HomeMy WebLinkAboutCitizens University, The Water Experience Fact Sheet, 20263 Elevated Storage Tanks
Serving 2 Pressure Planes
Rock Prairie EST - 3 MG
Park Place EST - 3 MG
Greens Prairie EST - 2 MG
Rock Prairie ElevatedRock Prairie Elevated
Storage Tank (RPEST)Storage Tank (RPEST)
6:40 - 6:55pm6:40 - 6:55pm
Rock Prairie ElevatedRock Prairie Elevated
Storage Tank (RPEST)Storage Tank (RPEST)
6:40 - 6:55pm6:40 - 6:55pm
Dowling Road PumpDowling Road Pump
Station (DRPS)Station (DRPS)
Dowling Road PumpDowling Road Pump
Station (DRPS)Station (DRPS)
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Commercial CustomersCommercial CustomersCommercial CustomersCommercial Customers
418 Commercial Grease Traps
Lick Creek WastewaterLick Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant (LCWWTP)Treatment Plant (LCWWTP)
7:15 - 7:35pm7:15 - 7:35pm
Lick Creek WastewaterLick Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant (LCWWTP)Treatment Plant (LCWWTP)
7:15 - 7:35pm7:15 - 7:35pm
2 Wastewater Treatment Plants
14.5 MGD Permitted Capacity
503 mi. Water Mains
413 mi. Sewer Mains
11,026 Water Valves
Underground InfrastructureUnderground InfrastructureUnderground InfrastructureUnderground Infrastructure
Citizens University
The Water Services Experience
April 6, 2026
8,538 Sanitary Sewer
Manholes
Lift Station #3Lift Station #3Lift Station #3Lift Station #3
10 Wells over multiple acres
27.9 MGD Max Daily Demand**
Avg. Water Temp Out of Ground is 120 F
30,445 Meters
Residential CustomersResidential CustomersResidential CustomersResidential Customers
Sandy Point PumpSandy Point Pump
Station (SPPS)Station (SPPS)
Sandy Point PumpSandy Point Pump
Station (SPPS)Station (SPPS)
3 Cooling Towers
4 Transfer Pumps
Add Sodium Hypochlorite
Water Cooled to 85 F
91 employees in 7 divisions
across 6 main facilities
Utility Service Center (USC)Utility Service Center (USC)
6:00 - 6:35pm6:00 - 6:35pm
Utility Service Center (USC)Utility Service Center (USC)
6:00 - 6:35pm6:00 - 6:35pm Well FieldWell FieldWell FieldWell Field
2 Ground Storage Tanks
8 MG GST capacity
6 Transfer Pumps
Chlorine is Added
3,515 Fire Hydrants
Tour Path
Water Flow
Wastewater Flow**Statistic recorded in 2022.
19 Lift Stations across the City
Citizens University
Water Services fact sheet
April 6, 2026
Number of contaminants monitored
Samples Analyzed Monthly
Standards Monitored
Billion gallons pumped in 2025
Million gallons per day Average
Demand
Notices of violations
225
100+
90
5.3
15
0
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irrigation? Head over to
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guidance!
Water weighs 8.34 pounds per gallon...
so our water towers hold 12-24 MILLION pounds!
Where does it go?
Beyond the Drain Video
Remember the 4 P’s &
never flush wipes!
Avg. 20 oz. bottle of water = $1.50 or $9.60 / gal.
Avg. 1K gal. tap water = $2.75 (about ¼ penny / gal.)
1,000 gal. water in 20 oz. bottles = $9,600
Where Does Our Water Come From?
We draw water from 10 wells near Lake Bryan.
95% from the Simsboro Aquifer, a deep underground water
source. No lakes or rivers here—it's all groundwater!
3 new wells are on the way by 2027!
How Do We Make Water Safe to Drink?
We disinfect water with chlorine gas and bleach, using about 400
pounds of chlorine each day.
Where Do We Store Water?
Ground storage tanks at Dowling Road Pump Station:
5 million gallons (MG) and 3 MG.
Elevated storage tanks:
Park Place: 2 MG (Steel tank on concrete column)
Greens Prairie: 3 MG (Steel fluted tank)
Rock Prairie: 3 MG (Steel tank on concrete column).
How Does the Water Reach Your Tap?
We deliver about 15 MG daily.
Each person uses about 125 gallons per day.
Our network includes 503 miles of pipes and 30,445 meters!
Challenges We Face:
High Demand: Drought and university move-in increase demand.
Aging Pipes: Older pipes leak and break, needing constant
attention. The average age of our water mains is 27 years.
Aquifer Pressure: Increased regional demand means our wells
might need deeper drilling, causing higher costs and lower water
levels.
The Water SystemThe Water SystemThe Water SystemThe Water System
Where Does Wastewater Go?
About 40% of your water use becomes wastewater.
Collection System:
Separate stormwater system keeps wastewater safe for
treatment.
413 miles of wastewater pipes.
418 grease traps in commercial kitchens keep fats out!
19 lift stations and 2 treatment plants manage wastewater.
Wastewater Treatment Plants:
Lick Creek WWTP: Permitted at 5 million gallons per day (MGD).
Carters Creek WWTP: Permitted at 9.5 MGD.
Treatment Steps:
1.Lift Pumps: Move wastewater through treatment steps.
2.Screens: Remove large items like rags, wipes, and plastics.
3.Grit Removal: Eliminates sand, gravel, and coffee grounds.
4.Aeration: Adds oxygen for tiny microbes to break down waste.
5.Clarifiers: Separates the cleaned water from solids.
6.Filters: Cloth filters trap very small particles.
7.Ultraviolet Light: UV light zaps pathogens to make water safe.
Challenges We Face:
Inflow & Infiltration: Heavy rain increases wastewater flows.
Grease Buildup: Fats and oils clog pipes, causing problems.
Growth & Funding: Expanding infrastructure, can take years.
Regulations: Frequently receive new rules from TCEQ & EPA.
Aging Infrastructure: Average age of sewer mains is 26 years.
The Wastewater SystemThe Wastewater SystemThe Wastewater SystemThe Wastewater System
All About Water Towers!
Installed
Bowl Diameter
Column Height
Capacity
GPEST
1984
100'
205'
2 MG
PPEST
2004
120'
230'
3 MG
RPEST
2023
110'
190'
3 MG
Daily average per
person water use:
125+ gallons