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The boil water notice in Deer Park is finally lifted, so you can stop boiling your tap water. Everything is back to normal and safe to drink again.
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Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Funded through existing public works allocations and TIPS contract pricing.
Deer Park residents and businesses relying on municipal water and sewer services.
Homeowners may face temporary construction disruption or potential loss of yard space if drainage ditches are expanded.
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The city is wrapping up concrete improvements at water and wastewater sites and ordering additional sidewalk and pad work to keep local utilities running smoothly.
The city is moving forward with a planned rate increase to pay for $56 million in water system upgrades. While bills will go up slightly, the city is using cash reserves to keep the hikes manageable.
The city is working with Harris County to reduce flood risks in the College Park neighborhood by upgrading storm sewers and adding detention basins.
The city is borrowing $7.16 million to fix aging water lines, sewer systems, and the water treatment plant to ensure reliable service.
The city is trying to figure out how to fix chronic flooding and sidewalk gaps in an older neighborhood without breaking the bank.
The city is finishing up waterline projects and adding backup generators to lift stations to keep water and sewer services running during power outages.
A boil water notice that was issued earlier this week for the City of Deer Park after a water main break has been lifted.According to the city, tests were conducted to determine the safety of the water, and they came back negative for coliform – indi...