July

A cross-connection as defined by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), is any connection to a public drinking water supply that results in the potential for backflow contamination of the public water supply.  Backflow can occur on a member’s customer service line and the potential for contamination does exist if not adequately protected by a backflow prevention device.  Water wells, swimming pools, and landscape irrigation systems are very common examples of the potential for cross-connection to Aqua‘s drinking water system.  Cross-connections are categorized by the degree of hazard, non-health or health.  The degree of hazard determines the type of Backflow Prevention Assembly (Device) and testing frequencies which are required to protect the public water supply.  All cross-connections are required by TCEQ to be protected by an adequate backflow prevention device.  Any unprotected cross-connection is a potential for contamination of the public water supply.  Aqua WSC is obligated by Texas law to protect the public water supply.  If you have any question as to whether a cross-connection exists please call the office.  Aqua will help you determine if a cross-connection exists, and if so what type of protection is required.  As of August 31, 2004 any cross-connection to Aqua’s water supply will require a permit.  The permit needs to be completed in the office of Aqua.  A permit fee of $25.00 must paid when the permit is requested.  Upon installation of the Backflow Prevention Assembly, a Backflow Prevention Assembly Test and Maintenance Report, required by TCEQ, must be submitted to Aqua.  The test and report for the backflow prevention device are to be completed only by a Licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester.  A list of licensed testers can be obtained by contacting Aqua or TCEQ.  TCEQ requires all cross-connections assessed as a health hazard to be tested each year.  Aqua is requiring all testable backflow devices to be tested every 3 years.  A notice will be mailed when it is time for the retest.  Please call Aqua Water with any questions: 303-3943.

 

AQUA HAPPENINGS

Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Patriotic Festival

July 5 • 6:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Fisherman’s Park • Food, games, music, Kiddie Train rides!

Fireworks at dark. For more info call (512) 303-0558

 

3-N-1 VFD Annual BBQ and Auction

July 5 • 4:30 P.M. - St. Mary’s Church Hall, String Prairie • Auction shortly thereafter

 

60th McDade Watermelon Festival

 July 12 - Parade, Car Show, Arts/Crafts, Food, Bingo, Horseshoe/Washer Pitching, Seed Spitting Contest, Music, For more info, 512-273-0018 or www.mcdadetexas.com

 

Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce Casino Night and Buffet

July 26 • 6:30 P.M.

For more information call the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce at 512-237-2313 or our website at www.smithvilletx.org

 

Bastrop Home Coming and Rodeo

July 31 - August 2

Carnival, Barrel Racing, Rodeos, Dances and More FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Visit our website www.bastrophomecoming.org

 

Meals on Wheels Benefit

August 17 - Barbeque lunch - 11:30 A.M. • Auction - 1:00 P.M.

For more information call 1-800-333-6325

 

Sacred Heart Church Bazaar - Rockne

August 31

Delicious lunch served 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Games and refreshments begin at 12:30 P.M. - Auction at 2:00 P.M.

 

Last Chance Chili Cook-Off

Benefiting BHS-JNROTC

September 27 • Leon’s Country Store

Friday night - Karaoke ● Saturday - Silent Auction, Live Auction, Alive Music by Sam Brown ● Sunday - Chili only

 For details contact Debbie (512) 303-1888 or (512) 542-6672

 

McMahan Volunteer Fire Department’s

Annual BBQ Supper & Auction

October 4 • McMahan Community Women’s Center

BBQ & trimmings - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. • Auction - 5:00 p.m. ● For information (512) 376-5051

 

 

AQUA OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.

REPORTING WATER LEAKS AND EMERGENCIES 24 HOURS

CALL (512) 303-3943
TDD NUMBER: 1-800-735-2988