Pioneer Water Tanks meet requirements for water storage tanks in public water systems in Texas as delegated by TCEQ, the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. Talk with the experts at Acer Water Tanks to get a quote complete with engineering for your compliance requirements.

The following is directly from TCEQ’s Water Storage Tank Checklist and can be found on on the TCEQ website as well.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Public Water System I.D. No. Water Supply Division TCEQ Log. No. Plan Review Team MC-159 P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087

The following list is a brief outline of the “Rules for Public Water Systems”, 30 TAC Chapter 290 regarding proposed water storage tank construction. Sealed plans, capacity report, and specifications meeting, but not limited to, the minimum requirements cited here shall be prepared under the supervision of a Texas licensed professional engineer and submitted to TCEQ for approval. This list is not a substitute for the rules and this checklist cannot be accepted in lieu of the required engineering submittals. Failure to submit the following items may delay project approval. Copies of the rules may be obtained from Texas Register, 1019 Brazos St, Austin, TX, 78701-2413, Phone: (512) 463-5561 or downloaded from the website: http://www.tceq.texas.gov/rules/indxpdf.html

The minimum capacity shall be governed by the requirements in §290.45 relating to Minimum Water System Capacity Requirements; [ §290.43(a)

Submission of engineering report showing the adequacy of the facilities with regard to delivery capacity and pressure throughout the system; [ §290.39(e)(1)(H)

Not located within 500 feet of sewage treatment plant or disposal area or any land which is spray irrigated with treated sewage effluent or sludge disposal; [ §290.43(b)(1)

Not located under any buildings and, when possible, constructed partially or above ground; [ §290.43(b)(2)

Not located below ground level within 50 feet of a sanitary sewer or septic tank (10 feet for pressure rated pipe with pressure-tested, watertight joints); [ §290.43(b)(3)

Not below ground level within 150 feet of a drain field; [ §290.43(b)(4)