Water Utility

Responsibilities

The Water Treatment Utility Team is responsible for providing safe drinking water to the citizens of Sanger.  The water is stored and treated at various locations around the city and maintained by our team.  The quality of our drinking water is closely monitored.

The Sanger Public Works Water Division maintains approximately 44 miles of city water mains and 2,750 water meters. Water Division employees are responsible for checking, testing, repairing/replacing water meters, reading water meters, turning water services on and off for new and departing residents, and turning water services off for non-payment. 

The division maintains 6 water wells, 1 purchased water site, 3 elevated storage tanks, and 5 ground storage tanks.  Staff monitors all water wells and tanks around the clock, utilizing the City's supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) computerized monitoring system.

Water Quality

The City of Sanger maintains a "Superior" rating and extensively tests the water to assure that the system maintains this rating.  

Water Quality Reports

The Annual Water Quality Report contains important information regarding the source and quality of your drinking water. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires it to be published annually.

2024 Water Quality Report
2024 Water Quality Report (Revised)

View past years' Annual Water Quality Reports in the Archive Center.

Water Supply

We have a daily water supply of about 700,000 gallons of treated water. The majority of our water comes from numerous municipal wells, and a small portion is purchased from the Upper Trinity Water Utility.

Water Meters

Meter boxes should be kept accessible at all times.  City crews must be able to access the water meter at all times.  Should an emergency situation arise and a resident's water meter is not easily accessible, severe water damage could result in your home or business.  Residents should mow and weed trim around their meter boxes and remove grass, dirt, and other debris from the top of the meter box.  Do not block the meter access with vehicles, mowers, trash, or other items.

Contact Utility Billing

The utility customer service department handles accounts, billing, and metering issues. You can Email Utility Customer Service or call 940-458-7930.

Lead Service Line Inventory

 As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and health of our residents, and in alignment with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, we are providing this tool to help you easily access information regarding the materials used in the service lines that connect your property to the water system.
Why This Is Important
Lead service lines can present significant health risks, particularly for children and pregnant women.  Our inventory enhances transparency and allows residents to better understand the materials used in both the public and private portions of their service lines, reflecting our dedication to safeguarding community health.
Please note that this inventory reflects the materials of the service lines from the water main to the meter (public side) and from the meter to your home's point of entry (private side). It does not provide details about the materials used in your home's internal plumbing.

Homes Built After 1986
According to the EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), homes built after 1986 are less likely to have lead service lines due to the federal and state regulations that restrict the use of lead in plumbing systems. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) passed in 1986, banned the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux in plumbing systems, which significantly reduced the likelihood of lead exposure in newer homes. However, please note that this does not guarantee that no lead is present, as plumbing materials from other sources could still pose a risk.