CORINTH RECEIVES OUTSTANDING WATER RECOGNITION

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Corinth, TX, August 13, 2019 - The City of Corinth has recently been awarded the Outstanding Public Drinking Water Safety Award by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This award recognizes overall excellence in all aspects of operating a public water system. Gary Parker, Operations Manager for the Public Works Department was presented with the award at the Public Drinking Water Conference on August 9, 2019 in Austin.
 
"This award is extremely difficult to obtain," stated Cody Collier Director of Public Works. "Gary Parker dedicated himself these past few years to meeting the criteria for this award. Gary along with the Public Works staff must be commended for their dedication to ensure that the water quality for the residents of Corinth is of the highest quality."
 
 To be recognized, the city must go above and beyond the minimum standards in protecting public health and ensuring reliable operation. Public Water Systems that receive this award must meet the following criteria:

  • Met the criteria for being recognized as a superior or approved PWS. These criteria are established by rule in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Subsection 290.47(a), Appendix A
  • Exceeded the capacity requirements for total storage and production or pressure storage.
  • Promoted year-round water conservation.
  • Implemented a source water protection program.
  • Comply with EPA Risk Management Plan requirements
  • Had no major violations or enforcement actions against it for the recognition calendar year.
  • Had no Revised Total Coliform Rule violations for the last 24 months.
  • Implemented the following source water protection (SWP) activities:
  • Emergency Response Plan (Contingency Plan)
  • At least one other SWP best management practice (BMP)

Bob Hart City Manager added "I am extremely proud of the Public Works staff for their efforts. They consistently meet the highest standards of protecting the public health of the residents of Corinth."
 
For more information on the City of Corinth's water conservation, water protection program and best management practices, visit the City's website at https://www.cityofcorinth.com/water-wastewater.

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