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Liquid Waste Disposal The Water Authority’s sewer collection system is not intended for chemicals and toxic substances. It is designed for urban domestic wastewater only. Pouring products containing metals, or high organics down the drain can affect the wastewater treatment process and compromise rivers and lakes. It can also create an additional cost on the water system to maintain and replace equipment. Any discharges of toxic pollutants must meet local discharge limits. Click here for…

On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Memorial Village Water Authority public water system, PWSID 1010148, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The public water system has taken the…

Thursday - February 27, 2020 - According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water supplies. Based on current evidence, the risk to water supplies is low. Americans can continue to use and drink water from their tap as usual. EPA has established regulations with treatment requirements for public water systems that prevent waterborne pathogens such as viruses from contaminating drinking water and wastewater discharges. Coronavirus, which…