Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds 9/14/2022

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
9/14/2022
City of Strawn
118 E. Housley Street
Strawn, Texas 76475-5114
(254) 672-5311
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be
undertaken by the City of Strawn.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about 10/5/2022, the City of Strawn will submit a request to the Texas Department of
Agriculture for the release of Community Development Block Grant Program funds under
Section 104 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to
undertake a project known as Strawn CDV21-0174-water-EA for the purpose of replacing aged
and deteriorated water lines and make improvements to the WTP to prevent service disruptions
and low pressure for an estimated cost of $350,000.00 in HUD funds and $17,500.00 in nonHUD funds.
Description of Aggregated Project (must include work to be funded by TxCDBG):
Water Improvements
Rehabilitate one (1) SCADA system and install approximately one thousand fifty-five linear feet
(1,055 l.f.) of eight-inch (8 in.) water main, hydrants, valves, related service reconnections and
all associated appurtenances.
Professional Services including Grant Administrator and Project Engineer activities.
LOCATION:
All work will occur in the City of Strawn, Palo Pinto County, Texas in the following locations:
Water Treatment Plant (SCADA)
● On the southside of S. Front Street approximately 0.530 miles east of the intersection of
Hwy 2372 and Front Street (32.55116, -98.5102)
Waterline
● Houston Avenue from Housley Street to N. Front Street
● N. Front Street from Houston Avenue to Hinkson Ave
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Strawn has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human
environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the
Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX 76475 and may
be examined or copied weekdays at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) M-F.
An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for
this project is on file at 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX 76475 and may be examined or copied
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) M-F.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Strawn
at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All comments received by 10/4/2022 will be considered by the City of
Strawn prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.Comments should
specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Strawn certifies to the State of Texas that Omer Mallory in their capacity as Mayor
consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce
responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities
have been satisfied. The State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under
NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Strawn to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The State will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Strawn’s certification for a
period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the
request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification
was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Strawn (b) the City of Strawn has
omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR
part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed
funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval
of a release of funds by the State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part
1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of
environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the
required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Texas Department
of Agriculture at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas
78711. Potential objectors should contact the State to verify the actual last day of the objection
period.
Omer Mallory, Mayor

Notice of Special Meeting September 2, 2022

City of Strawn
P.O. BOX 581 – 118 East Housley St.
STRAWN, TEXAS 76475
254-672-5311 – FAX 254-672-5250
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
The City Council of the City of Strawn will meet to conduct a SPECIAL MEETING at the regular
meeting place in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building on Friday September 2nd, 2022
at 4:30 pm. The Agenda for this meeting is shown below and becomes a part of this ‘Notice’ for
all intent and purposes.

________________________, City Secretary
AGENDA
City Council Regular Meeting
Friday September 2nd, 2022 4:30 pm
1. Call to order and establish a quorum
2. Opening Prayer and Pledge to the flag.
3. Citizen’s Concerns: Any item requiring a vote would be put on next agenda
4. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of $773,000 City of Strawn,
Texas Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022;
Authorizing the Sale Thereof; Enacting Provisions Incident and Related to the Issuance of Said Certificates.
5. Adjourn
Notes to the Agenda:
The Council reserves the right to retire to executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it
is considered necessary and legally justified under the open meetings act.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at
(254) 672-5311 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
This is to certify that I, Danny Miller, posted this agenda on the glass front door of the City Hall building facing outward and
on the City Hall bulletin Board at 4:00 pm, August 30th, 2022.
__________________________, City Secretary

AVISO DE HALLAZGO DE IMPACTO NINGÚN SIGNIFICATIVO Y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS

AVISO DE HALLAZGO DE IMPACTO NINGÚN SIGNIFICATIVO

Y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS

           

                       

18/8/2022

Ciudad de Strawn

118 E. Housley Street

Strawn, Texas 76475-5114

(254) 672-5311

Estos avisos deberán cumplir con dos procedimientos separados pero relacionados requisitos para las actividades que llevará a cabo la Ciudad de Strawn.

SOLICITUD DE LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS

El 7 de septiembre de 2022 o alrededor de esa fecha , la ciudad de Strawn presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Agricultura de Texas para la liberación de fondos del Programa de Subsidios en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario en virtud de la Sección 104 del Título I de la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974, según enmendado, para llevar a cabo un proyecto conocido comoStrawn CDM21-0314 - Revitalización del centro - EA con el fin de realizar mejoras en el centro para eliminar las condiciones de tugurio y deterioro y aumentar la seguridad de los peatones y la actividad económica por un costo estimado de $350,000.00 en HUD fondos y $52,500.00 en fondos que no son de HUD. 

