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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Climate
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Lake Jacksonville, Lake Tyler temporarily closes due to heavy rainfall
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– Lake Jacksonville, Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East announced Thursday morning that they have all temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall and high water levels. According to the City of Jacksonville, the lake is currently closed to the public until further notice because of high water levels to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. 'Please be advised that high water levels may be present on some area roadways,' the city said. 'Motorists are urged to exercise caution and avoid driving through standing or moving water.' Thursday Morning Forecast: Another round of storms The City of Tyler said Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East has temporarily closed all public boat ramps because of boating hazards resulting from debris washed into the lakes by the recent rains and to reduce damage from the shoreline erosion caused by boat wakes. City officials explained that the ramps will be closed until further notice and Tyler Water Utilities anticipates reopening the ramps once lake levels lowers. East Texans can stay up-to-date on the status of the lakes by visiting the City of Jacksonville Facebook and City of Tyler Facebook. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Climate
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More than 360,000 gallons of sewage spills onto road in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Tyler Water Utilities has announced that the Southside Water Treatment Plant has discharged around 364,000 gallons of domestic sewage from a manhole. PHOTOS: Memorial Day severe weather leaves damage across East Texas The discharge started after the plant lost power during severe weather and began to discharge domestic sewage out of a manhole at the plant's headworks at 620 W. Cumberland Rd. The spill lasted from around 6:50 a.m. to 8 a.m. and impacted West Mud Creek, which is south of West Cumberland Road. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has been notified about the release which was contained as of 8 a.m. on Monday. Tyler Water Utilities has increased monitoring of their water supply systems and has already begun to clean up the spill. Tyler Water Utilities gave the following tips to anyone near the area of the spill: 'Don't swim in the affected area's streams, ponds, or lakes.' 'Persons using private drinking water supply wells located within half a mile of the spill site or the potentially affected area should use only water that has been distilled or boiled at a rolling boil for at least one minute for all personal uses, including drinking, cooking, bathing, and tooth brushing. Individuals with private water wells should have their well water tested and disinfected, if necessary, before discontinuing distillation or boiling.' 'The public should avoid contact with waste material, soil, or water in the area potentially affected by the spill.' To learn more, visit Tyler Water Utilities online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
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Tyler Water Utilities will partly relocate for highway widening
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The Tyler Water Utilities will relocate about 1,800 feet of water line and 3,200 feet of sewer line to aid in Old Henderson Highway widening. #SchoolisCool event in Tyler asks for donations The Tyler City Council approved a $607,200 engineering services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc on Wednesday to design sewer utility relocations. The Tyler Water Utilities will have several thousand feet of water line moved to make room for the widening of Old Henderson Highway. The city is expecting an increase in vehicle and foot traffic from the addition of Chapel Hill Junior High School at the corner of Old Henderson Highway and Highway 64. The area will need a center turn lane, right turn lanes, wider shoulders, more sidewalks and share-use paths. LIST: High School graduation ceremonies in East Texas The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) said 30 percent of the roadway design is complete and the rest should be designed by May 2026. Construction is expected to take about six months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Health
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Tyler Water Utilities to begin testing water for taste, odor study
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Tyler Water Utilities will test different methods that will help remove a compound in water that makes it have a distinct taste and smell. Geosmin is a problematic taste and odor compound found in water sources. TWU has plans to filter the water and will have several methods for removing the geosmin using an enclosure that provides house filter columns. Tyler Water Utilities upgrading Lake Palestine water treatment plant TWU's Taste and Odor Study is in the second phase of testing. This phase includes executing the testing plan, analyzing test results and developing recommendations for removing taste and odor compounds. It will also help find potential improvements to the overall water treatment process. Lake Tyler, Lake Tyler East and Lake Palestine provide the city its drinking water. TWU has two water treatment plants, the Golden Road Water Treatment Plant and the Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant. Lake Palestine Water plant gets its water from Lake Palestine and has high levels of geosmin which is caused by the age of the lake and the natural organic matter found in its' body. Ninety five percent of the geosmin can be removed by the Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant. Geosmin is treated year round even though the water is safe to drink and meets federal and state water quality standards. Courtesy of City of Tyler 'We're working to identify better treatment solutions now for future plant expansions and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality water for Tyler residents,' Utilities Director Kate Dietz said. Testing is set to be completed and documented into a final report by Spring 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
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Tyler Water Utilities prepares for first of several upcoming meetings
TYLER Texas (KETK)- The Tyler Water Utilities (TWU) will be hosting the first of several community meetings on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Greater Tyler Association of Realtors Headquarters located at 2772 SSE Loop 323. See who's headlining the 11th annual Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival The meeting will be come-and-go format and will feature information stations with Water Customer Service Representatives to answer individual account questions. Customers are encouraged to attend the meeting in order to to learn more about TWU and to voice any questions or concerns they may have. Residents attending the meeting should have a copy of their water bill with them. Cowboys introduce franchise's 10th head coach at press conference Each council member will have a meeting for their respective district. The next district meetings are listed below: Petra Hawkins District 6:Thursday, Feb. 6 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 420 Rose Park Dr. James Wynee District 4: Thursday, Feb. 20 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 315 N. Broadway Ave. Shirley McKellar District 3: Tuesday, March 11 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 501 W. 32nd St. Stuart Hene District 1: Tuesday, March 11 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 574 W. Cumberland Rd. Brad Curtis District 6: Thursday, April 3 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 3030 New Copeland Rd. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
