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 Welcome
to the Arlington Water Utilities website. Browse through these
pages and learn about the City of Arlington water system information regarding your
water bill, helpful hints on water conservation and how our department serves
the citizens of Arlington with all their water needs.
A Winter Water Message from Julia J.
Hunt, P.E.
Director, Arlington Water Utilities
Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)
This holiday season, it is important for all of us to remember how
to properly dispose of fats, oils and grease. Fats, oils and
grease from cooking and frying can clog your plumbing, sanitary
sewer service line, as well as the city's sanitary sewer collection
system if not disposed of properly. When fats, oils and grease
accumulate in a sanitary sewer, it can cause a blockage. This
results in a sanitary sewer back up or overflow.
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more...
Watering Nixed Ten to Six Year-Round
Year-Round Watering Restrictions 10am - 6pm
Except for hand watering and
the use of soaker hoses, it shall be unlawful for any person to
irrigate, water, or cause or permit the irrigation or watering of any
lawn or landscape located on premises owned, leased, or managed by
that person between the hours of 10:00AM and 6:00PM.
Rain
and Freeze Sensor Requirements
(1) Effective January 1, 2007 all irrigation systems
installed within the City must be equipped with rain and freeze
sensors in number and type established and published by the Director
of Utilities. This requirement applies
to all commercial and residential properties.
(2) Any irrigation system installed before January 1, 2007, may not be
operated after March 4, 2007 without being equipped with rain and
freeze sensors in number and type established and published by the
Director of Utilities. This retrofitting
requirement does not apply to a
single family residential or duplex property, or an individually metered townhome or condominium unit.
The above amendments were approved by City Council on November 28,
2006. Violations of the ordinance can result in fines up to
$500.
Documentary
is Raising Awareness of Water Infrastructure in the U.S.
A message from Arlington Water Utilities Director - Julia J.
Hunt, P.E.
Liquid Assets, a 90-minute documentary on The Story of Our Water
Infrastructure, aired on KERA (Channel
13) on Sunday, October 26th. This documentary was produced by
Penn State Public Broadcasting and raises timely issues that are
relevant to cities and towns across the U.S. The documentary
emphasizes the value of our water and wastewater infrastructure and
the need for investment in this valuable asset. It explores the
history, engineering, political and economic challenges of U.S.
water infrastructure through the stories of cities and towns that
are struggling with these issues.
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more...
 Determine Your Water Consumption
This summer's weather pattern has been much drier
than last year.
As a result, you may have increased your outdoor water
use this summer when compared to last summer. Using your
consumption patterns from 2006, which had similar drought
conditions as this summer, will provide a more reasonable comparison
on your outdoor water use.
A Notice to Water Customers
From the Director of Water Utilities
Because of significant advancements in technology and processes, pharmaceutical
compounds in tiny amounts are able to be detected in source waters.
Pharmaceutical compounds and personal care products are being found at low
levels in many of our nation's lakes, rivers, and streams.
 For this reason, Arlington, as a respected leader in the water industry, is
reviewing and monitoring all scientific research being conducted about this
issue. The AWWA Research Foundation has been gathering data for the past four
years, and we will continue to monitor their findings to determine any and all
necessary modifications to our treatment processes as information evolves.
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Learn
about Proper Disposal of Pharmaceuticals (pdf)
 Proper Disposal of Pharmaceuticals
It is very important to
properly dispose of pharmaceuticals. Hormones,
antidepressants, antibiotics, and chemicals from personal care
products contain Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) that can
interfere with growth and reproduction in humans. Removing
these products from the water supply is difficult.
Be In the Know...Go With the Flow
 Did
you ever wonder where sewage goes when it leaves
Arlington? Well, maybe you haven't been
wondering about sewage, but there really is a
lot going on behind the scenes. Click on the
links below and "Be In the Know...Go With the
Flow."
New Water Utility Payment Locations
Now available as of Monday, September 18, 2006:
Authorized Arlington Water
Utility bill payment locations will accept cash, check, or money
orders at participating Fidelity Express Pay Stations.
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