Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the air release valves (ARVs) in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>An air release valve (ARV) functions to release air pockets that collect at each high point of a full pressured pipeline. An air release valve can open against internal pressure, because the internal level mechanism multiplies the float force to be greater than the internal pressure. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 241 air release valves in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the air release valves (ARVs) in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>An air release valve (ARV) functions to release air pockets that collect at each high point of a full pressured pipeline. An air release valve can open against internal pressure, because the internal level mechanism multiplies the float force to be greater than the internal pressure. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 241 air release valves in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the air release valves (ARVs) in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>An air release valve (ARV) functions to release air pockets that collect at each high point of a full pressured pipeline. An air release valve can open against internal pressure, because the internal level mechanism multiplies the float force to be greater than the internal pressure. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 241 air release valves in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the backflow preventers in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A backflow prevention device is used to protect potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. In water distribution systems, water is normally maintained at a significant pressure to enable water to flow from the tap, shower, or other fixture. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 57 backflow preventers in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the Bac-T samples in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>"Bac-T" testing, coined from the methods available for coliform detection, has become the industry standard for determining drinking water's sanitary quality due to regulatory actions put in place by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 105 Bac-T samples in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the blowoff valves in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A blowoff valve is a type of air release valve used in water systems. Air release valve are used at the highest points in the system. As air becomes trapped in the system, it needs to be released for the water to be able to flow properly. Air release valves automatically release accumulated air from the pipes. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 39 blowoff valves in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the booster pumps in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A booster pump is part of the city's water system. A booster pump increases low water pressure and flow. It provides the extra boost needed to bring water pressure to the desired level. A water booster pump provides pressure to move water from a storage tank or throughout a residential or commercial facility. Low water pressure is typically caused by things like gravity, distance from water source, additional water system, or plumbing problems. A booster pump helps alleviate these problems. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>This layer currently contains 40 booster pumps. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the fittings for the water system in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A fitting, or adapter, is used in pipe systems to connect straight sections of pipe or tube, adapt to different sizes or shapes, and for other purposes such as regulating (or measuring) fluid flow. These fittings are used in plumping to manipulate the conveyance of water, gas, or liquid waste in domestic or commercial environments, within a system of pipes or tubes. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 2,565 fittings in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the flush valves for the water system in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A flush valve is a part inside of a water system that moves the water throughout it. Flush valves come in different sizes, depending on the design.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 114 flush valves in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments.
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the pressure relief valves (PRV) for the water system in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A pressure relief valve (PRV) is designed to open at a preset pressure or temperature level and relieve the system when it has exceeded the desired level. The valve's relief of elevated liquid, gas, or steam pressures prevents damage to the system. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 52 pressure relief valves in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments.
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the raw water pump station in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A raw water pump station is a machine that can be used to transport water from one site to another, without needing direct human or animal input. These devices can supply water to canals, circulate water in treatment systems and can even drain water from low lying land. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There is currently 1 raw water pumping station in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the remote terminal units (RTUs) in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A remote terminal unit (RTU) is something that is used in commercial and industrial systems throughout the world. Typical applications include the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems used by electric, water, and wastewater utilities. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>This layer currently contains 33 remote terminal units. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments.
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the water testing sample sites in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>These are sites where water quality has been sampled and tested. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 6 sample sites in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments.
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the storage tanks in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A storage tank is a container that holds liquids, in this case water for the city. The City of Round Rock currently has data for 19 storage tanks, with names, addresses, locations, types, elevations, and other data for each. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the wells in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as points. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A well is an excavation or structure created in the ground by digging, driving, boring, or drilling to access groundwater in underground aquifers. The well water is drawn up by a pump, or using containers, such as buckets, that are raised mechanically or by hand. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 10 wells in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the raw waterlines in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as polylines. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>Raw water is water found in the environment that has not been treated and does not have any of its minerals, ions, particles, bacteria, or parasites removed. Raw water includes rainwater, groundwater, water from infiltration wells, and water from bodies like lakes and rivers. </SPAN></P><P STYLE="margin:1 1 1 20;"><SPAN /></P><P STYLE="margin:1 1 1 0;"><SPAN>This layer currently contains 153 raw water lines. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the billing zones for the water system in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as polygons. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A billing zone is a geographical boundary which decides how water utilities will be distributed and subsequently billed for. The zone that a residential or commercial property is located in determines how they will be billed for water usage in the city. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>This layer currently contains 66 billing zones. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the booster sites in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as polygons.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A booster site is a location for a booster pump. A booster pump is a machine which will increase the pressure of a fluid. They may be used with liquids or gases, but the construction details will vary depending on the fluid. In water, water pressure booster pumps are used to provide adequate water pressure to upper floors of high rise buildings. The need for a water pressure booster pump cam also arise after the installation of a backflow prevention device (BFD), which is currently mandated in many municipalities to protect the public water supplies from contaminants within a building entering the public water supply.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 8 booster sites in this layer. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the pressure zones for the water system in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as polygons.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A pressure zone is defined as the area bounded by both a lower and upper elevation, all of which received water from a given hydraulic grade line (HGL) or pressure from a set water surface. The HGL is usually provided by one or more storage tanks located at the same elevations so they share high and low water surfaces.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>There are currently 11 pressure zones in this layer. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the water treatment facilities in the City of Round Rock, located in Williamson County, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as polygons.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>Water treatment is any process that improves the quality of water to make it more acceptable for a specific end-use. The end use may be drinking, industrial water supply, irrigation, river flow maintenance, water recreation, or many other uses, including being safely returned to the environment. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>This layer currently contains 10 water treatment facilities. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Departments
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This layer contains the Water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) boundaries in the greater Round Rock area, located in Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas. This layer is part of an original dataset provided and maintained by the City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department. The data in this layer are represented as polygons.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>A certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) or certificate of public convenience, is a type of regulatory compliance certification for public service industries. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Service Item Id: a28ef56320d04e3f83034eec81e4828b
Copyright Text: City of Round Rock GIS/IT Department