1. Resources for public water systems
Can we help?
Resources for public water systems
Photograph of a art deco style neon light that says City Light-Water Department.

2. What makes a public water system strong?
Photograph of a water tower with Happy written on it. Repainted for the movie Happy Texas.

3. Planning – short term & long term
Photograph of meeting participants in Megargel, Texas.

4. Knowledgeable staff
Photograph of TCEQ staff and water system manager in Munday, Texas.

5. Solid financing
Photograph of a City of Austin water meter lid.

6. Customer & management support
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7. How do we get there?

8. Free on-site FMT assistance
Financial
Managerial
Technical

9. Free on-site assistance
TCEQ
nkingwater/fmt
Phone:
Water loss
Disinfection
Operator training
Planning
Funding sources

10. Free on-site assistance
PUC
Water Utilities Division Phone:
Rate studies
Financial planning
Consolidation assistance

11. TWICC Texas Water Infrastructure Coordination Committee Funding
And other assistance

12. TWICC members
Texas Water Development Board, USDA, Texas Department of Agriculture
TCEQ ,EPA , Public Utility Commission, Secretary of States
Communities Unlimited, Texas Rural Water Association, Texas AWWA

13.
Photograph of TWICC members and community members at the Presidio County Courthouse.

14. Local organizations Council of Governments Local officials
Planning groups
Photograph of an emergency pump used during the drought in Groesbeck, Texas.

15. Neighbors
Photograph of TCEQ staff and residents of Palo Pinto County.

16. Neighbors
Photograph of participants at a community meeting and workshop in Munday, Texas.

17. Education & training
Photograph of water system staff looking at a map.

18. Education & training
Photograph of a drought workshop in Abilene, Texas.

19. Thank you for your time!
Dorothy Young