DESCRIPCIÓN

Mejoras en el Centro

Reconstrucción de aceras y mejoras de accesibilidad en Central Avenue y Housley Street.

Distrito Centro - 03L

Reconstruir e instalar aproximadamente ochocientos ochenta pies lineales (880 lf) de acera de concreto, ochocientos cincuenta pies lineales (850 lf) de bordillo y cuneta, nueve (9) rampas ADA, instalar doce (12) luces para peatones y componentes eléctricos, reparación de pavimentos, reparación de pavimentos relacionada y todos los accesorios asociados.

Servicios profesionales que incluyen actividades de administrador de subvenciones e ingeniero de proyectos.

UBICACIÓN:

Todo el trabajo se llevará a cabo en la ciudad de Strawn, condado de Palo Pinto, Texas, en las siguientes ubicaciones:

  • Central Avenue desde N. Front St. hasta aproximadamente 150 LF al norte de Housley St.
  • Housley St. desde 150 pies al oeste de Central Ave. a 150 pies al este de Central Ave.

Actividades alternativas del proyecto si los fondos lo permiten:

Reconstrucción de trescientos veinte pies lineales (320 pies cuadrados) de aceras de concreto, instalación de dos (2) rampas ADA y cuatro (4) luces para peatones. .

Ubicación:

  • Central Avenue desde Housley St. al sur aproximadamente 170 LF.
    • Acera de hormigón de 170 LF, 1 rampa ADA, 2 semáforos para peatones.
  • N. Front St. desde Central Ave. al este aproximadamente 150 LF.
    • Acera de hormigón de 150 LF, 1 rampa ADA, 2 semáforos para peatones.

HALLAZGO DE IMPACTO NO SIGNIFICATIVO

La Ciudad de Strawn ha determinado que el proyecto no tendrá un impacto significativo en el medio ambiente humano. Por lo tanto, no se requiere una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental bajo la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental de 1969 (NEPA). La información adicional del proyecto se encuentra en el Registro de revisión ambiental (ERR) archivado en el Ayuntamiento de la ciudad de Strawn, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX y se puede examinar o copiar los días de semana de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. :00 PM - 1:00 PM) L.V.

Un Registro de Revisión Ambiental (ERR) que documenta las determinaciones ambientales para este proyecto está archivado en la Ciudad de Strawn, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX 76475 y se puede examinar o copiar de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. :00 PM - 1:00 PM) L.V.

COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO

Cualquier individuo, grupo o agencia puede enviar comentarios por escrito sobre la ERR a la Ciudad de Strawn a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Todos los comentarios recibidos antes del 6 de septiembre de 2022 serán considerados por la ciudad de Strawn antes de autorizar la presentación de una solicitud de liberación de fondos. Los comentarios deben especificar a qué Aviso se dirigen.

CERTIFICACIÓN AMBIENTAL

La Ciudad de Strawn certifica al Estado de Texas que Omer Mallory, en su calidad de Alcalde, consiente en aceptar la jurisdicción de los Tribunales Federales si se inicia una acción para hacer cumplir las responsabilidades en relación con el proceso de revisión ambiental y que estas responsabilidades han sido satisfecho. La aprobación de la certificación por parte del Estado satisface sus responsabilidades conforme a la NEPA y las leyes y autoridades relacionadas, y permite que la Ciudad de Strawn utilice los fondos del Programa.

OBJECIONES A LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS

El Estado aceptará objeciones a su liberación de fondos y la certificación de la Ciudad de Strawn por un período de quince días a partir de la fecha de presentación anticipada o de la recepción real de la solicitud (lo que ocurra más tarde) solo si están en una de las siguientes bases: (a) la certificación no fue ejecutada por el Oficial de Certificación de la Ciudad de Strawn (b) la Ciudad de Strawn omitió un paso o no tomó una decisión o hallazgo requerido por las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR parte 58 ;

(c) el beneficiario de la subvención u otros participantes en el proceso de desarrollo han comprometido fondos, incurrido en costos o realizado actividades no autorizadas por 24 CFR Parte 58 antes de la aprobación de una liberación de fondos por parte del Estado; o (d) otra agencia federal que actúa de conformidad con 40 CFR Parte 1504 ha presentado una conclusión por escrito de que el proyecto no es satisfactorio desde el punto de vista de la calidad ambiental. Las objeciones deben prepararse y presentarse de acuerdo con los procedimientos requeridos (24 CFR Parte 58, Sec. 58.76) y deben dirigirse al Departamento de Agricultura de Texas a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. o PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Los posibles objetores deben comunicarse con el Estado para verificar el último día real del período de objeción. La interpretación oral gratuita de los documentos relacionados con la subvención CDM21-0314 está disponible en Strawn City Hall 254-672-5311.

