3/2/26: 4:30pm - water leak repair at 980 Tari Dr completed; water back on mid-afternoon today.  This was a complicated repair requiring the area to be opened 3 separate times; taps to two different homes and a section of main line were replaced.  Temporary cocrete patch has been applied to the road surface.

1/19/26:  2:30pm

Semocor, the District’s operations company, has identified the source of recent water discoloration as being related to the newly renovated water filters. While unexpected, the issue is occurring because the new filters are performing more efficiently and are capturing nearly three times more sediment from the wells than before the renovation.

This additional sediment is removed from the filters during routine backwashing and sent to a holding tank, where it normally settles out before the clarified (decanted) water is returned to the treatment process. Due to the increased amount of sediment now being captured, this process has become short-cycled, meaning some sediment is being returned to the filters before it has fully settled. As a result, a small amount of sediment has been able to pass into the distribution system.

Although the amount of sediment is minimal, it can be noticeable in areas of the distribution system with higher water flow. To address this, the District has already implemented operational changes to the filter system and will continue to make additional improvements to enhance the overall filtering capacity and performance of the system.

The discoloration observed is associated with naturally occurring iron in the source water. Iron is considered a secondary contaminant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meaning it affects the appearance, taste, or staining potential of water but does not pose a health risk at the levels typically found in drinking water. The water delivered to our customers remains safe, fully disinfected, and compliant with all drinking water standards.

For customers who may notice discoloration, flushing household plumbing through an exterior hose bib, when weather permits, can help clear the lines more quickly.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to optimize the system and thank you for your understanding.

 

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Academy Water & Sanitation is having water meters replaced within our neighborhood. Normally it will be Baxter's Plumbing or Semocor, Inc. calling.  Many are failing, but more importantly we are replacing the old meters with meters that can be read with a transceiver. Once this is fully rolled out, then we could have a system installed that will monitor usage and detect leaks. This will benefit the neighborhood. A simple toilet bowl leak can run tens of thousands of gallons in a month. It’s good to be cautious about cold calls from a plumber. When in doubt, please reach out to any of us on the board or visit our website