Citizens' experiencing sewer back up problems should contact the Public Works Department before contacting a plumber. Wastewater personnel will investigate and determining if the problem is on the city side or customer side of the line. If the problem is on the city side, city crews will resolve the problem. If it is determined the problem is on the customer's side, the residents will be notified and advise to contact a plumber. Contact the Public Works Department, M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at (817) 616-3830, after 5 p.m., call (817) 281-1000.

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Spring is here again and along with it comes the dreaded mosquito. The City of Richland Hills advises residents to eliminate mosquito-breeding areas now to avoid diseases.

MENACING MOSQUITOES: PROTECT YOURSELF! - Wear an insect repellent - the best one is one that you will wear.
- Dress properly in long, light, loose-fitting clothing.
- Protect your backyard by using an insecticide if the mosquito population is out of hand.
- Avoid heavy mosquito-populated areas.

RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS ARE THE FIRST DEFENSE TO MOSQUITO CONTROL!

Mosquitoes need water to breed. Elimination of ALL sources of standing water in your yard will reduce the mosquito population.

- If you have a pond in your backyard or garden, stock it with some fish to eat the mosquito larvae.
- Make sure all window screens are intact to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
- Keep swimming pools treated and circulating and rain gutters unclogged.
- Empty and change the water in bird baths, fountains, wading pools, rain barrels, and potted plant trays at least once a week.

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Information about Fort Worth’s Environmental Collection Center and Crud Cruiser Mobile Collection Events.

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Please view flyer to see what you should put in your recycling bin. Click to view flyer

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The Matthews Dr. Drainage Interceptor is currently under design and near completion. Construction is expected to begin in early Spring 2013, the drainage interceptor will be from Kings Ct. to the Richland Hills sump area. This project is part of the Richland Hills Master Drainage Plan to alleviate flooding in the south central section of Richland Hills. The Upper Hardisty Drainage project is near completion and is scheduled to be completed in late November.

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The City Council has approved funding in the FY 12-13 budget for street repairs. The following streets are scheduled for repair:

Pine Park
Midway Rd.
Oxley Dr.
Vance & Popplewell
Lavon & Rosebud Ln.
Allena Dr.
John Dr. (Matthews to Kingsbury)
Pecan Park (Matthews to Kingsbury)
Park Place (Matthews to Kingsbury)
Faye Dr.
Kingsbury Ave. (Pine Pk. to Hwy. 121)
Crites

For questions or more information on these projects contact the Public Works Dept. 817-616-3830

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The city anticipates beginning construction of 3 detention ponds on Stream BFC 5 in the summer of 2011 and design of the Matthews Interceptor in late 2011 or early 2012. These improvements will reduce flooding south of Baker Blvd. along Stream BFC 5.

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In efforts to reduce inflow & infiltration (I & I) into the city sewer system, the City will begin an inspection and smoke testing program of the sewer manholes and city sewer lines in March & April, 2011. This program will allow the city to identify sewer lines that are in need of replacement and anticipates construction to replace these lines beginning in late 2011.

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The City implemented the Private Sewer Service Replacement Reimbursement Program which provides a maximum reimbursement of $500.00 to residents who replace their private sewer service. Residents should contact the Community Development office for additional information.

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Richland Hills residents can now enjoy the new 8’ wide concrete walking trail at Rosebud Park.

The new trail is 1/3 mile in distance and provides a safe, comfortable surface for walking and/or jogging.

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