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Home My WebLink AboutEuless Today 07/2011Dear Citizens, Welcome to summertime and all the F11wonderful activities the Library & Parks departments have planned for us. There are inside and outside activities for all ages. Please read and sign up right away so you can be included. Our Family Life Center is busier than ever and has lots to do to keep you healthy. The Senior Center is beginning some new courses and continues to be busier than ever. The Senior Center's Diane Eggers was recognized as the May Employee of the Month. Congrats! The new pavilion is completed at Texas Star Golf Course and is a great place to watch the golters finish their last rounds. Do enjoy your summer and keep safety foremost inyour activities. Euless is a FOULESS place to live and play. Watering time is as critical to your success as the amount of water you are putting on the grass. You should water your grass in the early morning, right before or after the sun rises. There is an old saying that you should put a lawn to bed wet. There are several reasons why you should water in the early morning: • Watering during extreme heat can cause scorch during hot and dry conditions • Water can increase the causes for disease and help to spread disease if the grass is not able to dry off • Wet grass can develop root problems if it doesn't dry properly The key to watering is to only water when necessary. Once you grass to expect daily watering, the grass will then show drought stress even more quickly than normal. Watering every day, when it is not will create a turf that is unhealthy and water dependent. Established lawns should be watered less frequently, but deeply. This will use less water, and strengthen the grass in your lawn. From: Tips and Traps for Growing and Maintaining the Perfect Lawn, Rodney Johns 635.9642 JOH - Euless Public Library Summer Junior Golf Camp July 26-28, 2011, 9-11 a.m. 6-14 years old, $100 per child Your junior could be the next PGA Tour Player! Our trained staff will create a day of fun and learning while enjoying the game of golf and nature. A t -shirt, drinks, golf awards and luncheon on the final day is included. Focus will be on golf fundamentals with emphasis on the basic golf swing and short game mechanics including posture, grip and aim. We will also cover putting and chipping with basic set up. Clubs will be provided if needed. For details, please call 817-685-7888 or email jlewis@eulesstx.gov. Wednesdays 1 4 6 8 15 22 Tues, Wed, Fri ♦ 6:30 a.m: 4:00 p.m. Tp.m. ♦ 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.mf j July Activities Root Beer Floats $.50 1:00 P.M. Hamburger Luncheon $2 11:45 a.m. Wear Red, White & Blue Closed for Holiday Pool Tournament White Elephant Bingo -Potluck Afternoon Movie Blind Side Hot Dog Luncheon $2 42 Tournament Biscuits & Gravy $2 FW Museum of $10 12:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Science & History 29 Sandwich & Salad $2 11:45 a.m. Movie Happy Feet 12:30 p.m. with your grandchildren Popcorn & Juice *Registration ends one week prior to event unless noted and is 2 required for all activities. Magic, Music and Mammals Summer Reading Club Special Events Summer Reading Club goes out with a bang in July. Please join us for some great special events! July 7, 2 p.m. Music with Tom McDermott July 16, 2 p.m. Magic with Brett Roberts July 21, 2 p.m. Magic Show with James Wand July 30, 2 p.m. Animals with Wildlife on the Move Ke Anuenue Polynesian Revue July 11, 7 p.m. Ke Anuenue performs all styles of Hula dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Tonga & Samoa, all with authentic costumes and accompanied by music. Ke Anuenue believes in keeping the Polynesian heritage alive through stories, history, costumes, spirit and grace. � U I 55 Hisbo ical Pheservation Committee You Could Have a Euless Historical Marker Commemorate an event, person or site with a Euless Historical Marker Designation. Buildings must be 50 years old and have significance for Euless. A newsworthy event must have happened at least 30 years earlier and had some impact on the community. A person must be deceased 10 years and received recognition for something noteworthy or made a significant contribution to the community. If you know of someone or something deserving of historical recognition, a Euless Marker Designation might just be the thing to honor important events. If it's of historical significance, acquire a marker to