main TV Inspection: 2,505 ft (formerly 3,945 ft)
- Valves Exercised: 37 (formerly 60)
- 2" Water Main Replacement (North Heights): Phase 1 complete, Phase 2 underway.
- 2301 Eastern Project: Excavation complete; new 6" C-900 water main installation in progress.
- Lift Station #40: Force main break, 60,000 gallons of SSO (combined sewage overflow)
- Applewood Crossing: Concrete piers poured.
Plant Specific Updates
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River Road WWTP:
- Air valve repair/replumbing: bottom compressor tank
- Chlorine regulators replaced
- Purchase orders issued for pumps and valves
- Increased flows (up to 22 MGD) during Monday's rain event
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Osage Water Plant:
- Reservoir level: 27.2 ft
- Daily demand: 37 MGD (increase from 28 MGD last year)
- Chloride levels: 155 mg/L (decrease from 196 mg/L last year)
- Rainfall: 1.83 inches overnight, approximately 20 feet for the year.
- Well maintenance/repairs underway.
General Notes
- General issues: Still present and outstanding.
- Financial Concerns: Potential reduction in service levels possible due to funding gaps. Yearly review of renewal costs are needed to start.
- City Manager Announcement: Possible River Road WWTP expansion; cost estimates range widely ($450 million initial estimate is likely to exceed that significantly).
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Description
This update highlights the latest developments in the Hollywood Road WWTP Phase 2 expansion, including estimated costs and issues related to permits and machinery. Additionally, it covers the status of collection and distribution, detailing the number of fire hydrants, water main breaks, and repairs conducted. Stay informed on critical utilities management.
