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WATER TREATMENT SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of Water Treatment Services is to provide citizens with a superior drinking water source
which meets or exceeds all state and federal requirements regarding water quality, monitoring, and
reporting practices, and to accomplish this by the most cost-effective means possible.

Department at a Glance

Water Treatment Services includes the Water Treatment, Water Quality and Water Demand departments.
The Water Treatment Department budget increased 4.55% in FY 2020-2021 due to rising costs in
chemical supplies. Water Quality increased 10.28% as a result of a merit and equity adjustments. The
Water Demand department increased 4.61% due to a merit and equity adjustment.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1:
Maintain the “Superior” Drinking Water System classification issued by the TCEQ.

Objectives:
• Meet or exceed all water quality monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Modify existing treatment methods and system operations as state and federal regulations are
revised.
• Participate in industry-specific organizations that provide learning and knowledge sharing
opportunities.

Goal 2:
Continue to provide the citizens of Mansfield with clean and great-tasting water.

Objectives:
• Replace granular activated carbon (GAC) in filter basins as needed.
• Update and maintain the ultraviolet advanced oxidation process to maintain the excellent taste
and odor qualities in the water.
• Evaluate and maintain the integrity of facility equipment with proper preventative and repair
techniques.

Goal 3:
Evaluate the membrane plant and current technologies.

Objectives:
• Evaluate other technologies in the micro- and ultra-filtration segments to prepare for
replacements and expansion to the plant.
• Begin a pilot study to identify membrane alternatives.
• Conduct up to four plant site visits to evaluate alternative modules under operating conditions.

Performance Objectives
• Maintain the “Superior” Water System classification.
• Produce clean water that meets customers’ expectations.
• Identify two membrane alternatives that have increased capacity or lower life cycle cost.

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