How big is the Cibolo Creek municipal authority?
The Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority area encompasses approximately 58,261 acres. Click Read More. DO NOT FLUSH THESE ITEMS DOWN THE TOILET. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY IN THE TRASH.
How many miles of sewer lines does CCMA have?
The Authority maintains approximately 20.5 miles of gravity sewer line and 8.5 miles of force main. In general, the gravity system follows the natural topography and drainage basins flowing to CCMA’s Odo J. Riedel Regional Water Reclamation Plant which is rated for an annual average flow of 6.2 million gallons per day.
How does CCMA’s gravity system work?
In general, the gravity system follows the natural topography and drainage basins flowing to CCMA’s Odo J. Riedel Regional Water Reclamation Plant which is rated for an annual average flow of 6.2 million gallons per day. Over the last decade, the CCMA service area has experienced dramatic growth.
What is not allowed in the CCMA service area?
The CCMA service area encompasses approximately 58,261 acres. Cooking oil, grease, and wipes are wastes that the municipalities sewer system is not designed to handle. Be careful with the water you put back into the system. We have a detailed list of the harmful items.
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Every year we spend significant funds on Preventable Maintenance for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. These costs can result in higher monthly sewer bills for the customers living in the service area.
Disposal of Fats, Oil and Grease
Fats, oils, and grease—FOG—comes from meat fats in food scraps, cooking oil, shortening, lard, butter and margarine, gravy, and food products such as mayonnaise, salad dressings, and sour cream. FOG poured down kitchen drains accumulates inside sewer pipes.
Disposal of Medications, Pesticides and Other Household Hazardous Waste
Some consumer products contain chemicals that can present safety concerns if used or disposed of improperly. These materials are often called household hazardous wastes (HHW) and can include items like:
Help Us Protect Our System and We Will Help You Save Money
Disposal of Fats, Oil and Grease
- Fats, oils, and grease—FOG—comes from meat fats in food scraps, cooking oil, shortening, lard, butter and margarine, gravy, and food products such as mayonnaise, salad dressings, and sour cream.FOG poured down kitchen drains accumulates inside sewer pipes. As the FOG builds up, it restricts the flow in the pipe and can cause untreated wastewater to...
Disposal of Medications, Pesticides and Other Household Hazardous Waste
- Some consumer products contain chemicals that can present safety concerns if used or disposed of improperly. These materials are often called household hazardous wastes (HHW) and can include items like: 1. Corrosive cleaners (such as lye-based oven cleaner) 2. Drain cleaner 3. Fuels (gasoline, propane, diesel) 4. Paints (oil-based or some anti-mildew latex) 5. Medications 6. Pest…
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