commemorate its importance to Euless history. Call 817-685-1662 or www.eulesstx.gov/history for more information. T H EC I T Y O F A E- SS 2010 Annual Water Quality Report Consumer Confidence Report (817) 685-1588 1 www.EulessTx.gov/Water Este reporte incluye informacion importance sobre el agua para tomar. Si fiene preguntas o' discusiones sobre este reporte en es- panol, favor de Hamar al teL (817) 685-1626 para hablar con una persona bilingue en espanol. Special Notice You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain mi- crobial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. In- fants, some elderly or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; undergone organ transplants; un- dergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other im- mune system disorders can be particularly at risk from infections. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician or health care provider. Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. Public Participation Opportunities: We encourage public interest and participation in our community's deci- sions affecting drinking water. Regular City Council meetings take place on the second & fourth Tuesdays of the month, at 7 p.m. in Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Dr. The public is welcome. (817) 685-1400. Our Drinking Water Meets or Exceeds All Federal (EPA) Drinking Water Requirements This report is a summary of the quality of the water we provide our cus- tomers. The analysis was made by using the data from the most recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required tests and is pre- sented on the opposite side. We hope this helps you become more knowledgeable about what's in your drinking water. Water Sources: Drinking water sources (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground,it dissolves naturally - occurring minerals and in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human ac- tivity. Contaminants that may be present in source water before treat- ment include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock op- erations and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be natu- rally -occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or do- mestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occuring or be the re- sult of oil and gas production and mining activities. Where do we get our drinking water? The source of drinking water used by the City of Euless is Purchased Surface Water. A Source Water Susceptibility Assessment for your drink- ing water source(s) is currently being updated by TCEQ. This informa- tion describes the susceptibility and types of constituents that may come into contact with your drinking water source based on human activities and natural conditions. The information contained in the assessment al- lows us to focus our source water protection strategies. Some of this source water information is available on Texas Drinking Water Watch at http://dww.tceq.state.tx.us/DWW/. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts at our system, please contact us. All drinking water may contain contaminants. When drinking water meets federal standards there may not be any health based benefits to purchasing bottled water or point of use de- vices. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be ex- pected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA Safe Water Hotline (800)426-4791. Secondary Constituents: Many constituents (such as calcium, sodium, or iron) which are often found in drinking water can cause taste, color, and odor problems. The taste and odor constituents are called secondary constituents and are regulated by the State of Texas, not the EPA. These constituents are not causes for health concern. Therefore, secondaries are not required to be reported in this document but they may greatly affect the appearance and taste of your water. Required Additional Health Information for Lead If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with serv- ice lines and home plumbing. This water supply is responsible for provid- ing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flush- ing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. The City of Euless is a member of the American Water Works Associa- tion and the Texas Water Utilities Association. 