Capital Projects, Public Communications, Water Services

Peek behind the curtain by touring the Lick Creek sewer plant after Friday’s ribbon-cutting

On Friday, The City of College Station invites you to learn how wastewater is transformed into clean water when we dedicate the $39 million expansion of Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant at 11 a.m. After the ribbon cutting, we’ll take interested residents on a tour of the largest capital project in our city’s history. Continue reading Peek behind the curtain by touring the Lick Creek sewer plant after Friday’s ribbon-cutting

Public Communications, Water Services

Sewer system smoke testing scheduled for next week in the Carter’s Grove neighborhood

College Station Water Services will conduct routine smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system in the Carter’s Grove neighborhood the week of September 18. The testing will occur between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and may continue into the following next week if needed. Continue reading Sewer system smoke testing scheduled for next week in the Carter’s Grove neighborhood

City Manager, Public Communications, Water Services

College Station initiates Stage 1 water restrictions under city’s drought contingency plan

Effective Tuesday, the City of College Station is initiating Stage 1 water restrictions under the city’s Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Plan. Current conditions require the restrictions to ensure public health and safety if water lines break, a large fire occurs, or equipment malfunctions. Continue reading College Station initiates Stage 1 water restrictions under city’s drought contingency plan

Public Communications, Water Services

What’s Up? Video: Smart Irrigation Month emphasizes the value of responsible watering

In this episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Marketing Coordinator Grace Hallowell and Water Resource Coordinator Jennifer Nations discuss Smart Irrigation Month in July and sensible ways for residents to save money while watering responsibly. Continue reading What’s Up? Video: Smart Irrigation Month emphasizes the value of responsible watering

Public Communications, Water Services

5 smart ways to trim your water bill while helping your landscape flourish this summer

Last summer was among the hottest and driest College Station has experienced, and this summer promises more of the same. With Wednesday marking the first day of summer, we offer these simple tips to ensure a healthy landscape and low water bills while helping us maintain a reliable water system for everyone. Continue reading 5 smart ways to trim your water bill while helping your landscape flourish this summer

College Station Utilities, Public Communications, Sustainability, Water Services

Get started on trimming your summer water bill with this weekend’s sales tax holiday

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to spruce up your landscape with water-efficient plants, repair leaks, and upgrade plumbing fixtures. The Texas Comptroller’s Office offers a sales tax holiday for water-efficient and energy-efficient products from Saturday through Monday. Continue reading Get started on trimming your summer water bill with this weekend’s sales tax holiday