Omer Mallory, alcalde

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

           

                       

8/18/2022

City of Strawn

118 E. Housley Street

Strawn, Texas 76475-5114

(254) 672-5311

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Strawn.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about 9/7/2022 the City of Strawn will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the release of Community Development Block Grant Program funds under Section 104 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Strawn CDM21-0314 - Downtown Revitalization - EA for the purpose of making downtown improvements to eliminate slum and blight conditions and increase pedestrian safety and economic activity for an estimated cost of $350,000.00 in HUD funds and $52,500.00 in non-HUD funds. 

DESCRIPTION

Downtown Improvements

Sidewalk reconstruction and accessibility improvements on Central Avenue and Housley Street.

Downtown District - 03L

Reconstruct and install approximately eight hundred eighty linear feet (880 l.f.) of concrete sidewalk, eight hundred fifty linear feet (850 l.f.) of curb and gutter, nine (9) ADA ramps, install twelve (12) pedestrian lights and electrical components, pavement repair, related pavement repair, and all associated appurtenances.

Professional Services including Grant Administrator and Project Engineer activities.

LOCATION:

All work will occur in the City of Strawn, Palo Pinto County, Texas in the following locations:

  • Central Avenue from N. Front St. to approximately 150 LF north of Housley St.
  • Housley St. from 150 feet west of Central Ave. to 150 feet east of Central Ave.

Alternative project activities if funds allow:

Reconstruction of three hundred twenty linear feet (320 l.f.) of concrete sidewalks, installation of two (2) ADA ramps, and four (4) pedestrian lights. .

Location:

  • Central Avenue from Housley St. south approximately 170 LF.
    • 170 LF concrete sidewalk, 1 ADA ramp, 2 pedestrian lights.
  • N. Front St. from Central Ave. east approximately 150 LF.
    • 150 LF concrete sidewalk, 1 ADA ramp, 2 pedestrian lights.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Strawn has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Strawn City Hall, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX and may be examined or copied weekdays at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) M-F.

An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the City of Strawn, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX 76475 and may be examined or copied 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) M-F.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Strawn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  All comments received by 9/6/2022 will be considered by the City of Strawn prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Strawn certifies to the State of Texas that Omer Mallory in their capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  The State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Strawn to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Strawn’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Strawn (b) the City of Strawn has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58;

(c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.  Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Texas Department of Agriculture at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711.  Potential objectors should contact the State to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Free oral interpretation of documents related to the CDM21-0314 Grant are available at Strawn City Hall 254-672-5311.

Omer Mallory, Mayor

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

           

                       

8/18/2022

City of Strawn

118 E. Housley Street

Strawn, Texas 76475-5114

(254) 672-5311

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Strawn.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about 9/7/2022 the City of Strawn will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the release of Community Development Block Grant Program funds under Section 104 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Strawn CDM21-0314 - Downtown Revitalization - EA for the purpose of making downtown improvements to eliminate slum and blight conditions and increase pedestrian safety and economic activity for an estimated cost of $350,000.00 in HUD funds and $52,500.00 in non-HUD funds. 

DESCRIPTION

Downtown Improvements

Sidewalk reconstruction and accessibility improvements on Central Avenue and Housley Street.

Downtown District - 03L

Reconstruct and install approximately eight hundred eighty linear feet (880 l.f.) of concrete sidewalk, eight hundred fifty linear feet (850 l.f.) of curb and gutter, nine (9) ADA ramps, install twelve (12) pedestrian lights and electrical components, pavement repair, related pavement repair, and all associated appurtenances.

Professional Services including Grant Administrator and Project Engineer activities.

LOCATION:

All work will occur in the City of Strawn, Palo Pinto County, Texas in the following locations:

  • Central Avenue from N. Front St. to approximately 150 LF north of Housley St.
  • Housley St. from 150 feet west of Central Ave. to 150 feet east of Central Ave.

