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Technical Guidance for Public Water System Operators and Engineers

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	After the Flood: Is Your Water Safe to Drink? After a flood, drinking water sources may be contaminated - - be safe before you drink the water.

	Bleaches Approved for Disinfecting Drinking Water and Water Wells List of bleaches that have the right properties for use in disinfecting water that is to be used for drinking, preparing foods, or other forms of consumption.

	Bottled Water In order to produce bottled water in Texas, the system must meet PWS requirements; this gives informmation about those rules.

	Controlling Nitrification in Chloraminating Water Systems How to detect and prevent the formation of nitrites and nitrates from residual chloramine disinfectant or free ammonia in a water distribution system.

	CT Study Template and Instructions Compressed file that unzips to produce CT study template (Microsoft Excel file) and instructions (in pdf). This page also links to the individual files.

	DBP2 and LT2 Training Opportunities How to register for webcasts, teleconferences, and other events set up to provide training on the Stage 2 Disinfection Byproduct Rule (DBP2) and Long Term 2 Rule (LT2).

	Explanation for Public Water System Chemical Sample Cost Estimate and Monitoring Frequency Status Reports Explains codes, terms, and other information in annual sample cost estimate letter mailed to public water systems January 20.

	Feasibility Study Instructions for Public Water Systems Feasibility study information.

	Is Bottled Water Safer Than Tap Water? Compares bottled water to tap water.

	Public Water System Acronyms Commonly used acronyms that may be found in TCEQ publications and forms, and on this Web site.

	Rainwater Harvesting: Guidance for Public Water Systems Guide for public water systems on regulations about using rainwater.

	Response to an Alleged Waterborne Disease Outbreak Guidance for our staff to follow in investigating and responding to alleged outbreaks of waterborne disease.

	Sanitary Survey Guide from EPA This summary was extracted from EPA's 182-page guidance for sanitary surveys.

	Special Precautions Flowchart: Responding to a Loss of Pressure in Your Distribution System Flowchart taken from 30 TAC Chapter 290 Subchapter D, Public Drinking Water Rules, to be followed by a public water supplier to determine appropriate response to loss of pressure in all or part of the water distribution system.

	What is a Sanitary Survey? A sanitary survey provides guidance for an operator to determine if a water treatment plant is in good working order.

	What to Do in a Water Crisis What to do and how to contact the TCEQ when immediate action is needed, as with loss of supply, loss of pressure, or contamination, regardless of the cause.