In a significant nod to exemplary municipal service, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recently honored Arlington Water Utilities with two awards that underscore the city's commitment to quality drinking water. Among a crowded field of contenders, Arlington's department was one of only two to receive the Outstanding Public Drinking Water System Award this year, differentiating itself as a leader among Texas's 7,000 public water systems.
The city continued its sweep of accolades by clinching the Outstanding Cross Connection Control Program Award, marking it as the sole winner of this particular honor. These awards punctuate a peerless effort by the city to not only meet but surpass state regulatory measures. "This award shows the residents of Arlington that their water utility is one of the best in the state of Texas," Alex Whiteway, Arlington Water Utilities director, affirmed in a statement, per the City of Arlington.
To stake a claim to the Outstanding Public Drinking Water System honor, Arlington Water Utilities had to demonstrate exceptional proficiency in several key areas. Notably, the criteria called for ample water production, stringent storage standards, and robust system pressure maintenance. Moreover, the public utility was tasked with evidencing a proactive stance on water conservation, meticulous enforcement of backflow prevention, and an unblemished record of zero primary drinking water regulatory violations over the past three years.
