Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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September 2010 • Keep Our Waterways Clean! Each year thousands of volunteers work together to clean North Carolina waterways. Big Sweep 2010 is scheduled for October 2, 2010 across the state. In Fayetteville, cleanups to clear up trash and debris will take place in several locations, including the Cape Fear River. For this portion of Big Sweep, boaters with boats of all types, from kayaks to pontoons, will be needed. Anyone willing to come out and help make a difference with the cleanliness of the Cape Fear River is welcome and will be greatly appreciated. If you or your organization want to volunteer, call 910-257-7614. PWC on the Air Join host, Wendy Riddle, for PWC Connections airing on Time Warner Community Channels 7 and 60 on Tuesdays. Ch. 7 - Sept 7, 21 - 8 pm Ch. 60 - Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 - 10 am and 4 pm Learn about: • Protecting Water Quality • Big Sweep 2010 PWC is proud to continue its designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3 ) for providing its customers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service, making your PWC electric services a great value. 2 UCW SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2010 Customer Service - Now Located at 955 Old Wilmington Road Old Wilmington Road Telephone Service 483-1382 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, excluding holidays We’re On It! 1-877-OUR-PWC1 24-Hour Emergency Visit Us Online Pay the easy way at: www.faypwc.com 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, excluding holidays WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Putting Quality Service to the Test To ensure top quality utility services, PWC conducts periodic maintenance/testing procedures. Here’s what PWC Water and Sewer customers should know when projects are being conducted in their area: Water System Flushing Flushing our water system, which involves opening fire hydrants and letting water flow freely, is a vital measure to keep our distribution system “refreshed.” Your water service should not be disrupted. However, you may notice discolored water. There are no health risks, but we recommend limiting activities (such as washing clothes) that may be affected by discoloration. If you notice discolor- ation at the tap, run water for 5-10 minutes. If it’s not clear within 10 minutes, contact PWC. Smoke Testing of our Sewer System “Injecting” a non-toxic smoke tests for defects in our sewer system. The smoke is not harmful to humans, animals or plants and leaves no residue. If you notice traces of the gray-white smoke or its distinctive (not unpleasant) odor in your home/building, you could have a problem with plumbing fixtures associated with your sewer lines. These problems are the property owner’s responsibility, and we recommend consulting a plumber. (If test smoke can enter your home, sewer gases/odors may also be able to.) PWC notifies local fire departments during testing, as smoke alarms may go off. Water Main Relining Cleaning and relining older water mains improves the flow and helps assure constant water pressure in your home. (It’s also essential for fire protection). You may have seen blue above-ground lines running along the streets in some neighborhoods. These are areas where pipes are being relined. During this process, which lasts about 2-3 weeks at each location, water service is pro- vided by temporary water lines running above-ground. W C f h h s p a Locations of monthly schedules of this maintenance are available on the PWC website and are published in the Fayetteville Observer the first Sunday of each month. Check out www.faypwc.com. Protect Your Property and the Environment. Don’t Pour Grease Down the Drain! Smart food disposal can help protect our environment and source drinking water as well as your own proper- ty. Fat, grease and oil poured down the drain can cause grease blockages, a primary cause of untreated waste- water spills. Do your part by following these guidelines for proper food disposal: • Dispose of fats, grease and oils properly. Pour fat, grease and used cooking oil into a disposable container and put it in the garbage. • Wipe grease from pots and pans with a paper towel before you wash them. • Compost your vegetable scraps or throw them in the trash. • Never throw meat scraps down the drain. • Don’t think heavy-duty drain cleaners “melt” the grease. It re-solidifies inside sewer lines and blocks them up. and them up.