January 11, 2024
Public water systems are required to properly disinfect water before distribution, maintain acceptable disinfection residuals within the distribution system, and report the results of that monitoring to the TCEQ on a quarterly basis. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. The organisms include baceria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
- The Bell County WCID 2, PWSID TX0140027 has violated the treatment technique requirements set by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC), Section 290, Subchapter F. Specifically, uring July, August, and September 2023, sufficient levels of chlorine residual were not met in more htan five percent (5%) of monthly samples.
It is our goal to maintain chlorine levels entering the distribution system so the required minimum of 0.5 mg/L is maintained throughout the system. Due to the elevated temperatures in July, August, and September, there were occasions in certain areas where measurements fell below 0.5mg/L. The Bell County WCID 2 took immediate corrective actions on these occasion by immediately flushing until chlorine levels were norma. The Bell County WCID 2 has also increaed te leel of chlorine enetering the distribution system to maintain compliance with the disinfection levels throughout the distribution system.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact Andreana Salas at (469) 245-7689
Posted/Delivered on January 11, 2024
September 12, 2023
Good morning!!! Here are some updates from the Water Department.
1) Effective November 1, 2023 there will be a change in rates....
The base fee will stay the same $30 for water and $55 for the sewer. However everyone's first 2,000 gallons will be included in the base. So that means if you use 2,000 gallons or less your water bill will only be $85.
2,000-5,000 gallons will be $8.40 per thousand gallons (that's what it is now)
5,000-10,000 gallons the fee will go up .60 to $9.00 per thousand gallons
10,000 gallons or over the fee will go up .90 to $9.90 per thousand gallons.
This new rate structure is the same as all the other local water departments surrounding us. This will also help out some people in this community.
2) SEWER SEWER SEWER- please keep in mind that grease, flushable wipes, feminine hygiene products should not be going into your sewer line. The only thing that should be going down your toilet is toilet paper. Nothing but liquids and food should be going down the drains. We have had an increase in people stopping up the sewer lines because of things they are putting down there.
August 03, 2023
Bell County WCID #2 is issuing a Stage 2 Water Restricion plan: This is Mandatory
Citizens are required to participate in water conservation measures outlined below:
- Voluntarily limit irrigation of landscaped areas to 2 days per week
- Water only between the hours of midnight to 10 a.m. in the morning, and between 8 p.m. to midnight on designated watering days
- For residents with a street address ending in an evennumber (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8), these voluntary watering days are Sundays and Thursdays
- For residents with a street address ending in an oddnumber (1, 3, 5, 7, or 9), these voluntary watering days are Saturdays and Wednesdays
- - Limited Irrigation of Landscaped Areas
- - Limited Irrigation of Public Landscaped Areas by the City
- - Limited Fill Days for Swimming Pools and Jacuzzi-Type Pools
- - Limited Use of Ornamental Fountains and Ponds
- - Limited Water Service in Restaurants
- - Limited Non-Essential Water Uses
- Do not wash down hard-surfaced areas (driveways, tennis courts, etc.), flush gutters, use water for dust control, or wash down buildings, except for fire protection
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