Portion of Flagler Drive closed for Stormwater work
Jun 30, 2009 - Mayor's Office, Public Utilities, Traffic
When: Beginning Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at 6:00 a.m.
Affected Area: Flagler Drive between Banyan Blvd. and Fern Street
Due to necessary stormwater improvements, Flagler Drive will be closed between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street beginning Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at 6:00 a.m. The road is expected to reopen by September 30, 2009.
All residents, business and their customers will have access to their destinations near the construction area. The City has coordinated with local businesses and residences in an effort to minimize the project’s impact. The new City public docks along Flagler Drive will remain open to the public throughout the road work. The project will not affect the City’s 4th on Flagler festivities which will be located between Fern Street and Lakeview Avenue.
Northbound traffic on Flagler Drive will detour at Fern Street to Olive Avenue. Southbound traffic on Flagler Drive will detour at Banyan Boulevard to Narcissus Avenue.
WPB Riverwalk Community Under Precautionary Boil Water Notice
May 24, 2009 - Mayor's Office, Public Utilities
WPB Issues Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Riverwalk Community
When: Boil Water Notice in Effect Until Monday, May 24, 2009, at 7:00 a.m.
Where: Riverwalk Community ONLY
(05/24/09) Due to a broken water pipe and a temporary drop in water pressure, the City of West Palm Beach has issued a precautionary boil water notice for residents in the Riverwalk Community only. Riverwalk is located on Okeechobee Boulevard west of Jog Road.
Residents in Riverwalk should not consume their water, use it for cooking or use it for cleaning utensils unless it has first been boiled for 2-3 minutes. This precautionary measure is in effect until Monday, May 25, 2009, at 7:00 a.m.
The City of West Palm Beach has notified Riverwalk residents of this situation with a reverse-911 phone call. Residents with any questions or concerns should call the City’s 24-hour hotline at 561-822-2222.
WPB Making Water System Improvements; Continuing Measures to Keep Lead and Copper out of Water, Reduce Corrosion
Mar 02, 2009 - Mayor's Office, Public Utilities
(Monday, March 2, 2009) As part of the overall effort to improve the quality and reliability of the water system and provide top-quality drinking water to its customers, the City of West Palm Beach will continue the implementation of a new measure designed to help prevent lead and copper leaching from customer’s pipes into the water and to reduce pipe corrosion. The City has used anti-corrosion measures in the past, but this new treatment is a significant improvement over the old system.
The City will continue to gradually introduce a phosphate corrosion control additive into the water supply at the water treatment plant, using a strictly controlled and closely monitored process. This process is being undertaken with the full cooperation and support of the Palm Beach County Health Department and other regulatory agencies.
Though the City no longer uses lead in water pipes or joints, some water customers with older homes still have lead in their home’s pipes, joints or fixtures. The City routinely tests its water for the presence of lead, copper and other regulated parameters and is currently in compliance with all lead and copper regulatory standards.
Water customers are not being asked to take any action as a result of this measure. Should any water customers notice a slight discoloration of their water immediately after this process begins, they should let their water run for a few minutes until it clears. Residents with questions or concerns should contact the City’s 24-hour hotline at 561-822-2222.
The anti-corrosion additive is a poly-orthophosphate blend of 70% orthophosphate and 30% polyphosphate. Orthophosphate forms a protective coating on the inside of pipes in both the distribution system and in customer homes. The coating can help prevent copper and lead from leaching into drinking water, particularly in homes that have pipes or fixtures containing lead. Poly-orthophosphate is approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is commonly used to improve water quality and protect water distribution systems.
WPB Continues Water System Improvements; New Measures Expected to Keep Lead and Copper out of Water, Reduce Corrosion
Oct 29, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Public Utilities
(Wednesday, October 29, 2008) As part of the overall effort to improve the quality and reliability of the water system and provide top-quality drinking water to its customers, the City of West Palm Beach will launch a new measure designed to help prevent lead and copper leaching from customer’s pipes into the water and to reduce pipe corrosion. The measures will begin on Thursday, October 30, 2008. The City has used anti-corrosion measures in the past, but this new treatment will be a significant improvement over the old system.
The City will gradually introduce a phosphate corrosion control additive into the water supply at the water treatment plant, using a strictly controlled and closely monitored process. This process is being undertaken with the full cooperation and support of the Palm Beach County Health Department and other regulatory agencies.
Though the City no longer uses lead in water pipes or joints, some water customers with older homes still have lead in their home’s pipes, joints or fixtures. The City routinely tests its water for the presence of lead, copper and other materials.
“This measure is part of our commitment to having a top-quality water system,” said Mayor Lois J. Frankel. “We’ll continue to make the necessary investments to improve the quality and reliability of our water supply.”
Water customers are not being asked to take any action as a result of this measure. Should any water customers notice a slight discoloration of their water immediately after this process begins, they should let their water run for a few minutes until it clears. Residents with questions or concerns should contact the City’s 24-hour hotline at 561-822-2222.
The anti-corrosion additive is a poly-orthophosphate blend of 70% orthophosphate and 30% polyphosphate. Orthophosphate forms a protective coating on the inside of pipes in both the distribution system and in customer homes. The coating can help prevent copper and lead from leaching into drinking water, particularly in homes that have pipes or fixtures containing lead. Poly-orthophosphate is approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is commonly used to improve water quality and protect water distribution systems.
City Temporarily Supplementing Water Supply
May 16, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Public Utilities
(Friday, May 16, 2008) As a temporary measure intended to supplement existing water supplies and help reduce the impact of dry weather on protected species at Grassy Waters Preserve, the City of West Palm Beach will be accessing water stored in the L-8 reservoir beginning the week of May 19, 2008. The move is being made with the full support and cooperation of the South Florida Water Management District.
The L-8 reservoir water will be blended with water from other sources and will be treated in accordance with strict standards. It is expected that West Palm Beach water customers WILL NOT notice any change in the quality or taste of their drinking water as a result of the L-8 water use.
This temporary measure will help support the Everglades snail kite bird population in Grassy Waters Preserve. This protected species relies on apple snails as a primary source of food, and sufficient water levels in the preserve are critical to apple snails.
It is expected that the City will cease accessing water from the L-8 reservoir once the South Florida dry season comes to a close.