Projects
FOWD Launches New Website
During the August 14, 2006 Fair Oaks Water District (FOWD) Board of Directors’ meeting, the FOWD Board and staff officially “launched” the District’s new website. FOWD General Manager Tom Gray reported to the Board that the new website was designed to be more interactive, more informative, and better reflect the unique culture and community of Fair Oaks.
“Our goal was to re-design our website so that it was easier to navigate for our customers,” said Gray after the launch. “We had many complaints over the past couple of years that it was very difficult for our customers to find the information they were looking for on our old site. They had to drill down many levels just to find out how to read their water meter, for example. The old site was also very dark and dated. We believe the new site will be much more useful and fun for our customers. Our links are simple and straightforward. The primary District news that our customers are interested in is referenced and linked right off of the home page. And most importantly, this site better displays different aspects of our wonderful home. We are proud to be a member of the Fair Oaks community. We wanted our new site to reflect that pride.”
Developed to address concerns raised by customers, as well as provide additional information, links, references and resources for FOWD customers, the new FOWD website features an ongoing slide show displaying photos of the Fair Oaks community – many of which were provided by customers through a recent photo contest sponsored by FOWD. The new site also easily links customers to bill paying options and dates, updated information regarding regional wells and new FOWD building construction, links to water conservation teaching materials and games, and posts important FOWD documents such as the District’s most recent Water Quality Report and the results of its ongoing, internal investigation, among others.
The Fair Oaks Water District’s new website is located at: www.fowd.com. The website was designed on behalf of the FOWD by graphic designer Brian Webb with Drisha Leggitt & Company Communications. For further information regarding the new website, please check www.fowd.com, or call FOWD Customer Service representatives at: (916) 967-5723.
Pavement Patches
Perhaps you have noticed our TEMPORARY pavement patches. When working during the Winter, the wet weather often makes it tough for the pavement patches to set properly. But please don’t worry – the Fair Oaks Water District (FOWD) has no intention of leaving the streets in your neighborhood in disrepair! When our weather warms up, the FOWD will have crews out in your neighborhood as soon as possible applying permanent patches to your streets. If you have questions, regarding work pavement patchwork in your area, please feel free to contact us.
‘Town Well’ Groundwater Storage and Extraction Facility Upgrade
The existing “Town Well” was destroyed on April 7, 2006; and also filled with concrete, to prevent potential contamination. The contractor has now started moving equipment to this site to begin the next steps of the upgrade process.
North Winding Way Water Main Replacement
The Fair Oaks Water District issued a contract to Rawles Engineering Inc. of Folsom to replace approximately 1,800 linear feet of eight-inch water main with 12-inch pipe. Although installation is requiring the closing of a portion of North Winding Way, our Contactor is making all efforts to accommodate local traffic during the day and open the road after regular working hours.
