Bryan and College Station are jointly encouraging residents to conserve water as recent triple-digit temperatures have driven a rapid increase in water demand across both cities.
The gist
The cities of Bryan and College Station said in an Aug. 26 news release that there are currently no water-use restrictions in place in either city. Conservation efforts now could help prevent the need for mandatory restrictions if demand continues to rise, they said in the release.
According to the cities, when water demand approaches a system’s production capacity, water towers have less ability to maintain adequate levels and less room to respond to emergencies such as water line breaks, large fires or equipment malfunctions.
Mapping it out
Officials recommend residents:
- Limit outdoor watering to twice per week
- Avoid watering during the hottest part of the day
- Check irrigation systems for leaks and make sure sprinklers are not watering sidewalks, driveways or streets
- Turn off sprinklers around rainy days
- Follow weekly irrigation recommendations from Brazos Valley WaterSmart
Brazos Valley WaterSmart’s current recommendation is to water two days per week when it has not recently rained and rain is not predicted in the near future.
The cities also encouraged residents to report suspected water leaks.
- Bryan residents call during business hours: (979) 209-5900
- Bryan residents call outside of business hours: (979) 822-3777
- For College Station residents: (855) 528-4278
- College Station residents may also use the SeeClickFix app on their mobile device or online
Going forward
Officials said conserving water now can help maintain adequate supplies for essential needs, including fire protection and public health, and potentially avoid mandatory restrictions.
