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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.

Services Provided
• Ensure a stable supply of safe and high-quality water.
• Ensure the drinking water is of adequate pressure to our
customers.
• Apply effective water purification treatment to produce good-tasting water that meets the quality
standards defined by the government.

Accomplishments in FY 2020-2021
• Maintained 100% water quality compliance.
• Replaced Granular Activated Carbon in filters and contactors, improving taste, odor, and Total
Organic Carbon, turbidity removal.
• Replaced the tube settlers in basins two and three to allow for more efficient chemical dosing.

FY 2021-2022 Goals & Objectives

1. Maintain the Superior Drinking Water System classification issued by the TCEQ.
• 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.

2. Continue to produce clean and great-tasting water.
• Update and maintain the ultraviolet advanced oxidation process to maintain the water's excellent
taste and odor qualities.
• Replace Plant Control System to automate treatment processes, ensuring water quality parameters
meet expectations.
• Evaluate and maintain the integrity of facility equipment with proper preventative and repair
techniques.

3. Implement an Operations and Maintenance Cross Training Program.
• Develop Operations staff into effective problem trouble-shooters.
• Develop Maintenance and Water Quality staff into fill-in operators.
• Reduce equipment downtime and increase reliability.

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