1. Where does our water come from?
Roughly 85 - 90% of our supply is surface water from
• the San Jacinto River through Lake Conroe and Lake Houston, and
• the Trinity River, through Lake Livingston.
The remaining 10 -15% percent is groundwater wells supplied by
• the Evangeline aquifer, and
• the Chicot aquifer.
2. What are the pH, hardness and dissolved solids of
Houston water?
Here are typical ranges for these parameters:
Total Hardness: 100-150 mg/L as CaCO3
pH: 7.2 - 8.5 standard units
Dissolved Solids: 100-250 mg/L
3. How is the water disinfected?
All of our water systems use chlorine to kill viruses and potentially
harmful bacteria that may be present. Most of our systems use free chlorine
(chlorine alone) to do the job; however our largest system - the Main System - uses
chloramines, which are made by combining chlorine and ammonia together. Chloramines
have a longer life-span than free chlorine and help keep adequate disinfection
throughout the full distance of our system water lines.
4. Does our water contain fluoride?
Yes. Low levels of fluoride are present in our raw water at levels up to 0.3 mg/L. Additionally
the City adds fluoride, as needed, to meet the recommendations of the Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There is considerable scientific evidence
and support that fluoride is effective in preventing tooth decay throughout a person’s lifetime. We target fluoride levels
to remain under 0.7 mg/L which is the optimal level the HHS and EPA recommends for community water fluoridation.
Source: City Of Houston
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Should I Paint the Trim in our House? If so, Do you Have Any Suggestions for Making it an Easier Job?
Before you start, decide whether you really want to paint woodwork that has a natural finish. Think about it. There's no going back.
Painting woodwork is something of a
skill. Glossy paint is easy to clean and long-lasting, but it takes skill to
apply a smooth coat.
Here's some advice from the pros.
* Fix the surface. If it's been painted before, remove
bumps, drips, and runs with a sharp pull scraper. Fill divots with a no-shrink
spackle, then sand with a 220 grit silicon-carbide sand paper. Sand with the
wood grain.
*Fill nail holes in new wood and sand with 120-grit
paper.
* Dust the surfaces with a tack cloth. Open it all the
way to dust well.
* Paint evenly. The editors of This Old House recommend
brushing in the direction of the grain using long, parallel strokes. Watch for
buildup in the corners where paint could run. With latex paint, you only have
two or three strokes before the paint starts to dry.
* Finish it. Right after the paint is distributed, unload
the brush by slapping it against the inside of the bucket, the experts say.
Then hold the brush at a low angle to the surface and gently drag the bristles'
soft ends over the surface of the wet paint to level out brushmarks.
* Stand back. After this, don't do anything more or the
paint will not be smooth.
Source: Fox Inspection
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Jair A. Jaramillo Real Estate Consultant Jair@EdinsonProperties.com |
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Edinson Properties
Keller Williams Realty - The Metropolitan
Office: 713-980-5115
Fax: 832-603-4304
Website: www.EdinsonProperties.com
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Thursday, March 20, 2014
FOR SALE : Brenham Food Mart Gas Station and Retail Strip in Brenham, TX
-Convenience store
-Existing inventory in store
-Lotto/TABC/ATM
-Remodeled in 2011
-Steel and fiberglass tank
-Great upside potential
-Two additional vacant retail spaces
-Frontage to 290 Business
-Additional parking available
-Grease trap in one vacant space
-30K In/45K Out
-Near Downtown Historic District
For More Information:
Diego E. Jaramillo
KW Commercial Director
www.KWCHouston.com
www.KWCHouston.com
Diego@EdinsonProperties.com
Tel: 713-980-5115
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Just Listed in Missouri City
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7102 Wandering Lake in Sienna Village of Anderson Springs, Missouri City $495,000
Features include stucco & stone exterior, upgraded kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, extended pantry, rich dark flooring, master suite downstairs, media/theater room, study, game room, updated fixtures, 8ft doors, spacious family room with fireplace, large back yard, 2 car attached, and 1 detached garage connected with a porte cochere, exterior living plumbed for outdoor gas kitchen.
Features include stucco & stone exterior, upgraded kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, extended pantry, rich dark flooring, master suite downstairs, media/theater room, study, game room, updated fixtures, 8ft doors, spacious family room with fireplace, large back yard, 2 car attached, and 1 detached garage connected with a porte cochere, exterior living plumbed for outdoor gas kitchen.
Friday, March 7, 2014
How To Get More Police Patrols Around A Certain Area?
Your neighborhood is patrolled by a specific patrol station. You can call the station and ask to speak to a community service officer. Community service officers are police officers assigned to storefront whose job is to be a liaison between the community and the department.
Once you call the station, you can ask to speak to a community service officer. Know that most community service officers work out of storefronts, so ask which storefront would be closer to you.
