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Water Quality Report
Grand Prairie Bayou Two P.W.A. publishes a Drinking Water Quality Report twice a year designed to inform you about the quality of the water and services we deliver. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water, and we want you to understand, and be involved in, the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. Click the button below to view the latest report.
Water Conservation
Water is one of the most valuable resources in the world – we can’t live without it. Without water, we can’t irrigate crops, maintain cleanliness, cook, recreate, or sustain life. But while it is essential for life, unfortunately water is not an unlimited resource. Fresh, clean drinking water is one of the most limited resources on the planet.
When you consider that 71% of the earth's surface is water-covered with oceans holding approximately 96.5% of that water, it is astounding that only 3% of the planet's water is freshwater and only 1.2% of that can be used for drinking water. But despite water being a limited natural resource, many people just don't realize the importance of conservation measures.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an average family can waste approximately 180 gallons of water a week, an amount equivalent to 300 full loads of laundry using a washing machine. By taking some simple measures around your home, you can help cut down significantly on water waste, which in turn saves money in the long run. We have assembled some helpful water saving tips for you to get started here. Also be sure to check out the Water Links that follow these tips to access organizations that can provide further water saving measures.
Bathroom
Limiting water use in the bathroom is a great place to start your conservation efforts since it claims 75% of household water use. Avoid flushing your toilet unnecessarily; dispose of tissues, insects, and other wastes in the trash rather than the toilet. Don't let sink water run continuously while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing your face. Take shorter showers and consider replacing your shower head with an ultra-low-flow version. Check for toilet tank leaks or worn out, corroded parts. If the toilet handle frequently sticks in the flush position, letting water run constantly, replace or adjust it. If purchasing new or replacement toilets, consider low-volume units that use less than half the water of older models.
Kitchen
Store drinking water in a pitcher in the refrigerator; don't let the tap run while you are waiting for cool water to flow. Also don't use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods. Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator or use the defrost setting on your microwave. Consider installing an instant water heater on your sink so you don't have to let the water run while it heats up. Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or for household cleaning. Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers, and retrofit all household faucets by installing aerators with flow restrictors to slow the flow of water. Sink disposals require a lot of water to operate properly; consider composting as an alternative method of food waste disposal. Only operate automatic dishwashers and washing machines when they are fully loaded.
Outdoor
Many homes have hidden water leaks. Verify that your home is leak free by reading your water meter before and after a 2-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is a leak. If you have a well, check your pump periodically. Listen to hear if the pump kicks on and off while water is not being used. If it does, you have a leak. Report all significant water losses due to broken pipes, open hydrants, errant sprinklers, abandoned free-flowing wells, etc. to the property owner, local authorities, or your water provider. Use drought tolerant plants and grasses for landscaping. Be aware of and follow all water conservation and water shortage rules in effect in your community. Don't assume -- even if you get your water from a private well -- that you need not observe good water use rules. Every drop counts.
Educational
Starting at home, teach children to turn water faucets off tightly after use. Encourage your school system and local government to help develop and promote a water conservation ethic among children and adults. Encourage your employer to promote water conservation in the workplace. Suggest that water conservation be put in employee orientation and training programs. Support projects that will ead to an increased use of reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and other uses. Encourage your friends and neighbors to be a part of a water-conscious community. Promote water conservation in community newsletters, on bulletin boards, and by example. Encourage everyone to "do their part."
Water Links
Water FAQs
All rates and fees for new service can be found on our Obtaining Service page.
When you come into the office to fill out the paperwork and pay your fees you will be given a flag to set where we have discussed.
Yes. Sometimes we do have to wait to make repairs due to weather conditions.
No
No. We are not licensed to go past the meter box. Service line is the customer’s responsibility.
Depending on the area, our pressure runs from 45 psi to 90 psi.
Law requires pressure exceeding 75 psi to have a regulator. It is recommended all homes have a regulator installed due to pressure fluctuations in our main lines. We do not furnish regulators.
One cause of low water pressure is high demand during periods of low supply, such as during periods with water restrictions.
If you have been experiencing low water pressure on an ongoing basis, check to see if the low pressure is only noticeable in certain parts of the house or only from the hot or cold water. If the answer is yes, this would indicate a problem with your home’s interior plumbing. You may need to contact a plumber.
If the low pressure is noticeable throughout the entire house and tends to drop when more than one faucet is being used, this indicates a need for further investigation. Report these problems to our office at 501-676-2887.
Commercially made ice is stirred as it is freezing, and household ice is not. By not mixing during freezing, more ice crystals form and air is trapped in the ice. Light rays are distorted by these crystals and this distortion gives the ice a cloudy appearance. Dissolved, naturally occurring minerals (calcium and magnesium) in the water also tend to settle out when the water freezes. You may notice these minerals floating in your glass when you use the ice cubes.
Chlorine - protects against microbial contamination.
Zinc Phosphate - for corrosion protection in copper lines.
Fluoride - mandated by the state to add to drinking water.
Bathroom Tips
Limiting water use in the bathroom is a great place to start your conservation efforts since it claims 75% of household water use. Avoid flushing your toilet unnecessarily; dispose of tissues, insects, and other wastes in the trash rather than the toilet. Don't let sink water run continuously while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing your face. Take shorter showers and consider replacing your shower head with an ultra-low-flow version. Check for toilet tank leaks (wiki-how article) or worn out, corroded parts. If the toilet handle frequently sticks in the flush position, letting water run constantly, replace or adjust it. If purchasing new or replacement toilets, consider low-volume units that use less than half the water of older models.
Kitchen Tips
Store drinking water in a pitcher in the refrigerator; don't let the tap run while you are waiting for cool water to flow. Also don't use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods. Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator or use the defrost setting on your microwave. Consider installing an instant water heater on your sink so you don't have to let the water run while it heats up. Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or for household cleaning. Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers, and retrofit all household faucets by installing aerators with flow restrictors to slow the flow of water. Sink disposals require a lot of water to operate properly; consider composting as an alternative method of food waste disposal. Only operate automatic dishwashers and washing machines when they are fully loaded.
Outdoor Tips
Many homes have hidden water leaks. Verify that your home is leak free by reading your water meter before and after a 2-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is a leak. If you have a well, check your pump periodically. Listen to hear if the pump kicks on and off while water is not being used. If it does, you have a leak. Report all significant water losses due to broken pipes, open hydrants, errant sprinklers, abandoned free-flowing wells, etc. to the property owner, local authorities, or your water provider. Use drought tolerant plants and grasses for landscaping. Be aware of and follow all water conservation and water shortage rules in effect in your community. Don't assume -- even if you get your water from a private well -- that you need not observe good water use rules. Every drop counts.
Educational Tips
Starting at home, teach children to turn water faucets off tightly after use. Encourage your school system and local government to help develop and promote a water conservation ethic among children and adults. Encourage your employer to promote water conservation in the workplace. Suggest that water conservation be put in employee orientation and training programs. Support projects that will lead to an increased use of reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and other uses. Encourage your friends and neighbors to be a part of a water-conscious community. Promote water conservation in community newsletters, on bulletin boards, and by example. Encourage everyone to "do their part."