VANDALISM

On the night of June 10^th someone stole several of the District’s orange traffic cones.  They were on the manholes we had raised on Westchester Drive after the County re-paved it.  The cones were there for a reason – to keep our customers from driving into the ruts left until our paving company could complete the job. 

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of the cones, please call us (488-3603).  If they are returned voluntarily there will be no repercussions. 

Irrigation Rationing

At this writing, we are three weeks into the rationing program.  I congratulate everyone for the outstanding cooperation.  It is too early yet to determine what kind of conservation we are attaining, but we will do that analysis and report to you in the fall.  The month of June so far has been almost like June of last year – not as hot but dry.  So our comparison numbers might be a good indicator of the success of the program.

We have issued several warning letters and hopefully now everyone knows their schedule.  Remember, if you need a change to the schedule (different days, extra for new seed, etc.), email your request to us at jsdonala@earthlink.net or call us at 488-3603.

WATER RETURNS PROJECT

Our nine District participants have been through four workshops now and most are well underway with their landscape changes.  Check’em out!  Their addresses and contact information is listed below. 

They have offered to advise and offer their expertise to the rest of us in our quest to conserve water and save $$$.

WASTE PLANT EXPANSION

Our project to expand and replace the waste plant is close to 80% complete.  We hope to start up the new process in September, and hold an open house and tours later in the fall.  Costs of the project have escalated 60% since the start, mostly due to hugh increase costs in concrete, steel and copper.  Of course, the high fuel costs transfer down to us – the customer – as well.  As of now, the total cost of the project will be about $16 million, split between Donala and the Triview Metro District.

PRIVACY INFORMATION

We often receive phone calls for account balances and other information on water bills.  Because of privacy laws, we will only provide such information to individuals named on the account.  Financial information (such as amount owed on a bill) is considered privileged.  Often times this becomes an issue when there is a divorce and the individual named on the account has moved out and is no longer taking responsibility for the bill.  To avoid confusion and to be sure the correct names are on the account take a look at the names on the accompanying bill.  If the name(s) are incorrect or you want someone added or deleted, please send or fax (488-3110) or email a letter saying so to jsdonala@earthlink.net.