Regulatory Requirements and Permitting

Regulatory Requirements and Permitting

EJA works with various public and private entities to ensure compliance and obtain appropriate permits to operate and minimize violations from various regulatory agencies.

  • Emergency Preparedness Plans (TCEQ)
  • Drought Contingency Plans (Multiple municipalities)
  • Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)
  • Lead and Copper Rule Support
    • Lead in School and Childcare Facility Training and Testing
    • Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI)

Case Studies

Texas Heritage Vineyards

Texas Heritage Vineyards, located in Fredericksburg, Texas, needed to open their winery and comply with TCEQ regulations. They were not receiving drinking water from the city and had to have drinking water hauled to their site. EJA helped Texas Heritage Vineyards navigate the permitting process to get a TCEQ approved water storage tank to provide drinking water to their tasting room. The water storage tank ensures that Texas Hertiage Vineyards can serve more than 200 visitors a day.

Jester King Brewery

Jester King Brewery, a popular brewery in Dripping Springs, wanted TCEQ authorization to re-use their brewery wastewater to irrigate landscaping instead of having the water hauled off. With our commitment to sustainability, EJA successfully obtained a water reuse authorization from TCEQ. In addition, EJA helped Jester King Brewery expand their septic system to both the brewery and newly acquired restaurant. Jester King brewery serves up to 300 visitors a day.

City of Austin

 In partnership with Thonhoff Consulting Engineers, EJA obtained approval for the Austin Water Utility from the City of Austin Development Services Division to rehabilitate aging water and wastewater pipelines on 38th Street, 40th Street, and Red River Street. The pipes were over 50 years old and this project ensured continuing service to a growing metropolitan city.

City of Pecos

EJA helped the City of Pecos with their Water Conservation Annual Report, compiling data from their Water Use Survey, Water Loss Audit, and Annual Conservation Reports. EJA coordinated with the Texas Water Development Board to ensure the completion of applicable documents. Without this report, they would have difficulty requesting funding for infrastructure projects.