Morris County MUA

The Morris County MUA is proud to present our Annual Water Quality Report for 2018. This document includes comprehensive water quality monitoring results from our facilities for your awareness and confidence.

Our mission has always been to deliver safe, reliable water to our community. Morris County MUA operates exclusively as a bulk water supplier, utilizing groundwater as our source. We treat this water with sodium hypochlorite for disinfection and lime for pH balance to ensure optimal quality.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has completed a Source Water Assessment Report for our system, available at www.state.nj.us/dep/swap/ or by contacting NJDEP's Bureau of Safe Drinking Water at 609-292-5550.

For questions about this report, please contact our Superintendent of Water Operations, Anthony Milonas at (973-584-5503). We encourage our valued customers to stay informed about their water quality. Regular meetings are held that the public can attend – call (973-285-8385) for schedules.

All drinking water, including bottled varieties, may contain small amounts of certain 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 (1-877-927-6337).

Water sources (both tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels across land or underground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals, sometimes radioactive materials, and can pick up substances from animal presence or human activity.

Potential contaminants in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants like salts and metals, occurring naturally or from urban runoff, industrial waste, oil/gas production, or farming
• Organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, stormwater, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants that occur naturally or result from oil/gas production and mining
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential use

To ensure tap water safety, EPA regulations limit certain contaminants in public water systems. FDA regulations establish similar limits for bottled water to provide equal protection.

Morris County MUA routinely monitors for contaminants in accordance with federal and state regulations. Our system has received monitoring waivers for asbestos, volatile organic chemicals, and synthetic organic chemicals, as state law permits less frequent monitoring when concentrations remain stable.

1. Where do I go to pay my water bill? Contact the Southlake Utility Billing Department located at 1400 Main Street, Suite 200 or call (817) 748-8051) Utility Billing Home Page
2. Who do I contact if I received a notice that my water will be turned off? Contact the Southlake Utility Billing Department located at 1400 Main Street, Suite 200 or call (817) 748-8051) Utility Billing Home Page
3. Who do I contact if I suspect a water leak in my house or yard? Contact the Southlake Public Works Operations Department at (817) 748-8082. Come Fix This!
4. How can I get an estimate of impact fees due? For an estimate of water and wastewater impact fees, contact the Public Works Administration & Engineering Department (3rd Floor of Town Hall, Suite 320) at (817) 748-8098 and they will guide you through the estimate process. You will need to provide the following information upon your call/visit:
   • Legal description (subdivision name and date of plat approval) and street address
   • Size of meter(s)
   • Type of line (irrigation, domestic or dedicated fire line)
   • Type of meter (simple, compound, or turbine)
   • Documentation of any waivers or credits which may apply
   Learn more about Impact Fees...
5. How do I determine if a water or sewer tap exists? Contact the Southlake Public Works Operations department at 1950 E. Continental Blvd. at (817) 748-8082 with your request. A field verification by the Public Works Operations department will be performed and the location will be marked if a tap is present.
6. How do I obtain a new water tap? Contact the Southlake Building Inspections Department located at 1400 Main Street, Suite 250 at (817)748-8236. The City will create a new water tap for a fee. All impact fees associated with a new water meter will be assessed by the Building Inspections Department at the point of permit. Tap costs will be billed to the customer's first utility bill. Learn more about tap costs...
7. How do I obtain a new sewer tap? As a matter of policy, the city does not create sewer taps. The property owner will need to contract with a licensed plumber for this service. The licensed plumber will need to obtain any necessary permits at the Southlake Building Inspections Department located at 1400 Main Street, Suite 250 (817) 748-8236 prior to creating the sewer tap.