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Public Health & Environmental Quality

Introduction

The Public Health & Environmental Quality Department protects residents and the environment through inspections, regulation,
monitoring, and education. Its work ensures clean water, safe food, and sustainable practices across the community.

The Public Health Division inspects food establishments, childcare centers, and swimming pools, and leads mosquito control efforts
to reduce disease risk. The Auto-Related Businesses Division oversees salvage yards, car washes, and similar operations to ensure
compliance with environmental regulations that safeguard air and water quality. The Environmental Quality Division conducts stream
sampling, monitors drinking water systems, regulates natural gas and industrial facilities, and ensures compliance with local, state,
and federal environmental laws.

Public education is also a key focus, helping residents and businesses adopt practices that protect health and the environment.
Through this work, the department supports public safety, environmental stewardship, and a high quality of life in Grand Prairie.

Revenues Expenses
$1.75M $3M
Gain/Loss On Sal… Personnel
License Fees & P… Non-Operating Ex…
$1.5M
$2.5M
Wastewater Surch… Operating Expens…
$1.25M Water and waste… Capital Outlay
$2M
$1M
$1.5M
$750K
$1M
$500K
$500K
$250K
$0 $0
2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 2025-26
Actuals - Modified Projections - Adopted Actuals - Modified Projections - Adopted
FY2024 Budget - FY2025 Budget - FY2024 Budget - FY2025 Budget -
FY2025 FY2026 FY2025 FY2026
Data Updated: Oct 17, 2025, 5:54 AM Data Updated: Oct 17, 2025, 5:54 AM

Department Summary - Water/Wastewater Fund

2024-25 2025-26
2023-24 MODIFIED 2024-25 2024-2025 ADOPTED
ACTUALS BUDGET ACTUALS YTD PROJECTIONS BUDGET
FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 FY2025 FY2026 Modified vs. Modified vs.
Adopted % Adopted $
Operating Revenues
License Fees & Permits $26,566 $21,050 $24,770 $23,970 $22,600 7.4% $1,550
Misc Revenue – – $5,000 – – – $0
Wastewater Surcharges $1,148,958 $1,068,914 $1,002,436 $1,085,331 $1,085,331 1.5% $16,417
Water and wastewater $258,656 $262,925 $292,389 $267,450 $268,450 2.1% $5,525
fees
OPERATING $1,434,179 $1,352,889 $1,324,594 $1,376,751 $1,376,381 1.7% $23,492
REVENUES TOTAL
Non-Operating
Revenues
Gain/Loss On Sales Of $6,550 – – $0 $0 – $0
Capital
NON-OPERATING $6,550 – – $0 $0 – $0
REVENUES TOTAL
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