Drinking Water and Water Availability

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Could My Private Well or Water Supply Actually Be a Public Water System?
Basic guide to determine whether you might be operating a public water system without realizing it.
 
Public Drinking Water Recognition Program
Public water systems that go above and beyond the minimum requirements can be recognized by the TCEQ for their efforts. Learn more about how to nominate and the criteria for recognition. View lists of systems recognized at the 2006 PDW Conference.
 
Water: What Is My Source?
Presents options for figuring out whether anyone supplies drinking water to your area and, if so, who. Links to related content.
 
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Drinking Water: Consumer Concerns
Low pressure? Poor service? Is your water cloudy or colored? Does it smell bad? Is your supply contaminated? Identify the problem. Find out if it could affect your health. Learn more about notices or reports from your supplier.
 
Establishing, Managing and Operating Public Water Systems
Your waterworks and the financial concerns behind it. Regulations to follow and standards to meet in setting up and running a water district, public utility, or private utility.
 
Planning to Avoid Crises for Your Water System
Drought contingency plans. Floodplain management plans. Flood preparedness. Security concerns.
 
Protecting Aquifers and Surface Water Supplies
How you and your community can protect your source of drinking water. Also specific programs for protecting key sources, such as the Edwards Aquifer.
 
Water Availability and Water Rights Permits
Is there groundwater or surface water where you need it? If so, how can you make sure it is available to you?
 
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Contact Public Drinking Water Staff
How to contact the TCEQ Public Drinking Water Section.
 
Dam Safety Program
Monitors and regulates both private and public dams in Texas.
 
Dam Safety Workshop for Owners and Operators
Registration and location information for workshop on dam safety for owners and operators.
 
EPA Drinking Water Stage 2 Rule Package
The Stage 2 Rule Package is in development starting in Fall 2006, and stakeholder input is requested. The rule package includes the federal Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule and the Long Term Stage 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.
 
Public Drinking Water Section Contact Information
How to contact the TCEQ Public Drinking Water Section and when it is necessary to contact the TCEQ.
 
TCEQ Water Utility Database (WUD)
Data, reports, maps, and reference materials of use to water districts and other water utilities in Texas.
 
Last Modified 7/24/08
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