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WATER DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT

Most people's concept of the water crew is that they fix leaks. They do fix leaks and sometimes the leaks are real hum dingers when you are maintaining 90 miles of water mains. But, you would be surprised if you knew that they take 25 water samples every month from various locations in the District and have them tested. Then there is flushing of dead end lines to keep the water fresh, checking (and installing) fire hydrants to make sure the District has adequate fire protection. They also maintain the 4 high speed pumps that supply pressure in the system, monitor the 2 elevated water towers to make sure they are balancing. When they get caught up they make about 50 new individual water service connections for new homes being built in the area and try to replace under sized mains on at least 2 streets in the District each year (with District employees doing the work).

You can contact their Foreman at 972/286-4477 or use the email address shown.



WATER FOREMAN
William Freeman
Contact: wfreeman@dc6.org

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WASTEWATER COLLECTION DEPARTMENT

Wastewater is complex in nature at every aspect. Environmental regulations are stringent and difficult to learn. The State of Texas regulates our industry by requiring personnel to attend training courses and pass certification tests.

The Wastewater Collection Department operates and maintains the District's wastewater collection system. Lift stations, manholes, main lines and lateral lines are maintained by the Collection Department. Daily operations such as repair to blocked mains and laterals, and removal of grease and roots is performed by this department.

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INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Truly our unsung heros. Their efforts make sure that every new pipe or fitting goes in according to standard specifications. These are the employees that make sure the system doesn't have costly problems because of developers or contractors cutting corners or doing something unethical. They also protect our enviornment by making sure illegal substances are not put into the sewer system and protect health by carefully protecting our water from dangerous cross connections or backflow situations.

You can contact them at their email or call them at 972/286-4477.

Back Flow Cross Connection Specialist
Kevin Leach
Contact: kleach@dc6.org"

INSPECTIONS
Glenn Cottingham
GENERAL MANAGER'S AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2003
Contact: gcottingham@dc6.org

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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

This Department provides overall administration and supervision on maintenance and reconstruction activities on street, sidewalk, driveway, alley and other excavation sites. Also supervises Solid Waste collection and code enforcement, and maintains all District owned buildings and lands.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
Robert Rodriquez
GENERAL MANAGER'S AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2001
Contact: rrodriguez@dc6.org

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CUSTODIAN
Josefina Quintana
GENERAL MANAGER'S AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2004

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SITE RESTORATION DEPARTMENT

If the District had a PR department this is it. These employees are charged with cleaning up after the water and sewer crews finish their installations or repairs. When we began this Department in October 2000 the District had a backlog on driveway repairs that was 2 years behind. These employees have become experts in replacing driveways, sidewalks and roadways. Fences and landscaping are also included in their forte.

If you have a question or request of this department you may contact the Foreman at his email or calling him at 972/286-4477.

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SITE RESTORATION FOREMAN
Mark Horak
GENERAL MANAGER'S AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2008
Contact: mhorak@dc6.org

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SITE RESTORATION OPERATOR
Celso Davalos

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SITE RESTORATION MAINTENANCE WORKER
Gary Acker

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SITE RESTORATION MAINTENANCE WORKER
JUAN TOVAR

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SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT

Our "one man army." As you know Waste Management contracts to pick up the residential waste in the District. But, we decided we wanted someone available to meet one on one with our citizens to resolve issues and also to give a quick response to customer complaints.

When the District took over solid waste collection 3 years ago the old contractor had a waiting list of brush and junk pickups that numbered over 900 piles that were many months old. Today we work to achieve a schedule of rapid removal. Now our complaints (which are few) are concerning a matter of 2 - 3 weeks at worse.

For the past 2 years the City and District have been meeting and discussing ways to assure that faster, better service can be obtained. In November 2004 the City and District reach an agreement that the District would take over all solid waste collection in the city, including commercial and construction, along with residential. With that agreement the District negotiated an enhanced brush and junk removal that will assure that every pile would be removed within a 7 day period. This contract also relieved much of the pay as you go charges for brush and junk, and, best of all these conditions allowed the District to offer a reduced price for monthly service to senior citizens.

If you have questions or comments for Mr. Warwick you can call him at 972/286-4477 or contact him at his email address.



SOLID WASTE OPERATOR
John Warwick
GENERAL MANAGER'S AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2001
Contact: jwarwick@dc6.org

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SOLID WASTE CODE ENFORCEMENT
Jimmy Newby
Contact: jnewby@dc6.org