Pre-Inspection Compliance Audits of Public Water Systems (PWS)

  • TDWS’s pre-inspection services provide PWSs with a customized comprehensive evaluation report, which allows them to proactively assess compliance requirements concerning:
    • Engineering plans, specifications, and approval processes;
    • Groundwater, surface water, and purchased water sources;
    • Primary and secondary treatment facilities;
    • Production and distribution system capacities;
    • Water distribution facilities;
    • Operational monitoring and reporting;
    • Chemical and microbiological monitoring and reporting;
    • Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR); and
    • Public notice and boil water notice actions and reporting.
  • TDWS’s customized comprehensive evaluation report provides an effective mechanism that allows PWSs to focus and implement compliance and funding strategies toward specific critical infrastructure facilities and essential operations and maintenance.

TCEQ useful PWS information links:

30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 290 SUBCHAPTER D:
Rules and Regulations for Public Water Systems

30 TAC Chapter 290 SUBCHAPTER E:
Fees for Public Water Systems

30 TAC Chapter 290 SUBCHAPTER F:
Drinking Water Standards Governing Drinking Water Quality and Reporting Requirements for Public Water Systems

30 TAC Chapter 290 SUBCHAPTER G:
Water Saving Performance Standards

30 TAC Chapter 290 SUBCHAPTER H:
Consumer Confidence Reports