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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2020-2021

Fund: Water & Sewer
Department: Public Works Division: Water Distribution

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Water Division is responsible for delivering safe, clean water at an adequate pressure to customers. This is accomplished through
the maintenance of water lines, meter change outs, repair and maintenance of fire hydrants, valve maintenance and repair, operation of
two wells and the chemical feed systems used to treat the water they produce. These chemical feed systems are monitored by City
personnel and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA), and daily bacterial testing of the water system. Dead end
mains are flushed monthly as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, to sustain an adequate chlorine residual in
the far reaches of the system. The division is also responsible for managing the Cross Connection Control Program, which protects the
water supply system, by eliminating potential sources of contamination resulting from illegal cross connections and backflow. The
program includes overseeing the registration of licensed backflow prevention technicians, inspection of new backflow devices, and
ensuring that required backflow devices are tested annually and remain in compliance with City Ordinance and Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality guidelines.

FY 2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS

∗ Replacement of 9,400 linear feet of 8" water main and 510 linear feet of 6" water main in the Forest Ridge Addition and Bell Manor
Addition.
∗ Repair of 20 inch water main break at 1725 Bedford Road.
∗ Repair of 24 inch water main that was hit by contractor at 2812 Central Drive.
∗ Completed exterior painting, repair and replacement of windows at the Stonegate Pump Station.
∗ Met and completed all TCEQ compliance regulations.
∗ Community outreach events canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic.

FY 2020-2021 DIVISIONAL GOALS
(AS RELATED TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS)

Transformation
∗ Address the aging infrastructure and upgrade the areas with antiquated water mains.
Organizational Excellence
∗ Continue to provide quality water and service to the citizens and businesses of Bedford.
∗ Continue examining the system for ways to improve the water quality to meet the needs of the citizens.

Communicate & Engage with Citizens
∗ Respond to customer concerns in a timely and courteous manner.
∗ Use today's technology to assist citizens in monitoring water usage for water conservation, through the addition of the newly
installed water meters.
∗ Build on public education and awareness of water conservation and environmental issues that affect the water quality.

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