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Home My WebLink AboutUBI 2012 JUNECITY OF COLLEGE STATION Cost and Benefits Funded by utility revenues, the system cost about $3.3 million and has been in the works for more than a decade. College Station plans to eventually use reclaimed water to irrigate Stephen C. Beachy Central Park and other city facilities as well. The reclamation system substantially reduces demands on our potable water system, which will delay costly expansions and the need to drill additional groundwater wells to support our rapid growth. That saves money for the water utility and our customers. Is Reclaimed Water Safe? Water reuse is a safe and responsible approach to conserving water resources. Reclaimed wastewater undergoes a high level of treatment to remove bacteria and viruses, and extensive testing ensures that the water meets quality standards. Recycled water pipelines are colored purple to distinguish them from those carrying drinking water or untreated wastewater. Inside College Station * * * * * * * City of College Station * Home of Texas A&M University® * College Station, Texas * * * * * * * The Brazos Valley’s long drought is over -- at least for now -- but conserving our water resources remains one of the City of College Station’s highest priorities. The city’s proactive conservation efforts took another giant step this May when its first reclaimed water system began operating at Veterans Park & Athletic Complex. Reclaimed water, sometimes called recycled or reused water, is the beneficial and sustainable use of treated wastewater. This virtually drought-proof water supply is pumped from the Carters Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to irrigate the entire park. The high-quality recycled water will save about 25 million gallons of drinking water each year, which is enough to: • Cover Kyle Field to a depth of 57 feet (twice as high as the goal posts); • Fill 250 million 12-ounce bottles; • Provide every College Station resident with enough to drink (1 gallon per day) for 8 ½ months. June 2012 Make Every Drop Count Reclaimed water is just one of many city programs designed to reduce water usage. Here are some others: --> College Station Water Services offers no-cost water usage checkups for residential and commercial customers. These visits are designed to inform customers about efficient water use and ways you can save water in your landscapes. --> Rebates are available to customers who replace old toilets with high-flush volumes (more than 3.5 gallons per flush) with new WaterSense-labeled toilets that use 1.28 gallons or less. --> Rebates are available for rainwater collection barrels of 30 or more gallons. They don’t even have to contain rain to qualify – they just need to be hooked up and ready when the rain falls. --> The City of College Station is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense program, which promotes efficient products and practices. WaterSense-labeled products use at least 20 percent less water while performing as well as, or better than, conventional models. The city also is a partner in Water IQ, a conservation awareness program developed by the Texas Water Development Board. For more information about reclaimed water or water conservation in College Station, go to cstx.gov/water. QUICK LINKS >>> cstx.gov/water Making Every Drop Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Fun at the Library Events, Programs & Reading The Bryan-College Station Public Library System has a variety of special events, programs and reading materials for everyone. They even have eBooks compatible with iPods, iPhones, iPads, Androids, Sony eReaders, Nooks and Kindles available to library system cardholders. Computers with WiFi internet access are also accessible at all library locations. Registration for the Summer Reading program is underway and closes on July 31. Children, teen or adult readers can register to receive a reading log that can be used for a chance to win prizes at the end of August. To register for the Summer Reading program or to view other activities, visit bcslibrary.org, call 979-764-3416 or stop by the Larry J. Ringer Library (1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kids Klub Enrollment Begins July 26 K-6th Grade CSISD Students Are you looking for after-school care options for your children? Look no further! Kids Klub is an enrichment and recreation based after-school program that serves kindergarten through sixth-grade students at each elementary and intermediate school in the College Station Independent School District (CSISD). This program is a joint venture through City of College Station Parks & Recreation and the CSISD Community Education Departments. Kids Klub runs 3-6 p.m. on school days and offers a variety of activities. Registration begins July 26. The first day of CSISD classes and Kids Klub will be on Aug. 27. To register, visit csisd.org and click on the Student/Parent Info link and then the Kids Klub link. For more information about this program, visit cstx.gov/kidsklub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Adopt-A-Street Program Beautify & Maintain The City of College Station’s Adopt-A- Street program provides businesses, organizations, neighborhood associations and individuals the opportunity to enhance the look of their community by beautifying and maintaining a street or section of a street. If you adopt a street, you are committed to pick up litter four times per year for a minimum of two years. The City of College Station will provide safety vests and trash bags on your litter pickup days and pick up and dispose of your collected litter. A sign will also be installed at your adopted street to recognize you or your group for your community service efforts. For an application and more details, visit cstx.gov/adoptastreet or call 979-764-3690. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mosquito Abatement Program Are mosquitoes causing a buzz? The City of College Station can help through Mosquito Abatement, a program designed to grant funds to registered neighborhood and homeowners associations for the purchase of mosquito abatement products. These associations can receive a rebate when they purchase mosquito dunks containing B.t.i, a live bacteria that is deadly to mosquito larvae but harmless to other living things. If you are not part of a neighborhood or homeowners association, you can still purchase the mosquito dunks through the City of College Station at a reduced price, but you will not be eligible for the rebate. Visit cstx.gov/neighbor or call 979-764- 6262 for more information. Inside College Station June 2012 {PAGE 2} events coming in July July 4 | City Offices Closed No Recycling Collection. Other collection as scheduled. July 12 | City Council Meetings 6 p.m. Workshop | 7 p.m. Regular cstx.gov/calendar July 18 | Exploring History Lunch Lecture Series presents Brazos River History & a Levee by Wendy Patzewitsch at 11:30 a.m., CS Conference Center. RSVP by July 16 to Kelly Kelbly at 979-764- 6351 or kkelbly@cstx.gov. July 26 | City Council Meetings 6 p.m. Workshop | 7 p.m. Regular cstx.gov/calendar AQUATIC EVENTS cstx.gov/pools July 4 | Independence Day Party All pools will operate Noon-6 p.m. There will be exciting games! July 11 | Atlantis Day Dress like your favorite underwater character and get in free 2-4 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon. July 12, 18 & 26 | Family Nights Families get half-price admission at Adamson Lagoon, 7:30–9:30 p.m. July 18 | Two Can Swim Bring in two canned goods and receive half-price admission 2-4 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon. July 25 | Double Dip Day Receive free ice cream with admission 2-4 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon. July 31 | Christmas in July Come out to Adamson Lagoon 2-4 p.m. to enjoy Christmas carols, visits with Santa and ornament decorating.