Municipalities & Infrastructure Water

We have a variety of materials and programs related to the design of community and municipal infrastructure for the purpose of helping conserve and protect water resources and avoiding damage from excessive water.

Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences

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Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

BAEN has three major programs focused towards OSSF education and training: classroom education, field training and demonstration, and online (website) education and information dissemination.    

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Municipalities & Infrastructure Water

Publications

Publication

This publication discusses the design, construction, and maintenance of rain gardens as a stormwater best management practice.

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Like paper and plastic, some water can be recycled. This “graywater” which can be water from bathtubs, showers, clothes washing machines, and some sinks can then be used in landscapes.

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This publication includes a glossary of key terms and answers to frequently asked question about The Clean Water Act and its amendments to regulate certain discharges of stormwater.

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

Texas AgriLife Extension’s Urban and Municipal Park programs conduct research and provide continuing education for community leaders and boards, park practitioners, volunteers, and friends groups.

Courses

Course

Learn to design and manage solar powered pumping systems for landscape and small landowner farming operations. This course provides 4 hours of continuing education units for Texas Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, and others who self-report.

Pros in Parks

This four-course bundle series is for anyone interested in learning about parks, open spaces, sports turf management, stream management, and more!

All Resources on Municipalities & Infrastructure Water

  • Publication

    This publication discusses the design, construction, and maintenance of rain gardens as a stormwater best management practice.

  • Publication

    Like paper and plastic, some water can be recycled. This “graywater” which can be water from bathtubs, showers, clothes washing machines, and some sinks can then be used in landscapes.

  • Publication

    This publication includes a glossary of key terms and answers to frequently asked question about The Clean Water Act and its amendments to regulate certain discharges of stormwater.

  • Publication

    This publication describes how to plan, design and install various types of soil storage and infiltration systems.

  • Publication

    This manual is intended for use as an instructional guide accompanying a short course discussing wastewater loading to onsite wastewater treatment systems.

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