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20 GOAL 6.5: Incorporate public health concerns in drainage facility construction and maintenance. OBJ. 6.5a: Control the mosquitoes. The City annually sprays for mosquitoes when needed or when it is anticipated that an increase in mosquito activity will occur. Detection traps are strategically located and inspected when increased mosquito activity is likely. Spraying is an ongoing project coordinated using City and County assets. GOAL 6.6: Assure that drinking water meets the highest standards for quality. OBJ.6.6a: Treat water to standards and maintain water quality. The City has adopted new standards for the design of water distribution systems as of the January 26, 2004 passage of Chapter 3 of PICM. The City continually exceeds the standards regarding water quality in the water purchased from the La Porte Area Water Authority. La Porte's water quality undergoes a State inspection on a quarterly basis and is currently listed as a Superior Water System city. Public Works Department crews flush fire hydrants on an as needed basis as part of water quality monitoring and pressure checks. La Porte monitors its water quality on a daily basis and responds immediately to water quality issues. OBJ. 6.6d: Adopt the latest codes and standards. La Porte has adopted the most current codes and standards relating to backflow prevention. These codes and standards are in compliance with State guidelines. Additionally, the plumbing code that La Porte has adopted enforces backflow prevention issues on private lines. The Public Works Director meets monthly with City of Houston officials to discuss water treatment as well as expansion issues. GOAL 6.7: Operate and maintain the water system such that all areas of the City have adequate water pressure. OBJ.6.7a: Ensure that sufficient pumps and storage facilities exist within the water distribution system to provide the required system pressure. The minimum required water pressures are exceeded in all areas within the City limits and the City has more than the minimum amount of water storage capacity for a city our size, population and water demands. A 12" waterline was extended to the water tower in the Lomax area of town. The installation of the 12" outer loop along Fairmont Parkway is complete. A 16" La Porte Area Water Authority waterline has been constructed through the Bay Area Blvd right-of-way, but no waterline available for water service taps exists in the same right-of-way. City staff is currently working with the developer of a 200 acre site along Old Underwood Road and simultaneously submitting to City Council a FY 2005-2006 Capital Improvement Project to loop the waterlines on the extreme northwest comer of town eliminating a break in the waterline system in this area. OBJ. 6.7b: Develop an ongoing maintenance program to ensure safe effective operation of the pumps, lines, and storage facilities. The Public Works Department operates an annual waterline replacement program to replace substandard lines. Coupled with this is an aggressive maintenance program to maintain the serviceability of the pumping stations and storage facilities. Up-to-date maintenance records are available for all water