Bethesda WSC

Bethesda Water Supply Corp. (BWSC) operates as a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors elected directly by its membership. The Board convenes monthly at the Corporation's office on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm.

Meeting agendas are publicly posted at Johnson County and Tarrant County Courthouses, as well as at the Bethesda WSC office. Annual membership meetings occur each March.

Water Sources: Our municipal water comes from groundwater formations in the Paluxy and Trinity aquifers, blended with treated surface water purchased from Fort Worth Water Department. Fort Worth utilizes water from multiple reservoirs including Lake Bridgeport, Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Worth, Lake Benbrook, Cedar Creek Reservoir and Richland Chambers Reservoir.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality maintains Source Water Susceptibility Assessments for our water sources, describing potential contaminants based on human activities and natural conditions. This information helps us prioritize source water protection strategies.

Water Quality Standards: Our municipal water meets all Federal (EPA) requirements. Water sources (both tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water moves across land or underground, it dissolves minerals and can collect substances from animal presence or human activity.

All water, including bottled water, may contain some contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800)426-4791.

Potential Contaminants Include:

• Microbial contaminants (viruses, bacteria) from sewage treatment, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants (salts, metals) from natural sources, urban runoff, industrial discharge, oil/gas production, or farming
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential uses
• Organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants that occur naturally or result from oil/gas production and mining

EPA regulations limit contaminant levels in public water systems to ensure safety. FDA regulations establish similar limits for bottled water. Some substances may affect taste, color or odor without posing health concerns. For questions about water quality characteristics, contact our office.

1. How often is my municipal water tested?
2. What causes water hardness in Johnson County?
3. Are home water filters effective against local contaminants?
4. How do I read my water quality report?
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