Meet the New Director of Arlington Water Utilities

I am pleased to announce the selection of Walter “Buzz” Pishkur as the City’s new Director of Water Utilities.

Buzz has extensive experience working for and managing public and private water utilities. He was the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Inter-State Water Company in Danville, IL from 1986-1992. He was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Aqua Ohio, Inc., the largest water utility company in the state of Ohio, for 17 years.

In 2008, he became the President and Chief Executive Officer of Forum Health, Inc. The healthcare system was comprised of two acute care hospitals, one rehabilitation hospital, and two ambulatory care center. Most recently, Buzz has been Director of Business Development at United Water in Harrington Park, NJ.

We were pleased to have been able to attract someone with the extensive utility management experience that Buzz has. We have an excellent water utility system in Arlington, and we know that Buzz will bring his considerable expertise to our continuous efforts to improve operations.

Buzz has a bachelor’s degree in business from Ohio State University, and he received his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Illinois. He is a member of the American Water Works Association and has been active with the National Rural Water Association and the National Association of Water Companies.

His first day was Monday, October 29, 2012.

Sincerely,

Trey Yelverton
City Manager
City of Arlington

Currents

Hello Everyone! 

Springtime is here and in full bloom.  The Arlington Water Utilities Department is working diligently to achieve our commitment to our citizens with extraordinarily great customer service.  I want to personally thank all of you for jobs well done.  Your continued positive work ethic and unbounded enthusiasm has greatly assisted me as your new Director - Walter “Buzz” Pishkur.  

Arlington Water Utilities is a respected and trusted leader in the water industry.  We have established a reputation for providing great-tasting water to our citizens.  For more than 35 years the American Water Works Association and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week – a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together in recognizing the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Please join AWWA as we celebrate water!  Keep checking back for updates about this event and others on our city portal.

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The City of Arlington appreciates your commitment to conserving water and we encourage you to save water and money by changing your water use habits today.

Visit www.SaveArlingtonWater.com for more water conservation tips.  For more information about this message, send us an e-mail at water@arlingtontx.gov or call 817-459-6600.  Together, we can ensure a reliable water supply for future generations. 

Watering Nixed Ten to Six Year-Round

Year-Round Watering Restrictions 10am - 6pm
Except for hand watering and the use of soaker hoses, it shall be unlawful for any person to irrigate, water, or cause or permit the irrigation or watering of any lawn or landscape located on premises owned, leased, or managed by that person between the hours of 10:00AM and 6:00PM.

Rain and Freeze Sensor Requirements
(1) Effective January 1, 2007 all irrigation systems installed within the City must be equipped with rain and freeze sensors in number and type established and published by the Director of Utilities.  This requirement applies to all commercial and residential properties.

(2) Any irrigation system installed before January 1, 2007, may not be operated after March 4, 2007 without being equipped with rain and freeze sensors in number and type established and published by the Director of Utilities.   This retrofitting requirement does not apply to a single family residential or duplex property, or an individually metered townhome or condominium unit.

The above amendments were approved by City Council on November 28, 2006.  Violations of the ordinance can result in fines up to $500. 

	Ordinance 06-109 (pdf)
	Approved Rain and Freeze Sensor List (pdf)