Outside residents can now use ISD's Residential Recycled Water Fill Station

Looking for Recycled Water to water your plants, gardens and fall flowers? ISD is offering the opportunity for outside residents to receive our clean recycled water. 

Before ISD's Residential Recycled Water Fill Station was only open to Oakley and Bethel Island residents. Now that the rush has slowed down a bit, ISD is opening the Fill Station to residents outside of our boundaries.

For a small fee of $1 per load, non-residents of Oakley and Bethel Island can get up to 300 gallons of recycled water per trip to the fill station.

Those interested can purchase a $25 "Punch-It" card at ISDs Main Office at 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley. This will allow the customer 25 trips to the Residential Recycled Water Fill Station. (No money is taken at the fill station, those interested must purchase a punch-it card.)

ISD's Residential Recycled Water Fill Station hours are:
Monday through Thursday: 11 am to 6 pm
Friday: 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm
Closed Sundays

For more information on recycled water and how it can be used see ISD's website.

Residential Fill Station Stats for September 2015

During the month of September nearly 4,000 trips were made to the ISD Residential Recycled Water Fill Station dispensing nearly one million gallons of water. By comparison nearly four million gallons of water was given out at ISD's Commercial Fill Station. 

ISD is planning to continue to give out recycled water throughout the fall as long as the demand for water is requested by the local residents and commercial users. 

For more information see our website.

Busy Days at the Fill Station last week

Don't forget to stop by ISD's Residential Recycled Water Fill Station this week and get your stamp for the "Showcase Oakley" event. We're giving out information on our recycled water and you'll also receive a free grocery tote.

Here are the totals so far since we opened the facility.

Usage for Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Thanks for your patience when using the Residential Recycled Water Fill Stations. Remember this is a pilot program and we are learning as we grow. 

Wednesday, July 15 totals for the Residential Recycled Water Fill Station

ISD Residential Fill Station Report for Saturday, July 11, 2015

Check out how many people have been visiting our Fill Station so far

Welcome to the ISD Residential Recycled Water Fill Station News and Notes Blog

On June 20 ISD opened a Residential Recycled Water Fill Station to help Oakley and Bethel Island residents keep their lawn, trees and other landscaping green and bright throughout the coming year.

What is recycled water?

It is wastewater that has received extensive treatment so it can be used for many non-potable uses such as landscaping irrigation, surface washing, dust control, food crop irrigation, decorative fountains, toilets flushing, and much more.

Why all the purple color?

Non-potable recycled water is often distributed with a dual piping network that keeps recycled water pipes completely separate from potable water pipes. In the United States and some other countries, non-potable recycled water is distributed in lavender (light purple or the color of Gene Wilder or Johnny Depp's waistcoat, whichever Willy Wonka reference you like) pipes to distinguish it from potable water. The use of the color purple pipes is noted to be pioneered by the Irvine Ranch Water District in Southern California.  

These days when we talk about any kind of recycled water we ofter reference the color purple or purple pipe. 

Can I water my plants with recycled water? 

Yes, all plants can be watered with recycled water. This includes edible plants such as fruit trees, vegetables and herbs. Just remember to wash all fruits, vegetables, and herbs with drinking water prior to consumption. 

What do I have to do to get my own recycled water?

It is simple and just takes a few minutes. Complete a use agreement form and bring it to the residential fill station at 450 Walnut Meadows Dr., Oakley, during the Residential Recycled Water Fill Station open hours posted at www.ISDP2.com. You will also find an application on the website so you can have it ready when you come in.

 The on-duty attendant will provide required training in the proper use of recycled water and procedures for collection, issue you a wallet card, and answer any questions you may have.

Where can I find out more information?

Visit ISDs website at www.ISDP2.org or stop by the Residential Recycled Water Fill Station during business hours.