The Water Pollution Services Division is funded
primarily through contract money from individual cities within
the county. These funds are used to meet the requirements
of the Health and Safety Code that requires a water pollution
and abatement program in cities with populations greater than
5,000. The County also contributes a portion of the funding
to allow services to extend to the unincorporated areas in
the county as well. Some short term project grants are also
carried by the water section to identify and address certain
water pollution problems within the county jurisdiction.
Services provided:
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Waste water sewage treatment plant inspections
for compliance with state and federal regulations.
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Stormwater sampling of open water systems
around the county. This includes specific locations along
drainage ditches, creeks, bayous, sites around the bay,
and the beachfront in Galveston.
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- Sewage overflows
- Potential illegal materials dumping on land
- Illicit piping to waterways
- Mysterious discolorations of water systems
- Greasetrap Inspections of
food establishments. This includes unannounced inspections
of establishments to review maintenance records and the
overall condition of the grease trap.
Public Education:
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