BY JESSICA SHORTEN
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Outreach will be held in the coming months to discuss the potential cost increases and the issues which are causing the most problems, Peterson said. “A community working group is currently being assembled,” he said. “The group will be key in sharing insights from the commu- nity with the MUDs as well as communicat- ing project details back to the community.” While the meetings are still being sched- uled as of press time, residents can continue to provide feedback to the WWA.
“The [Southern Montgomery County MUD] has grown a lot more than what they anticipated.” RICK MOFFATT, OAK RIDGE NORTH CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
“We want to avoid any big interruptions in water and wastewater services for our residents, visitors and businesses.” ERICH PETERSON, GENERAL MANAGER, THE WOODLANDS WATER AGENCY
“Although the district is primarily developed, it continues to grow through new developments, redevelopments and by the annexation of properties.”
“We are appreciative of our partner agencies’ commitment to ensuring
Stay tuned The Woodlands Water agency is still accepting feedback from residents. Feedback can be submitted through a variety of ways including: Email: info@waterrenewalthewoodlands.com Online: www.waterrenewalthewoodlands.com
continued reliability of this vital resource for the community.” ANN SNYDER, CHAIR, THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KIM WRIGHT, GENERAL MANAGER, SOUTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD
SOURCE: THE WOODLANDS WATER AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
What’s next?
“Thus far, the SJRA and MUDs have been able to fund and complete the current projects with minimal to no increase in rates to residents,” Peterson said. “As the various ongoing studies are completed, the MUDs will evaluate and determine the best path forward and any additional cost implications will be clearer.”
Peterson also emphasized that while the agency will communicate with the community regarding projects and how they will be funded, there will be future increases that come with future projects such as the cement asbestos removal and Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 replacements.
The lifetime of water infrastructure depends on a number of factors including exposure to severe weather, usage and development surrounding an area according to the WWA, and most infrastructure has a life expectancy of 25-50 years before serious renovations become necessary.
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