water conservation efforts
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Topics to cover
• Overview of current conservation programs• Brazos Valley WaterSmart• Partnership with Texas A&M Agrilife Research– Irrigation checkups– Irrigation workshops
• Partnership with Public Works (smart controllers)
Peak Daily Water Demand 2015
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City of College StationWater Production Capacity vs. Max Day Demand
2.5% Growth Rate
Production Capacity
Maximum Day Demand - Expected Buildout
Maximum Day Demand with Conservation - Expected Buildout
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ay
Well 8
CoolingTowers
Well 9
Well 10 Expected BO Demand = 43 MGD
Expected w/ Conserv. = 37 MGD
Well 11/DPR/ASR
Water Supply Plan for College Station
• Wells 9, 10 and 11• Conservation and Reuse• Alternative Water Supply:– Direct Potable Reuse– Aquifer Storage & Recovery– Desalination– Surface Water: Brazos River Authority
Water Conservation:Every Drop Counts!
• Essential to keep up with rapid growth• New water sources are expensive• Water Reuse• Water Loss Tracking and Management• Conservation – Oriented Water Rates• Rainwater Harvesting• Landscape Irrigation Conservation
– Brazos Valley WaterSmart Network: – http://bvwatersmart.tamu.edu
College Station’s Conservation Programs
Rebates Irrigation checkups
Direct mail to high water
users
Water waste restrictions
Conservation-oriented
water rates
Reclaimed water
Rainwater harvesting
Brazos Valley WaterSmart
network
Irrigation Check-Ups
• Free to residential customers
• Focus on “how to” for irrigation systems
• Referral to Licensed Irrigator
• Nearly 600 checkups since 2010
Why do an Irrigation Checkup?• Over-irrigation is common• Water use going to
outdoor landscape– 13% - 64% statewide– 45% - 75% in College
Station• Recognized Best
Management Practice• Savings of 5% - 30% post-
intervention
Irrigation Check-Ups
• NOT an Irrigation Audit• Identify and correct sources
of water waste: – Inefficient irrigation system
design– Poor maintenance and
operation practices– Excessive irrigation run times– Leaking/misdirected
sprinkler heads– Lack of understanding of
irrigation controller
Irrigation Check-Ups• Evaluate controller settings• Operate & inspect system• Provide a follow-up report
with recommendations• Detailed description of
system maintenance needs• Documentation of current
irrigation schedule• Recommended irrigation
schedule for current season
Sprinkler Spruce Up Workshops•3 workshops in 2015 and 2016•Geared toward high water use neighborhoods•Licensed Irrigator with Agrilife imparts “tips of the trade” to help homeowners save water
Public Works Partnership
• Regular coordination on water use for City buildings and landscapes
• Service Level Adjustment for replacement of inefficient “clock” style controllers with efficient irrigation controllers in FY 17– Funded with Apache Corp. revenue
Questions?
Jennifer D. NationsWater Resource Coordinator
City of College StationWater Services Department
[email protected] www.cstx.gov/water
979-764-6223