Public Utility Commission of Texas Documents: T&W Water Service Company's Response to Commission Staff's Request for Information

In a recent document filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, T&W Water Service Company, dba Blue Topaz Utilities, has provided responses to Commission Staff's request for information regarding their application for the sale, transfer, or merger of their facilities and certificate rights in Harris County. The responses cover various aspects of the application, including capital improvement plans, wastewater transfer permit requests, and compliance with environmental regulations. The document sheds light on the company's plans and compliance status, providing valuable insights for stakeholders and the Commission.

Key Takeaways:

• T&W Water Service Company stipulates that their responses to Commission Staff's request for information may be treated as if they were filed under oath, as per the agreement with the Commission.
• The company has not yet submitted a wastewater transfer permit request to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) but plans to do so prior to closing on the transfer.
• The company has attached the agreed order for the Cottage Gardens Public Water System to address Staff 1-3's request, confirming their compliance with environmental regulations.
• The capital improvement plan, as required by Staff 1-1, includes a budget and estimated timeline for the construction of facilities necessary to provide full service to the requested area. However, detailed information about the location of planned improvements is not yet available.
• The company will provide supplemental data referencing Attachments 1 and 10 to ensure each category in the capital improvement plan is adequately addressed.
• The funding for the construction of facilities will be provided by the company itself, as stated in Attachment 9 to the Application, which includes a surety bond and affidavit.
• The parties do not have a map showing the location of planned improvements, as detailed information is not yet available.

Statistics:

• 9 DOCKET NO. 58098
• 30 June 2025 - Filed Date of the document
• 1-9 - Range of Staff Request for Information numbers addressed by the company
• 1-1 - Staff Request for Information asking about capital improvement plans
• 1-2 - Staff Request for Information asking about wastewater transfer permit requests
• 1-3 - Staff Request for Information asking about compliance with environmental regulations
• 1013271 - Public Water System ID number for the Cottage Gardens Public Water System
• 6.30.2025 - Date for certified service of the document

Sources:

• Public Utility Commission of Texas
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
• Cottage Gardens Public Water System