McLendon-Chisholm City Council unanimously passed a resolution approving an Asset Transfer Agreement, which includes water, utility (both inside and outside the City’s limits) and calling upon the Board of Directors for RCH Water Supply Corporation to authorize and approve the same.  Additionally, the City Council approved the City Administrator Konrad Hildebrandt and Mayor Pro Tem Adrienne Balkum to enter negotiations with authorized service providers to provide interim operation, maintenance and billing services for water on behalf of RCH.

“We hope the RCH WSC Board Directors will discuss and take action at their next board meeting at City Hall on June 7 at 4:00 pm to approve the Asset Transfer Agreement and agree to the City of McLendon-Chisholm handling all maintenance and operational functions of RCH so customers are not inconvenienced or negatively impacted by their current status.” says Mayor Keith Short.

Further, Mayor Pro Tem Balkum explained, “This resolution says McLendon-Chisholm wants RCH to transfer all its assets, systems and all customers to the City. Most importantly, this will provide an immediate remedy by initiating the process of allowing the City to negotiate an Interim Management Agreement on behalf of RCH to handle the day-to-day operations, business affairs, repair, maintenance, water meter reading, billing, etc. RCH is currently unable to handle. The RCH Board Directors will still need to host an election with the ballot language to members to vote for or against the transfer agreement.”

Certified letters have been sent to RCH’s Board of Directors containing the signed resolution, asset transfer agreement, authorization letter and a request to add these items onto the next agenda.

H2O Services is no longer providing billing administration and operations to RCH Water Supply Corporation as of May 3, 2023. Local management from the City of Rockwall and Blackland Water Supply Corporation has been graciously managing the pump station operations and notifications on a temporary basis. There is a new lockbox installed at City Hall for anyone who would like to drop off their check for a past billing statement.

The RCH website is still undergoing revisions and payments are no longer being processed online.

For emergencies, water line breaks or maintenance issues please contact the after hours phone number (325) 266-8366.

The City’s Annual Memorial Day Program will take place on Saturday, May 27 at the Armed Forces Memorial located at City Hall, 1371 W. FM 550.

The program, which honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice begins at 11:30 am. All are encouraged to attend.

This is your opportunity to do some spring cleaning and the City ofMcLendon-Chisholm would like to help. All residents are encouraged to participate in the Cleanup Campaign.

Saturday, April 22, 2023 ~ 7:00 A.M. -12:00 Noon
City Hall, 1371 WEST FARM MARKET ROAD 550
Proof of Residency Required

• The Cleanup Campaign is a service for the residents of McLendon-Chisholm and NOT for people from other communities, contractors, or businesses.
• The City website will be updated as more information becomes available.
• A roll off dumpster will be located at 1371 West FM 550, please bring the ACCEPTED items to this location for disposal.

Bulk Items ACCEPTED at ROLLO FF location:

• Non-Freon Appliances
• Furniture
• Scrap Metal
• Lumber
• Mattresses/Box Springs

Bulk Items NOT ACCEPTED at ROLLOFF location:

• Freon Appliances
• Automotive products and parts
• Chemicals / Paint/ Tires
• Demolition/ construction debris
• Brush/ tree limbs
• TV’s

Thank you for helping to keep the city of McLendon-Chisholm looking clean and attractive.

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The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 6 through April 3, 2023.

The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality for the more than two million customers NTMWD serves in a 10-county region in North Texas in a 2,200-square-mile service area. NTMWD provides a capacity of more than 876 million gallons of treated water per day through more than 695 miles of transmission pipelines. For more information, visit www.NTMWD.com/SafeWater and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) at www.tceq.texas.gov/drinkingwater/disinfection/temporary-free-chlorine-conversion.

Disinfection is a critical part of the water treatment process that keeps drinking water free of harmful microorganisms, such as parasites and viruses. Disinfection involves a two-step process that first treats the water at the treatment plant and then chloramine disinfectant (chlorine + ammonia) is added to maintain water quality on its journey through the miles of pipes to homes and businesses. During the temporary change, NTMWD suspends adding ammonia and uses free chlorine to keep the water disinfected as it travels through pipes. It’s important to do this before summer because hotter temperatures can increase the potential for bacterial growth in pipes. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this temporary conversion is a common practice for many water providers using chloramines for disinfection.

The absence of ammonia during these few weeks may make the chlorine disinfectant more noticeable to some people. There are simple steps to minimize taste, odor, or skin sensitivities, including placing a pitcher of water in the refrigerator overnight or adding a slice of citrus to the water. Adding a crushed 1000 mg Vitamin C tablet to bath water will neutralize the chlorine.

“Protection of public health and keeping our water safe is a top priority,” said Zeke Campbell, NTMWD Assistant Director for Water Treatment and Conveyance. “This common maintenance practice is an essential step in our advanced year-round treatment and disinfection process and does not increase the amount of chlorine in the system. The water remains safe to drink and use every day, and we continue to meet or surpass safe drinking water standards.”

NTMWD has conducted the temporary change in water disinfectant for over a decade and continues to meet safe drinking water standards earning recognition from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as a Superior Public Water System.

During the change, the cities and districts served by NTMWD may help move the chlorine-disinfected water through the system faster by flushing water from fire hydrants. The combination of converting to chlorine disinfectant and flushing the pipes helps maintain the system and safe water year-round.

NTMWD conducts hundreds of tests daily in a state-certified laboratory to ensure water safety. Monthly and annual water quality reports are posted online, including results of tests conducted during the annual system maintenance. Customers can view this information at www.NTMWD.com/water-testing/. The TCEQ also conducts routine sampling and testing in NTMWD and city distribution systems through an independent laboratory to confirm water quality compliance with state and federal standards.

NTMWD has posted resources www.NTMWD.com/SafeWater, including fact sheets, frequently asked questions, infographics, videos, and guidelines for questions about water quality.

Join us on Saturday, March 18th, for a pickleball tournament to raise funds for first responders and their families. We’ll have a food truck, live music, face painting, and an open format, round-robin draw open to the public. The event will end with an epic “battle of the badges” on Championship Court at 4:30pm.

Sign up to register for the open format, round-robin draw here.