Central San Enrolling For Citizens Academy

From the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District: Ask anyone what they think about their sewer service, and they will likely say that as long as their toilet flushes, they have nothing to think about. But for those who wonder what happens after that waste disappears from view, Central San invites you to attend their Citizens Academy, which provides a free, behind-the-scenes look at a core service that seldom sees the spotlight: wastewater treatment.

Participants in the Academy learn how Central San operates as a government agency; how it is increasing recycled water use throughout central Contra Costa County; and how it cleans wastewater using biology, chemistry, engineering, and technology. They also tour its treatment plant, laboratory, recycled water fill station, and household hazardous waste collection facility.

“Central San Academy demystifies the nature of the services we provide and explains how and why we invest the money our customers pay for those services,” said Roger Bailey, Central San’s General Manager. “We describe what we do, how we recover resources, and how we keep costs down. No one comes out of the Academy saying they don’t know what Central San does, or why they have to pay for our services.”

The Central San Academy earned the Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy Award from the California Special Districts Association in 2016.

The Academy is Free, but interested individuals must apply. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., from March 27 to May 1, 2018 (except for a 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. facilities tour on April 17 (no evening class) and one alternate date for those who cannot make the April 17 tour). The classes are held at Central San’s Multipurpose Room, 5019 Imhoff Place in Martinez. Participants must be 18 or older. Apply now – space is limited!

For more information and to apply, please go here.

Image via the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District