Mission Statement
The environmental services strives to educate and inform the community about pollution prevention while meeting all storm water permit requirements as defined by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
General Overview
The Environmental Services Division provides public education and outreach activities to educate the citizens (young and old) about the flood risks, flood event preparedness, pollution prevention techniques, hurricane preparedness, and other environmental benefits that are in line with the requirements of Municipal Storm Sewer Separate System (MS4) Permit issued by TCEQ, and Community Rating System (CRS) managed by National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) of Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA). The division also responds to complaints from environmental pollution, illegal dumping, etc.
TCEQ forms such as Notices of Intent (NOI), Notices of Termination (NOT) etc., must be sent to the Environmental Division office only.