3 This page lists all of the federally regulated or monitored contaminants which have been found in your drinking water. The U.S. EPA requires water systems to test for up to 97 contaminants. Inarcianic Contaminants YearorRange 2009 Contaminant Barium Avg. Level 0.0388 Min. Level 0.0388 Max. Level 0.0388 MCL 2 MCLG 2 Measurement ppm Source of Contaminant of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion erosion of natural deposits. 2009 Chromium 1.09 1.09 1.09 100 100 ppb Discharge from steel/pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits. 2009 Fluoride 1.91 1.91 1.91 4 4 ppm Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth, discharge from fertilizer & aluminum factories. 2009 Nitrate 0.44 0 0.44 10 10 ppm Runofffro mfertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage, erosion of natural deposits. 2008 Beta/photon emitters 4.6 4.6 4.6 50 0 pCilL Decay of natural and man-made deposits Organic Contaminants -NONE FOUND Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Year or Range Disinfectant r 2009 Chlorine Residual, Free 2.31 0.5 1 4 141 ppm Disinfectant used to control microbes. nfection 6 roducts ar or Range Contaminant Highest Level Min. Level Max. Level MCL MCLG Measurement Source ofContaminant Detected 2010 Haloacetic Acids 8 0 14 60 Nogaalfor b Byproduct of drinldn water chlorination. fiM5) rnetora�. PP YP 9 2010 Total TrihalomethanesRThm) 22 0 44 80 "nai�ai°` ppb Byproduct of drinking water chlorination Unregulated Initial Distribution System Evaluation for Disinfection Byproducts - WAIVED Unregulated Contaminants - Bromoform, chloroform, dichlorobromomethane and dbromochloromelhane are disinfection produrls. There is no maximum contaminant level for these chemicals at the entry point to distribution. Total Organic Carbon - Total organic carbon (rOC) has no health effects. The disinfectant can combine with TOC to form disinfection byproducts. Disinfection is necessary to ensure that the water does not have unacceptable levels of pathogens. Byproducts of disinfection include trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs) which are reported elsewhere in this report YearorRange Contaminant Avg. Level Min. Level Max. Level Measurement Source of Contaminant 2010 Source Water 5.2 4.3 6.1 ppm Naturally present in the environment. 2010 Drinking Water 3.3 2.6 3.9 ppm Naturally present in the environment. 2010 Removal Ratio 1.17 1.0 1.41 %removal WA 'Removal ratio is the percent TOC removed by the treatment process divided by the percent oFTOC required by TCEQ to be removed. Lead and Copper - If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, espeJally for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and hone plumbing. This water supply is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been silting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. In6xmation on lead in ddriking water, testing methods and ste ou can take to minimize ex osure is available from the Safe Drirkinq Water Hotline or at htt :fhvww.e a ovlsafewaterllead. Year Contaminant The go- MCLG Site # Exceeding Action Level Action Level Measurement Source ofContaminant Percentile 2010 Copper 0.137 1.3 0 1.3 ppm Corrosion of household plumbing; erosion of natural deposits; leaehina from wood Preservatives. Turbidity - Turb dly has no health effects. However, turbidly can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease -causing organisms. These organisms rclude bacteria viruses and oarasiles that can cause svmotoms such as nausea cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. LimitsYear Contaminant Highest Single Measurement Lowestildlorithly % ofSamples Turbidity Measurement Source of ContaminantMeeting Limits 2010 1 urbidity 100.00 0.3 F= Soil runoff F2010 Chloroform 26.93 26.93 26.93 ppb Byproduct of drinlang water disinfection. 2010 Bromodichloromethane 24.50 24.50 24.50 ppb Byproduct ofdrinlangwater disinfection. 2010 Dibromochloromethane 11.56 11.56 11.56 ppb Byproduct ofdrinking water disinfection. 2010 Bromoform 1.15 1.15 1.15 ppb Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. Total Organic Carbon - Total organic carbon (rOC) has no health effects. The disinfectant can combine with TOC to form disinfection byproducts. Disinfection is necessary to ensure that the water does not have unacceptable levels of pathogens. Byproducts of disinfection include trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs) which are reported elsewhere in this report YearorRange Contaminant Avg. Level Min. Level Max. Level Measurement Source of Contaminant 2010 Source Water 5.2 4.3 6.1 ppm Naturally present in the environment. 