Water Services Department

Water & Watewater Fund 02

Description

Mission Statement

We pledge to provide those who live, work and visit Marble Falls with the quality service and effective government that is open and responsive to the needs and values of the community.


The Water Department provides reliable water services for the residential, commercial, and public use for the City of Marble Falls. The department consists of a supervisor and six employees to take care of the maintenance of the Distribution and Collection system. The duties of the department include water repairs, meter reading, flushing and installation of new taps, sewer repairs and maintenance of the lift stations.

Goals and Objectives

  • Protect the health and safety of the community and environment
  • Supply the citizens of Marble Falls with a reliable, adequate supply of water
  • Minimize any inturruption of water service by providing trained personnel to respond to calls on a 24-hour basis
  • Make necessary repairs to the water distribution system in a safe, professional and timely manner
  • Develop a five-year strategic plan
  • Work on efficiency for Energy plan and AMR/AMI

What We Accomplished in 2021-2022

  • Inspected construction projects as Thunder Rock, Deer Creek, Putters and Gutters
  • Installed 900' 8" water main on Broadway from Ave N to Ave Q (grade F)
  • Installed 900' 6" water main on Lacy Loop from Sunset to drainage at cull-de-sac
  • Crews worked diligently in the ice storm to provide services to customers to turn off water meters to stop leaks and repair City utilities
  • Installed 400' 6" water mainfrom 3rd Street to 4th street
  • 1 Licensed Water Distribution Operator Class C
  • 1 Licensed CDL operators

What We Plan to Accomplish in 2022-2023

  • Install 600' 6" water main from Ave N down Colorado St. replacing 1 1/2 galvanized main
  • Install 800' 6" water main from Ave. N down Brazos St. replacing 1 ½ galvanized main
  • Replace old, galvanized services through City with new tap and service as found in system
  • Fire Hydrant repairs
  • Exercise 20% of the control valve
  • Install 800' 6" water main from Ave. N down Trinity St. replacing 1 ½ galvanized main
  • Respond to 100% of water main breaks under 30 minutes
  • Ensure water lines are accurately updated in Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • 1 licensed CDL operator
  • 3 Water licenses

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