Res 109-92 7/7/1992RESOLUTION NO. // fT 7
RESOLUTION TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
BY OPPOSING INITIATIVES BY THE TEXAS WATER
COMMISSION TO AUTHORIZE CONNECTION OF HEAT
EXCHANGERS TO THE PUBLIC POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Texas Water Commission is pursuing initiatives
that will allow the connection of heat exchangers to the public
water systems;
WHEREAS, this initiative has been opposed vigorously by
water industry professionals, health professionals and
representatives from cities and utility districts across the
state who believe the use of heat exchangers connected to the
public water system is a cross-connection, thereby endangering
the public health; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desire to express to various
authorities the opposition of the people of Wichita Falls to this
initiative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls opposes the
connection of heat exchangers to the public water supply system,
and the return of used water to the public water system for
consumption and use by other customers. The Council shall state
its opposition in a letter to Governor Ann Richards with copies
of the letter to various legislators and administrative officials
of the State of Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th da of J 199 .
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ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK