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PROPRIETARY FUNDS

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
DIVISION / ACTIVITY: WATER DISTRIBUTION – FUND 40-093
LOCATION: HOURS OF OPERATION:
7800 Virgil Anthony Sr. Blvd. Monday – Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Watauga, Texas 76148
Phone Number: 817-514-5843
MISSION / PROGRAMS / SERVICES:

The mission of the City of Watauga Water Department is to provide the highest quality and quantity of
water by collecting bacteriological water samples monthly, repairing main breaks, and flushing mains
to ensure safe drinking water while providing world class customer service to our citizens.

• The City’s water quality meets or exceeds requirements set forth by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
• The City of Watauga Water Department repairs leaks on mains and service lines to prevent
loss of water and revenues
• Strive to provide a world class customer service attitude

FY2020-2021 HIGHLIGHTS / ACHIEVEMENTS:

• The Water Department collected 300 routine bacteriological water samples
• Maintained 107 miles of water mains in the system
• Flushed dead end water mains to ensure a high quality of water on dead ends and exercised
water main valves
• Delivered the Consumer Confidence Report to our citizens as well as posted in public places
• Monitored disinfection levels daily as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ), as well as, provided customer service to our citizens

FY2021-2022 GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:

• Compliance with TCEQ regulations will be through continued quarterly and annual operating
reports, the Consumer Confidence Report, bacteriological water sampling, tank inspection, tank
cleaning, dead end water main flushing and valve exercising
• Water leaks will be repaired in a timely manner
• The Water Department will continue to provide the highest quality drinking water possible
combined with World Class customer service

MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES AND OPERATIONAL TRENDS:

• The Water Department must maintain compliance with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations to ensure the citizens of Watauga receive the
highest quality and quantity of water possible
• Maintaining our superior water system rating will be accomplished through continued water
sampling and water main repairs to prevent water and revenue loss
• Staff Recruitment and Retainage

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