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WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

WATER PRODUCTION DIVISION (200-730-74)

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Water Production Division is responsible for securing from the City of Fort Worth an adequate supply of potable water in
compliance with State and Federal regulations for the City. The division is also responsible for conducting system quality tests
and water tank (x5) operations and maintenance.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION GOALS:
1. Provide an adequate supply of safe, potable water.
2. Monitor pumping stations and storage tanks through the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
3. Maintain the appearance and good working condition of water pumping stations and storage facilities.
4. Comply with State and Federal regulations regarding water quality, etc.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Perform site inspections to ensure that facilities are secure and equipment is functioning properly.
2. Coordinate facility grounds maintenance at all water production sites.
3. Monitor water quality and flush dead-end water lines in order to maintain disinfectant residuals.
4. Collect required water samples in compliance with the EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
5. Collect new construction water samples and deliver to laboratory for analysis.
6. Perform required water quality field testing to comply with the Nitrification Action Plan (NAP).
7. Assess all water tanks and prioritize rehabs.

SERVICE LEVEL ANALYSIS:
FY 2020-21
FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2019-20 Adopted
SERVICES PROVIDED Actual Budget YE Proj. Budget
Total gallons purchased (million gallons) 2,694 3,000 2,900 3,000
Peak day water demand (million gallons) 19.1 22.0 22.0 22.0
Daily site inspections performed 2,028 1,872 2,000 2,000
Water samples collected/tested 672 650 700 700
Dead-end water lines flushed 1,308 1,300 1,300 1,300
# of water pressure complaints received 67 50 60 60
# of water complaints (taste & odor) 8 1 0 1 0 1 0

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
% of monthly bacteriological samples
testing negative for coliform organisms 100% 100% 100% 100%
% of required flushed as scheduled 100% 100% 100% 100%
% of required inspections as scheduled 100% 100% 100% 100%

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