Here’s a chart to help you understand how much water can be lost from even the tiniest leak.  Please help us conserve this precious resource – fix all leaking pipes and hoses or turn off the water.  And please report any water main leaks to us immediately at 903-883-2695.  Don’t assume that someone else has called first!

For more ideas on ways to conserve water as we head into the hot, dry months of summer, please click on the Water Conservation & Drought Plans tab above.

Wasted Water Chart
Size of Leak	Gallons Per Minute	Gallons in 24 Hours
1/32"	.12	180
1/16"	.47	690
1/8"	1.92	2,760
1/4"	7.66	11,030
1/2"	30.67	44,160
3/4"	38.19	55,000
1"	122.66	176,640
2"	290.67	706,560
4"	1,962.67	2,826,240
6"	6,085.46	8,763,060
8"	7.850.67	11,304,960
10"	16,904.05	24,341,840
12"	31.402.67	45,219,840

Water Rate Increase

This year the District started Line Contract seven which should be completed by the fall of next year. These waterline improvements will up-grade waterlines throughout the distribution system improving service for our existing customers in all six pressure planes. Over the next several years, the District will turn its focus to repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. The District’s capital improvements plan calls for the replacement and addition of many critical pieces of the infrastructure starting in 2012 with adding pumps to the Union Valley Pump station, and then in 2014, adding ground storage at the treatment plant and pumps at the Office Pump Station. Depending on growth, the start dates for these projects may move forward or be extended.

The Board of Directors are determined to meet the growing needs of our customers, continue to improve services, and maintain the existing investment in our infrastructure. In order to fund the repair and maintenance and the additional infrastructure, the Board of Directors have approved and adopted a policy to set aside revenue from water sales each month. This policy will lower the amount of money that will have to be borrowed in the future.

Therefore, in order to fund current repairs and maintenance, and the capital improvement program to meet the needs of our customers, as well as keeping the District financially stable, the Board of Directors has approved an increase in the base rate of $0.50 per month and a change in the usage rates as follows:

The new rate structure will begin January 1, 2010, and will be present on bills beginning in February 2010.

If you have questions about the new rate or the District, feel free to contact the District office.

Always a warm smile at Cash SUD!

Winter Season Algal Bloom Responsible for Taste and
Odor Changes in Our Water Supply

The mid-summer "algal bloom" is the most common yearly occurrence in all surface water supplies which is responsible for the taste and odor changes in the water supply. It is rare and uncharacteristic that a winter algal bloom can create taste and odor changes in the water supply during cooler weather patterns. As a result of the winter algal bloom, an earthy or metallic taste and/or odor are noticeable in the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) water supply.

With the vegetation growth that was prevalent along the exposed shorelines of Lavon Lake during the recent drought period, the nutrients present for an algal bloom to occur are in abundance and are exacerbating the taste and odor problem.

NTWMD utilizes several steps to treat the taste and odor produced by the algal blooms. Laboratory personnel perform algal counts and can determine the onset of an algal bloom. With the onset of an algal bloom, additional chemicals are added to the treatment process. Potassium permanganate is added as an oxidizing agent in reducing the odor levels. To reduce the unpleasant taste, activated carbon is used as an absorption media. Each of these chemicals is removed during the treatment process prior to delivery of the potable water supply. Chlorine, which is used as the disinfectant in the treatment process, also aids in odor reduction.

This event does not change the quality of the water supply and is strictly a palatability issue. The water is safe for use meeting all Safe Drinking Water Standards. There are no health hazards created as a result of the change in taste or odor.

Online Banking Payments

You can now pay your water bills online. Just go to the District’s website cashwater.org and click on the “On-line Payment” link. Enter your account # and first time log-in’s – use “guest” as pin #. Make your payment before changing your pin #. Then go to the Change Pin tab and choose a new pin name/number to access your billing history and current bill. Once you complete the setup you can then make a payment with your debit/credit card. Paying online is fast and easy. All payments will be posted to the customer’s account by the next morning. There are no credit card usage fees or other charges for this service. Questions about this process should be directed to Shirley Smith, Office Manager.

Comments or suggestions concerning the District's service should be directed to Clay Hodges, General Manager at (903) 883-2695.

Current Directors:
J.A. Humphries, President
Will Reese, Vice-president
James Fortenberry, Sec/Treas.
Bobby Ayers
Bryan Delgado
Vernon Pippin
Virgil Winsett
Norris Mayberry
Staley Cash

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