When we moved into our house over 5 years ago. We knew there was a water tank nearby and understood that there would be some kind of landscaping to try and block the not so pretty view. Well, since then they have built a huge pump house 5 feet away from our neighbors fence and in full view from ours. They also put in an oversized diesel generator for emergency backup power that starts up for testing frequently. The generater is in even better view from our backyard and there hasn't been any landscaping. Okay, so it is not pretty. BUT when you start to smell and breath in and get headaches from the fumes coming from that diesel generator, something has to be done. It of course was worse for my neighbor and she made a little bit of noise (she and Steve both filed complaints with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality), which ended with us all downtown sitting in our MUD District Board Meeting.
This happened about a month ago, but it was interesting and well worth the time and drive. Our health, the degradation of quality of life and the negative impact to our property/resale value were on top of our list of concerns that were brought before the board.
They were all on board and very understanding.
The diesel generator is now on a 1/2 hour every two weeks manual timer. So someone has to be there to turn it on and off. There have been instances when it goes for hours and when the automatic timer has messed up.
They are going to put a special filter on the generator to help with the fumes and smoke.
They are getting quotes for landscaping and trying to figure out what they can plant that complies with Homeland security.
They are fixing the sidewalks that surround the plant.
This is just another testament that all you have to do is speak up. It doesn't mean you have to complain, whine and argue about everything, but common sense will tell you what's right.
Diesel Generator and pump house built extremely close to my neighbors back fence.
This happened about a month ago, but it was interesting and well worth the time and drive. Our health, the degradation of quality of life and the negative impact to our property/resale value were on top of our list of concerns that were brought before the board.
They were all on board and very understanding.
The diesel generator is now on a 1/2 hour every two weeks manual timer. So someone has to be there to turn it on and off. There have been instances when it goes for hours and when the automatic timer has messed up.
They are going to put a special filter on the generator to help with the fumes and smoke.
They are getting quotes for landscaping and trying to figure out what they can plant that complies with Homeland security.
They are fixing the sidewalks that surround the plant.
This is just another testament that all you have to do is speak up. It doesn't mean you have to complain, whine and argue about everything, but common sense will tell you what's right.
Diesel Generator and pump house built extremely close to my neighbors back fence.
Inside the water plant.
What you can see from our backyard as you walk around the corner.
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Well done Melissa. It is always nice to know that people are willing to listen and address your concerns.
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