Speaking at a ribbon-cutting event , Arlington Mayor Jim Ross thanked those involved for doing “ the right thing for our community ” by working together and saving millions of dollars in building costs .
“ That is exactly the way that government is supposed to work . Kudos to you Arlington Water Utilities and TRA . Thank you so much for taking care of our residents .”
— Mayor Jim Ross
The renovated station includes state-of-the-art equipment to prepare for future growth and emerging issues in Texas , such as the spread of zebra mussels , a small , invasive shellfish that can colonize and clog water pipes . The invasive species has spread to numerous lakes throughout Texas in recent years , including others in Tarrant County . Once detected in a lake , zebra mussel infestations could cause millions of dollars in damage to water intake systems . Project planners included the $ 345,000 zebra mussel mitigation system for future use .
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