Stormwater Operations
Stormwater Operations is
responsible for drainage control and maintenance for flood prevention in
Converse. The stormwater operations works with the
street department to provide comprehensive, efficient and effective storm water
management. Drainage maintenance and debris removal is important for flood
control. Regraded work is also being done in some
creeks to ensure proper water flow. The city of converse has a new storm water
program that was mandated by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The
stormwater inspector is Larry Moxley
he can be reached at the public works building. ( 210
) 658 -3453 or e-mail at stormwater@conversetx.net
The city will also began programs in the future for citizens and organizations
to learn and help with the beautification of our city. The main goal in the stormwater department is to have a safe and healthy city
for its citizens and the environment.
1.
Inspections of construction
projects and record keeping.
2.
Vegetation
maintenance which consists of mowing drainage channels and easements along the
channels.
3.
Natural waterways
and designed channels are inspected on a regular basis for debris removal and regrading by city crews.
4.
The street cleaning
crew sweeps city streets on a planned schedule in order to help prevent debris
from building up on curbs and causing potential drainage problems.
5.
Mapping the city’s
drainage system out and recording the system on maps for the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality. ( TCEQ )
6.
Removing trash from
the roadways and city owned parks.
7.
Brush chipping
service is also provided to the citizens to reduce the amount of organic
material going into the landfills, and is free for the residents of converse.
8.
Curbside Recycling
is also provided for the Citizens of Converse.
9.
Taking water samples
for pollutants and doing repairs on the cities outfall and inlet storm water
system.