Utilities (Water & Wastewater)

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The Water Department is responsible for operating and maintaining systems for the production, storage, and distribution of potable water in accordance with requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Commission of Fire Protection and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Operational activities are maintained on a 24 hour basis. The City has a contract to purchase 2 million gallons per day from the Brazosport Water Authority. Infrastructure maintained and operated by this department includes 130 miles of mains, valves, fire hydrants, 8,741 taps and meters, 11 water wells, 5 elevated tanks, 4 ground storage tanks, and 2 Booster Pump Stations. This department responds to citizen’s requests concerning water leaks, water quality, high usage, and low pressure.

The Wastewater Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection and reclamation systems. Wastewater generated by customers throughout the City flows through a gravity mains to a series of lift stations where it is pumped to the Reclamation Center. There are currently three "master" lift stations which pump directly to the Reclamation Center, and 38 lift stations which serve various subdivisions or convey wastewater to a "master" lift station. At the Water Reclamation Center wastewater is processed in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Reclaimed water is discharged to the Brazos River. Activities in this department include emergency response to stoppages, routine cleaning and inspection of mains, pump and valve maintenance, laboratory analysis, and 24/7 operations of the lift stations and Reclamation Center.