2010 Drinking Water 3.3 2.6 3.9 ppm Naturally present in the environment. 2010 Removal Ratio 1.17 1.0 1.41 %removal WA 'Removal ratio is the percent TOC removed by the treatment process divided by the percent oFTOC required by TCEQ to be removed. Lead and Copper - If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, espeJally for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and hone plumbing. This water supply is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been silting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. In6xmation on lead in ddriking water, testing methods and ste ou can take to minimize ex osure is available from the Safe Drirkinq Water Hotline or at htt :fhvww.e a ovlsafewaterllead. Year Contaminant The go- MCLG Site # Exceeding Action Level Action Level Measurement Source ofContaminant Percentile 2010 Copper 0.137 1.3 0 1.3 ppm Corrosion of household plumbing; erosion of natural deposits; leaehina from wood Preservatives. Turbidity - Turb dly has no health effects. However, turbidly can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease -causing organisms. These organisms rclude bacteria viruses and oarasiles that can cause svmotoms such as nausea cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. LimitsYear Contaminant Highest Single Measurement Lowestildlorithly % ofSamples Turbidity Measurement Source of ContaminantMeeting Limits 2010 1 urbidity 100.00 0.3 F= Soil runoff Seconds and Other Constituents Not Re ulated Year 2008 Constituent Aluminum Avg. Level 0.0439 Min, Level 0.0439 Max Level 0.0439 Secondary Limit 50 Measurement ppm Source of Constituent Abundant naturally occurring element. 2010 Bicarbonate 105 105 105 NIA ppm Corrosion of carbonate rocks such as limestone. 2008 Calcium 36.7 36.7 36.7 WA ppm Abundant naturally occurring element. 2010 Chloride 22.7 22.7 22.7 300 ppm Abundant naturally occurring element, used in water purification; byproduct of oil field activity. 2008 Copper 0.00993 0.00993 0.00993 1 ppm Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits ' leachinfrom wood r&rvalives. 2008 Hardness as Caft 110 110 110 NIA ppm Naturallyoccurring calcium and magnesium. 2008 Magnesium 4.32 4.32 4.32 WA ppm Abundant naturally occurring element. 2008 Manganese 0.00366 0.00366 0.00366 0.05 ppm Abundant naturally occurring element. 2009 2008 P. Alkalinity as CaCO3 12 0 22 WA ppm Naturally occurring soluble mineral salts. 2010 pH 8.1 8.1 8.1 7 units Measure of corroswity of water 2010 Sodium 30.6 30.6 30.6 NIA ppm Erosion of natural deposits, byproduct of oilfield activity. 2010 Sulfate 51.8 51.8 51.8 300 pprn Naturally occurring; common industrial byproduct) byproduct of oil field activity. 2010 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 105 105 105 NIA ppm Naturally occurring soluble mineral salts. 2010 Total Dissolved Solids 247 247 247 1000 ppm Total dissolved mineral constituents in water. 2009 2008 Zinc 0.003 0 0.006 5 pprn Moderately abundant naturally occurring element; used in the metal industry, Summer Movie Series - The Sandlot July 16,8:30 p.m. Parks at Texas Star, 1501 S. Pipeline Rd. The City of Euless will again show great family movies in our beautiful parks this summer. Bring a blanket and stretch out under the stars. Free popcorn and sodas will be served. St6nes Admission is one food M I S S I O N N E T W O R K donation per person to benefit 6 Stones Mission Network. Watch a great movie and fight hunger at the same time. Bedford Euless Soccer Association Saturday, July 16 & Saturday, July 23 Register now for new and returning players to the BESA. p L Please visit www.besasoccer.com for location and times. Players must be 3 years of age by July 31, 2011 in order to play in the spring season. Receive a $5 discount for each additional player from the same family. New players must provide copy of their official birth certificate. No exceptions made. You may also register online through July 23. Sport Performance Youth Camp June 6 - July 21, Ages 8-18 This camp is taught by professionals from the Texas Health Resources Fitness Center. Kids will learn proper exercise techniques to prevent injuries, plyometric training and explosive exercises to increase their speed, strength, and agility. They will develop usable foundations for building self esteem and confidence. No class the week of July 4. Camp costs $35 per week. Historical Preservation Needs The Euless Historical Preservation Committee is interested in acquiring the following items for the City's Museum. 