The Jones Road Ground Water Plume Site is a ground water plume contaminated with tetrachloroethylene from the former Bell Dry Cleaners at 11600 Jones Road and other potential sources in northwest Harris County, Texas. The plume was originally detected in a public water supply well between Jones Road and Tower Oaks Blvd. There are currently 33 wells with contamination concentrations above the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) or 5 micrograms per liter (µg/l) or parts per billions (ppb). Continued contaminant migration has the potential to impact additional wells.
The Site includes approximately 150 residences and buildings. The area is a mix of single family homes, child care centers, commercial businesses and strip malls. The area is an unincorporated part of Harris County. All the residents and businesses rely on well water in the area since no service is provided by a city or utility district. The plume is documented to extend from the southern end of Echo Springs Ln. to Tower Oaks Blvd and from Timber Hollow to the eastern side of Jones Road.
EPA has started the construction of the water lines. The 12 inch main that will tie into the White Oak Bend system is being constructed concurrently with the 6 and 8 inch line branches that run along the side streets. Ground was broken on the excavation in early January 2008 and barring any major complications or higher than normal weather related delays, the water line project is expected to be complete in July 2008.
EPA Crews are also documenting the properties, measuring distances and preparing maps to specify where the service lines will run to connect the homes to the water lines.
The construction makes it necessary to close some lanes of traffic, both on Jones Road as well as the residential streets. The crews and EPA very much appreciate the patience of the drivers as they maneuver their way around the construction.
EPA is working out of a "Storefront Office" located in the Four Seasons Self Storage facility on FM 1960. We are at 11500 W FM 1960, Suite 114. The phone to call for information regarding the installation of the water line is 281-890-7471.
