City of
Water
Matters
Runoff Management—Residents can visit the
City’s Web site to view the Urban Runoff Management Plan. The Plan details the
City’s action to protect and improve water quality of the lakes, rivers, and
creeks in the region, and achieve compliance with the State Municipal Storm
Water Permit.
The Urban Runoff Management Plan has been posted to allow public access
and understanding of the overall efforts of the City Manager’s office to
improve water quality in the City of Desert Park. Implementing the plan is one
of the six objectives of the City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program to
help improve water quality.
The City Council approved the plan last January,
and it is effective through February of 2007. At the City’s Web site, click on
“City Services,” and choose “Storm Water Pollution Prevention.” See EPA
Watershed Site.
Drinking Water—Regulations from the
State Public Health Services Drinking Water Program and the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) require all community water systems to deliver an annual
Consumer Confidence Report (water quality report) to customers. The City of
The most interesting
information for most consumers is this: our drinking water supply continues to
meet all state and federal regulations, without exception. This report includes
other information of interest to many consumers: water quality test results;
definitions; information on our sources of water supply; how to reduce exposure
to lead in drinking water; and special notice for immuno-compromised
persons. Copies of the report may also be ordered in Braille by calling the
City Manager’s office at 626-555-1234.
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