Here is a list of all patrol stations and storefronts along with phone numbers:
Once you call the station, you can ask to speak to a community service officer. Know that most community service officers work out of storefronts, so ask which storefront would be closer to you.
Here is a list of all patrol stations and storefronts along with phone numbers:
Substation/Storefront
|
Phone
#
|
Address
|
Beat
|
Hours
of Operation
|
Central
|
713.247.4400
|
61
Riesner
|
2A40
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Near
Town (Montrose)
|
713.284.8604
|
802
Westheimer
|
1A20
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
Heights
|
713.803.1151
|
1127
N. Shepherd
|
2A30
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
North
|
281.405.5300
|
9455
W.Montgomery
|
6B40
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Near
North
|
713.956.3140
|
1335
West 43rd
|
3B30
|
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M-F)
|
Independence
Heights
|
713.742.1491
|
803
Crosstimbers St
|
3B40
|
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M-F)
|
Acres
Homes
|
713.699.9591
|
6719
W. Montgomery
|
6B40
|
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M-F)
|
Aldine
|
281.272.4784
|
10966
North Fwy
|
6B50
|
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M-F)
|
Greenspoint
|
281.875.6155
|
105
Greenspoint Mall
|
6B60
|
9:00 AM-5:00 PM (M-F)
|
Northwest
|
713.744.0900
|
6000
Teague
|
5F30
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Spring
Branch
|
832.394.0100
|
8400
Long Point
|
5F20
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
Willowbrook
|
281.955.3362
|
17375
Tomball Pkwy
|
5F40
|
9:00 AM-5:00 PM (M-F)
|
Northeast
|
713.635.0200
|
8301
Ley Rd
|
8C30
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Fifth
Ward
|
713.238.3232
|
4014
Market St.
|
7C10
|
10:00 AM-6:00 PM(M-F)
|
Denver
Harbor
|
713.670.2117
|
6402
Market St.
|
9C40
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM(M-F)
|
East
Freeway
|
713.637.2120
|
12001
East Freeway
|
9C40
|
9:00 AM-5:00 PM(M-F)
|
South
Central
|
832.394.0200
|
2202
St. Emanuel
|
10H50
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Ripley
House (Navigation)
|
713.315.6440
|
4401
Navigation
|
10H10
|
8:00 AM-3:00 PM (M-F)
|
Southmore
|
713.526.1255
|
3711
Southmore
|
10H60
|
7:00 AM-3:00 PM (M-F)
|
Eastside
|
713.928.4600
|
7525
Sherman
|
11H10
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Leija
|
713.847.1210
|
4701
Galveston Rd.
|
11H40
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
Clear
Lake
|
281.218.3800
|
2855 Bay
Area Blvd.
|
12D50
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Southeast
|
713.731.5000
|
8300
Mykawa
|
14D30
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Broadway
Square
|
713.847.4155
|
8751
Broadway
|
13D20
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
Telephone
Road
|
713.991.3504
|
10201
Telephone
|
13D40
|
8:00 AM-5:30 PM (M-F)
|
Palm
Center
|
713.845.2488
|
5330
Griggs
|
14D10
|
8:00 AM-6:00 PM (M-F)
|
Sunnyside
|
713.732.5133
|
3511
Reed Road
|
14D20
|
8:00 AM-5:00 PM (M-F)
|
Southwest
|
713.314.3900
|
4503
Beechnut
|
15E30A
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Westbury
|
713.726.7126
|
5600
S Willow Dr.
|
15E20
|
9:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
Hiram
Clarke
|
713.433.2720
|
4363
West Fuqua
|
16E20
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
South
Gessner Division
|
832.394.4700
|
8605
Westplace Dr.
|
17E40A
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Gulfton
|
713.314.3171
|
5980
Renwick
|
17E10
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
Braeburn
|
713.773.7550
|
7576
West Bellfort
|
17E40A
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
Midwest
|
832.394.1200
|
7277
Regency Square
|
18F50
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Richmond
|
713.735.2062
|
6308
Richmond Ave
|
18F30
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
Ranchester
|
713.773.7070
|
9160
Bellaire
|
18F60
|
8:00 AM-3:30 PM (M-F)
|
Westside
|
281.584.4700
|
3203
S. Dairy Ashford
|
20G30
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Westwood
|
713.773.7000
|
9700
Bissonnet
|
19G50
|
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (M-F)
|
Airport
- IAH
|
281.230.6800
|
3100
N. Terminal Rd.
|
21I20
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Airport
- HOU
|
713.845.6800
|
7800
Airport
|
23J20
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
Kingwood
|
281.913.4500
|
3915
Rustic Woods
|
24C20
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
HPD
Headquarters
(Administration Building) |
1200
Travis Street
|
OPEN 24 HOURS
|
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Updated February 2014
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