Upcoming Repair Activities Woodlawn Water Utilities

Woodlawn Water Utilities – Repairs & Upgrades

March 27, 2026

Re: Improvements to the water system

Dear Woodlawn Water Customer:

The Angelina & Neches River Authority (Authority) is reaching out to keep you informed about important infrastructure improvements that are being made to the water that are designed to enhance the reliability and quality of your utility service.

Completed Improvements

Since the transfer of the water system on September 1, 2025, the Authority has installed electronic monitoring systems on water plant #1 and water plant #2 that gives us the ability to remotely monitor water plant operations as well as changes in the system on an ongoing basis. These electronic monitoring systems allow us to be proactive in solving potential problems and outages before they happen.

In addition to the monitoring systems, the Authority has located, repaired or replaced several isolation valves and flush valves in the distribution system. These additional valves will reduce the number of customers affected by water service interruptions moving forward when repairs are needed. A section of water line and valves were replaced in Lancewood Circle at the site where numerous leaks have occurred in recent years.

As required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Authority plugged and capped the water wells located at water plant #1 and water plant #2. These wells were inoperable for several years and were deemed to be unsalvageable by a licensed well driller.

Upcoming Improvements

As we continue to work through the list of capital repairs and infrastructure upgrades identified following consolidation of the water system into the Authority, you will notice our crews and contractor making point repairs throughout the water system over the next weeks and months. They include additional isolation valve installations, replacement of select water line segments, water meter relocations, and removal of unnecessary components. These upgrades are designed to make the water system more reliable and efficient.

During this time, you may notice construction crews, equipment, and occasional temporary disruptions such as low water pressure or brief service interruptions. We are working to minimize any inconvenience and will communicate in advance if outages are required.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we invest in improvements that benefit your service today and in the future. If you have any questions, please contact us at (936) 632-7795 or utilities@anra.org.