1. Period furniture from 1930 or earlier 2. War memorabilia (WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, etc., etc.) -donate or loan. 3. Sitting furniture from 1930's or older for museum 4. Annuals from all Euless schools beginning from 1990 or earlier Ensure that your precious heirlooms are lovingly cared for and preserved by donating to the Euless Historical Preservation Committee. Call 817-685-1662 for more information. 5 Euless Family Life Center Hours: +Eu M-TH 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. F 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. K°gin E u e s s SAT 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SUN 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. FabEuleSS. C 5 N T 5 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS# Bm AGE DAY TIME # K Baby Signing Time 310015-02 7/5 4m-3y T 9:30-10:30 am 4/$50 Art for Twoosy Doodlers 310004-02 7/6 20-36m W 3:30-4:40 pm 4/$40 Art for Mini Doodlers 310005-02 7/6 3-5 W 5-6 pm 4/$40 Signing Time Academy 310020-02 7/5 4-10 T 10:30-11:30 am 4/$55 YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES CLASS## BEG AGE DAY TIME ##WKS Lil' Dribblers 310515-02 7/9 5-9 S 10-10:45 am 4/$35 Taekwondo-Tigerkubs 310130-02 7/23 5-8 S 9-9:45 am 6/$27 Taekwondo-Advanced 310132-02 7/18 8-12 M/TH 6-7:15 pm 6/$55 Taekwondo-Beginners 310131-02 7/19 8-12 T/S 6-7:15 pm/ 6/$55 10-11:15 am ADULT ACTIVITIES CLASS## B1E , AGE DAY TIME WK Cardio, Dance and Sculpt 310315-02 7/11 13+ M/TH 6-7pm 3/$18 Hatha Yoga 310330-02 7/12 13+ T/TH 7-8 pm 3/$36 Boot Camp 310350-02 7/5 16+ T/TH/F 5:45-6:45 am 4/$68 Zumba 310300-02 6/27 13+ M/W 7-8 pm 4.5/$62 Taekwondo-Adult 310134-02 7/19 13+ T/TH 7:30-9 pm 6/$65 —_ 30 Min Body Express 310355-02 7/6 16+ M/W 7-7:30 pm 4.5/$20 Abs & Assets 310343-02 7/G 16+ M/W 7:35-8:05 pm 4.5/$20 Tai Chi 310306-02 7/6 18+ W 6-7 pm 4/$40 Hapkido 310133-02 7/11 13+ M 7:30-9 pm 4/$25 Digital Photography 310830-02 7/5 16+ W 7-8 pm 4/$45 You Can Oil Paint 310810-02 7/21 14+ TH 6-9 pm 1/$37 Retirement has Changed 311002-02 7/21 18+ T 10-11:30 am FREE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS## BEG AGE DAY TIME ##WKS Tot Ice Skating 311161-02 7/16 3-4 S 11:15-11:45 am 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 311162-03 7/19 5-13 T 6:15-6:45 pm 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 311162-04 7/16 5-13 S 10:45-11:15 am 2/$30 _ ADULT ACTIVITIES CLASS## BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS/S Skate Like a Star 311165-02 7/19 14+ T 6:45-7:15 pm 2/$30 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS# BTEC AGE DY TIME #WK LOCATION • Water Tots 320000-06 7/12 1-3 T/TH 5:30-6:05 pm 4/$49 S. Euless Water Tots 320000-07 7/12 1-3 T/TH 6:10-6:45 pm 4/$49 S. Euless Water Tots 320000-08 7/12 1-3 T/TH 6:50-7:25 pm 4/$49 S. Euless YOUTH/TEEN CLASS# BEC AGE DAY TIME #WKS LOCATION • Level 1 320001-11 7/11 4+ M-TH 9-9:35 am 2/$49 Midway • Level 1 320001-12 7/11 4+ M-TH 9:45-10:20 am 2/$49 Midway Level 320001-13 7/11 4+ M-TH 10:30-11:05am 2/$49 Midway Level 1 320001-14 7/18 4+ M/W/F 5:45-6:20 pm 3/$49 Wilshire Level 1 320001-15 7/18 4+ M/W/F 6:30-7:05 pm 3/$49 Wilshire Level 2 320002-09 7/11 4+ M-TH 9-9:35 am 2/$49 Midway _ • Level 2 320002-10 7/11 4+ M-TH 9:45-10:20 am 2/$49 Midway Level 2 320002-11 7/11 4+ M-TH 10:30-11:05 am 2/$49 Midway Level 2 320002-12 7/18 4+ M/W/F 5:45-6:20 pm 3/$49 Wilshire Level 2 320002-13 7/18 4+ M/W/F 6:30-7:05 pm 3/$49 Wilshire Level 3 320003-05 7/11 4+ M-TH 9:45-10:20 am 2/$49 Midway Level 3 320003-06 7/18 4+ M/W/F 5:45-6:20 pm 3/$49 Wilshire Strokes & Turns 320004-05 7/11 4+ M-TH 10:30-11:05 am 2/$49 Midway Strokes & Turns 320004-06 7/18 4+ M/W/F 6:30-7:05 pm 3/$49 Wilshire ACTIVITIES CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKLocATioN •ADULT • - Water Aerobics/ Wellness 320011-03 7/1 17+ M/W/F 8-8:50 am 4/$36 Midway Water Aerobics/ Wellness* 320011-04 7/1 17+ M/W 7:30-8:20 pm 4/$34 Wilshire Deep Water Dynamics* 320012-02 7/5 17+ T/TH 7:30-8:20 pm 4/$34 S. Euless *Evening Combo Class: Sign up for both classes fora total body workout at a discounted rate of $60. For a more complete description of recreation classes visit www.eulesstx.gov/EFLC Euless Today is published by the City of Euless 201 N. Ector Dr. 4 Euless, TX 76039 ♦ 817-685-1400 ♦ eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov ♦ Euless Cable Channel 16 ♦ www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless