Operating a Surface Water Treatment Plant

Requirements for surface water treatment plant (SWTP) operation. Disinfection in a SWTP. Technologies for treating surface water.

	Is My Public Water System Affected by the DBP2 and LT2 Rules? Use this list to find out whether TCEQ data have assigned your PWS to the correct group for implementation of the new Disinfection Byproduct Stage 2 and Long Term 2 rules.
	Monitoring and Reporting for Surface Water Systems Monitoring and reporting that you must do to confirm that your surface water system is providing safe drinking water. Public notifications of violations. Consumer confidence reports. Forms, instructions, and guidance.

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	Publications and Guidance about Surface Water Treatment Plants Guidance for all aspects of your surface water treatment plant?from design and construction to day-to-day operation.
	Texas Optimization Program Provides information on the requirements, benefits and recognition of participating in the program.

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	CT Study Information A Concentration-Time (CT) study is a formal determination of the disinfectant concentrations and the effective contact time provided by a given treatment plant.
	CT Study Template and Instructions A Concentration-Time (CT) study is a formal determination of the disinfectant concentrations and the effective contact time provided by a given treatment plant. Every treatment plant that uses surface water or groundwater that is under the direct influence of surface water (GUI) must have a current, TCEQ-approved CT study on file. Right-click the icon below to download a ZIP file containing this template and instructions for using it.
	Controlling Nitrification in Chloraminating Water Systems How to detect and prevent the formation of nitrites and nitrates from residual chloramine disinfectant or free ammonia in a water distribution system.
	How to Find a Licensed Water Operator How to use our database to find out whether an operator's certification is up to date, including current continuing education credits.
	How to Find a Water Operations Company How to use our database to find out whether a water operations company has a current registration.
	Lab Approval Form
	SWMOR Form and Instructions Reporting form and instructions for public water systems that treat surface water or groundwater that is under the direct influence of surface water (GUI). Right-click on the icon below to download a ZIP file containing the SWMOR form (with editions for both MS Excel 2003 and 2007) and instructions for completing it. This file contains Version 14 of the SWMOR form and water systems were required to begin using this version by January 1, 2010.
	Surface Water Monthly Operating Report (SWMOR Version 14, Excel 2007) Reporting form for public water systems that treat surface water or groundwater that is under the direct influence of surface water (GUI). It contains information used to determine a water treatment plant's compliance with treatment technique, monitoring, and reporting requirements. If you use MS Excel 2007 or newer, this is Version 14 of the SWMOR form in the format you need.
	Turbidity Boil Water Notification Procedure to follow to issue boil water notice for high turbidity in treated surface water.