Water Distribution System

Jun
09

Texas Water Distribution Course Approved

American Water College Expands into Texas Austin, TX, June 9, 2017 American Water College announces expansion into Texas with the approval of their Water Distribution course by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). “We’re excited to provide the great state of Texas with this new online course. Because Texas is so expansive, getting to […]

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May
24

Texas Drinking Water Quality

Have you ever wondered about the quality of your drinking water?  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has a page on their website called Drinking Water: Consumer Concerns.  The TCEQ also provides a searchable database on their page called Drinking Water Watch.  You can use this tool to find the analytical results and compliance data to learn more about the quality […]

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May
03

EPA Grant to Improve Texas Water Quality

Grant of $8.3M for Water Quality and Environmental Programs   DALLAS –  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) a performance partnership grant of $8,354,808 for administering water quality and environmental programs.  “Complex environmental problems require innovation and teamwork across different environmental programs,” said Acting Regional Administrator Sam […]

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May
03

State Water Board Adopts Mercury Limits for Water Bodies

Effort intended to Better Protect Those Who Depend on and Consume Fish Regularly SACRAMENTO — Yesterday, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted rules to protect people and wildlife consuming fish from freshwater streams, lakes, and rivers in California that contain mercury – a potent neurotoxin. “Fish like salmon, bass, sturgeon and other popular fish like […]

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Apr
26

State Water Board Rescinds Mandatory Conservation Standards

Reporting Requirements and Prohibition on Water Waste Remain SACRAMENTO —Today the State Water Resources Control Board rescinded the water supply “stress test” requirements and remaining mandatory conservation standards for urban water suppliers while keeping in place the water use reporting requirements and prohibitions against wasteful practices. The action by State Water Board Executive Director Tom […]

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Jan
12

Advanced Treatment

What gas is colorless, odorless, radioactive, and occurs in many groundwater supplies?

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Jan
11

Water Treatment and Distribution System

An easily corroded material, deliberately installed in a pipe or tank. The intent is to sacrifice this anode to corrosion, while the water supply facilities remain relatively corrosion free.

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Jan
10

Breakpoint Chlorination

Tap or click on the “+ ” to learn about the breakpoint chlorination curve.

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