Public Works' Week in Review for October 24, 2024

The Public Works Department is made up of various sub-departments including Fleet, Line Repair, Streets/Stormwater and Traffic, Wastewater, and Water. Each week, over 100 employees are responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, and improvement of existing and new infrastructure across League City which includes everything from roadways and traffic lights to storm drains, sewers, and water production.

Below are some tips and projects they are working on:

Process Control Equipment Repairs

The Wastewater Department recently performed repairs on one of three digester blowers at the Dallas Salmon Wastewater Treatment Plant. This work consisted of changing both sets of bearings on the drive and non-drive ends and realigning the motor. While the blower was offline the check valve was also removed and inspected for wear, and everything was properly lubricated before reinstallation. Preventative maintenance was performed on the other two blowers once the repair work was complete. This consisted of inspecting and cleaning air filters, checking for leaks, monitoring vibration levels, and lubricating bearings.

Lawrence Rd at Village Way Pedestrian Improvements Update

League City Traffic and Transportation crews are making progress on the pedestrian improvement project at the signalized intersection of Lawrence Rd at Village Way. To date, crews have successfully installed Pedestrian signals and painted crosswalks to enhance pedestrian visibility and safety. The project is expected to be completed, and the pedestrian signals activated next week. Once finished, this upgrade will significantly improve pedestrian safety at the entrance of the Clear Creek ISD Education Village school complex.

New Water Truck

Welcome to our fleet, after a much-anticipated wait, the Street Department received its new water truck. The water truck is a 2024 F750, that can hold 2000 gallons of water with spray nozzles on the front, rear, and side to be used for dust control, soil compaction during construction jobs, and to help mitigate drought effects. This unit was scheduled for replacement in 2022, but supply chain issues created extended delivery delays.

Moss on Trees

If you see moss growing on trees, don't worry. It's common to see moss at the base of trees-on surface roots and on the trunk. Moss doesn't damage trees; it just takes advantage of the shady, moist environment. So, there's no need to remove it or try to control it.

Check out the following website for more information on Moss: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/lichen-algae-and-moss-trees

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