Alternative project activities if funds allow:

Reconstruction of three hundred twenty linear feet (320 l.f.) of concrete sidewalks, installation of two (2) ADA ramps, and four (4) pedestrian lights. .

Location:

  • Central Avenue from Housley St. south approximately 170 LF.
    • 170 LF concrete sidewalk, 1 ADA ramp, 2 pedestrian lights.
  • N. Front St. from Central Ave. east approximately 150 LF.
    • 150 LF concrete sidewalk, 1 ADA ramp, 2 pedestrian lights.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Strawn has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Strawn City Hall, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX and may be examined or copied weekdays at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) M-F.

An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the City of Strawn, 118 East Housley St Strawn, TX 76475 and may be examined or copied 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) M-F.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Strawn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  All comments received by 9/6/2022 will be considered by the City of Strawn prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Strawn certifies to the State of Texas that Omer Mallory in their capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  The State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Strawn to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Strawn’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Strawn (b) the City of Strawn has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58;

(c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.  Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Texas Department of Agriculture at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711.  Potential objectors should contact the State to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Free oral interpretation of documents related to the CDM21-0314 Grant are available at Strawn City Hall 254-672-5311.

Omer Mallory, Mayor

2021 Consumer Confidence Report


2021 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System CITY OF STRAWN

This is your water quality report for January 1 to December 31, 2021

For more information regarding this report contact:

CITY OF STRAWN provides surface water and ground water from [insert source name of aquifer, reservoir, and/or river] located in [insert name of County or City].

Name   _____Danny MIller________________________

Phone  ____(254) 672-5311________________________

Este reporte incluye información importante sobre el agua para tomar.  Para asistencia en español, favor de llamar al telefono (254) 672-5311.

Definitions and Abbreviations

Definitions and Abbreviations

The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.

Action Level:

The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Avg:

Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

Level 1 Assessment:

A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment:

A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL:

The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG:

The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL:

The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG:

The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

MFL

million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos)

mrem:

millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

na:

not applicable.

NTU

nephelometric turbidity units (a measure of turbidity)

pCi/L

picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)


Definitions and Abbreviations

ppb:

micrograms per liter or parts per billion

ppm:

milligrams per liter or parts per million

ppq

parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter (pg/L)

ppt

parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter (ng/L)

Treatment Technique or TT:

A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Information about your Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.  As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.  The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.  More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

-   Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

-   Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

-   Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

-   Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

-   Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems.  These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns.  For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact the system's business office.

You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water.  Infants, some elderly, or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; persons who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, can be particularly at risk from infections. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician or health care providers.  Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).


If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but we cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Information about Source Water

TCEQ completed an assessment of your source water, and results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for your water system is based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Any detections of these contaminants will be found in this Consumer Confidence Report. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts at our system contact [insert water system contact][insert phone number]

Lead and Copper

Date Sampled

MCLG

Action Level (AL)

90th Percentile

# Sites Over AL

Units

Violation

Likely Source of Contamination

Copper

2021

1.3

1.3

0.306

0

ppm

N

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

Lead

2021

0

15

9.77

1

ppb

N

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

2021 Water Quality Test Results

2021

Disinfection By-Products

Collection Date

Highest Level Detected

Range of Individual Samples

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation

Likely Source of Contamination

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

2021

67

20.2 - 134

No goal for the total

60

ppb

Y

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

*The value in the Highest Level or Average Detected column is the highest average of all HAA5 sample results collected at a location over a year


Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

2021

84

36 - 140

No goal for the total

80

ppb

Y

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

*The value in the Highest Level or Average Detected column is the highest average of all TTHM sample results collected at a location over a year

2021

Inorganic Contaminants

Collection Date

Highest Level Detected

Range of Individual Samples

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation

Likely Source of Contamination

Barium

2021

0.084

0.084 - 0.084

2

2

ppm

N

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Cyanide

2021

21

21 - 21

200

200

ppb

N

Discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories; Discharge from steel/metal factories.

Fluoride

2021

0.1

0.101 - 0.101

4

4.0

ppm

N

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen]

2021

5

0.125 - 4.95

10

10

ppm

N

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

2021

Radioactive Contaminants

Collection Date

Highest Level Detected

Range of Individual Samples

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation

Likely Source of Contamination

Beta/photon emitters

02/24/2020

4.5

4.5 - 4.5

0

50

pCi/L*

N

Decay of natural and man-made deposits.

*EPA considers 50 pCi/L to be the level of concern for beta particles.

