Indigo Bunting, at home in Dallas - Photo by Peter Vaky
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Trinity News & Events

Holiday closures: DWU administrative and customer service offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. For emergency water service requests, call 3-1-1.

​The Dallas Water Utilities administrative and customer service offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. For emergency water service requests, customers should call 3-1-1. Non-emergency requests can be submitted online or on the Dallas 311 mobile app available for download on iOS and Android devices.  

Las oficinas administrativas y de atención al cliente de los Servicios de Agua de Dallas estarán cerradas el jueves, 19 de junio por el día festivo Juneteenth. Para emergencias relacionadas con el servicio de agua, llame al 3-1-1. Las solicitudes no de emergencia también se pueden hacer en línea o en la aplicación móvil Dallas 311 disponible en dispositivos iOS y Android. 


USACE awards $26.3 million construction contract for Delta Pump Station, Dallas Floodway

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On April 8, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, announced the award of a construction contract to Ahtna-Great Lakes E&I JV, totaling $26,381,300.00. This work involves the replacement and rehabilitation of the Delta Pump Station with two high-flow pumps, pump house, and sump. The existing 700 horsepower pumps will be replaced with pumps of equal capacity but capable of pumping 40,000 gallons per minute with a total dynamic head of 46.4 feet significantly increasing operational efficiencies.

Design efforts will begin within approximately 60 days of contract award, with construction expected to begin in early 2026. The new pump house will be designed to visually align with adjacent west levee pump stations across the floodway. Funding for the project is provided through the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 and cost shared with the City of Dallas.

Dallas Floodway is a federally authorized and non-federally operated and maintained, urban flood risk management system. The levees were originally constructed by local community partners in response to devastating flood events in the early 1900s.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has made significant improvements to the Dallas Floodway and the interior drainage system since the 1950s, most recently completing the AT&SF Bridge Demolition, and 277K Levee Raise and Slope Flattening. Ongoing improvements continue with the active construction of Charlie Pump Station and Nobles Branch Sump improvements. Planning and coordination are also underway for the future construction of Hampton 3 Pump and Trinity Portland Pump Stations.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Dallas remain committed to the successful delivery of this critical infrastructure for the overall benefit of the region’s flood risk management.

Additional Trinity River Vision/Dallas Floodway Project information is available at: https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Dallas-Floodway/

Visit the Fort Worth District Web site at: www.swf.usace.army.mil


FEMA recognizes the City for its Class 3 Rating in the CRS Program

On Wednesday, October 16, the City of Dallas received recognition from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 6 for its Class 3 Rating in the Community Rating System (CRS) Program. FEMA’s Region 6 Regional Administrator, Tony Robinson, presented the award to Dallas Water Utilities Floodplain Administrator, David Phan. 

Dallas residents receive free trees on Dallas Arbor Day

Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) hosted the sixth annual Branch Out Dallas tree giveaway event on Dallas Arbor Day, Saturday, November 2. Over 2,500 trees were distributed at seven locations citywide. Branch Out Dallas is held annually.

The Branch Out Dallas tree giveaway program was launched in the fall of 2018, and because of the growing demand and participation, it is now part of Dallas Arbor Day annual celebration.

Trees benefit the urban environment by reducing stormwater runoff to drainage systems, cooling temperatures, improving air quality and mitigating the heat island effect. "This program supports city initiatives," said Karen Woodard, Forestry Manager, Dallas Water Utilities. "We appreciate our residents and volunteers who understand the value of planting more trees."

Residents selected a 5-gallon tree from varieties that included chinquapin oak, cedar elm, redbud, Mexican white oak and lacebark elm. These trees are hardy and suited for the Texas region. 

 The program is led by DWU staff and the citywide Dallas Forestry team, with support from community partners and volunteers who help distribute the trees to residents.

Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine

The Texas Department of Agriculture has implemented a quarantine for Dallas County, restricting the movement of wood products out of the county. This is especially important to remember during the winter months.

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City of Dallas Forestry

The City of Dallas Forestry website provides information about the City's urban forest, tree care, tree plantings, volunteer opportunities, events and other resources. To learn more visit City of Dallas Forestry.