Combined Radium 226/228

02/24/2020

2.46

2.46 - 2.46

0

5

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

02/24/2020

9

9 - 9

0

15

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

Uranium

02/24/2020

1.1

1.1 - 1.1

0

30

ug/l

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

Disinfectant Residual

A blank disinfectant residual table has been added to the CCR template, you will need to add data to the fields. Your data can be taken off the Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Reports (DLQOR).

Disinfectant Residual

Year

Average Level

Range of Levels Detected

MRDL

MRDLG

Unit of Measure

Violation (Y/N)

Source in Drinking Water


2021

4

4

ppm

Water additive used to control microbes.

Turbidity

Level Detected

Limit (Treatment Technique)

Violation

Likely Source of Contamination

Highest single measurement

0.3 NTU

1 NTU

N

Soil runoff.

Lowest monthly % meeting limit

100%

0.3 NTU

N

Soil runoff.

Information Statement:  Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water caused by suspended particles.  We monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality and the effectiveness of our filtration system and disinfectants.

Total Organic Carbon

The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal requirements set, unless a TOC violation is noted in the violations section.

Violations

Consumer Confidence Rule

The Consumer Confidence Rule requires community water systems to prepare and provide to their customers annual consumer confidence reports on the quality of the water delivered by the systems.

Violation Type

Violation Begin

Violation End

Violation Explanation

CCR REPORT

07/01/2020

07/23/2021

We failed to provide to you, our drinking water customers, an annual report that informs you about the quality of our drinking water and characterizes the risks from exposure to contaminants detected in our drinking water.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Some people who drink water containing haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Violation Type

Violation Begin

Violation End

Violation Explanation

MCL, LRAA

04/01/2021

06/30/2021

Water samples showed that the amount of this contaminant in our drinking water was above its standard (called a maximum contaminant level and abbreviated MCL) for the period indicated.


Violations

MCL, LRAA

10/01/2021

12/31/2021

Water samples showed that the amount of this contaminant in our drinking water was above its standard (called a maximum contaminant level and abbreviated MCL) for the period indicated.

Lead and Copper Rule

The Lead and Copper Rule protects public health by minimizing lead and copper levels in drinking water, primarily by reducing water corrosivity. Lead and copper enter drinking water mainly from corrosion of lead and copper containing plumbing materials.

Violation Type

Violation Begin

Violation End

Violation Explanation

LEAD CONSUMER NOTICE (LCR)

04/01/2021

2021

We failed to provide the results of lead tap water monitoring to the consumers at the location water was tested. These were supposed to be provided no later than 30 days after learning the results.

LEAD CONSUMER NOTICE (LCR)

09/29/2021

2021

We failed to provide the results of lead tap water monitoring to the consumers at the location water was tested. These were supposed to be provided no later than 30 days after learning the results.

WATER QUALITY PARAMETER M/R (LCR)

01/01/2021

06/30/2021

We failed to test our drinking water for the contaminant and period indicated. Because of this failure, we cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during the period indicated.

Public Notification Rule

The Public Notification Rule helps to ensure that consumers will always know if there is a problem with their drinking water. These notices immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water (e.g., a boil water emergency).

Violation Type

Violation Begin

Violation End

Violation Explanation

PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION

01/13/2021

2021

We failed to adequately notify you, our drinking water consumers, about a violation of the drinking water regulations.

PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION

04/15/2021

2021

We failed to adequately notify you, our drinking water consumers, about a violation of the drinking water regulations.

PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION

06/29/2021

2021

We failed to adequately notify you, our drinking water consumers, about a violation of the drinking water regulations.

PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION

07/15/2021

2021

We failed to adequately notify you, our drinking water consumers, about a violation of the drinking water regulations.

PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION

09/28/2021

2021

We failed to adequately notify you, our drinking water consumers, about a violation of the drinking water regulations.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Violation Type

Violation Begin

Violation End

Violation Explanation

FAILURE SUBMIT OEL REPORT FOR TTHM

12/15/2020

02/26/2021

We failed to submit our operational evaluation level (OEL) report to our regulator. The  report is needed to determine best treatment practices necessary to minimize possible future exceedences of TTHM.

MCL, LRAA

01/01/2021

03/31/2021

Water samples showed that the amount of this contaminant in our drinking water was above its standard (called a maximum contaminant level and abbreviated MCL) for the period indicated.


Violations

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City of Strawn
P.O. Box 581
118 East Housley St.
Strawn, Texas 76475
phone: 254-672-5311