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1. Where can I get information about preparing for severe weather?

Do you have a plan? Do you know what to do in the event of severe weather? Find out how to be prepared by visiting our Severe Weather Awareness page.

2. How can I be sure I am doing everything I can to prevent fires?

Learn about grill safety, safe cooking, turkey fryer hazards, smoke alarms, and what to do if your car catches fire all by visiting our Fire Safety Tips page.

3. Where can I get information about CPR classes?

CPR classes are held on the third Saturday of each month beginning at 9 a.m. Get more information on our CPR page.

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1. How can I get a book that the library doesn't carry?

The Helen Hall Library provides extensive interlibrary loan services to members. Learn about those services.

2. How can I help out the library?

The library welcomes donations of books, memorials, and other gifts. Opportunities are also available for members to serve on several boards. Find out more about how you can help.

3. How do I reserve a meeting room at the library?

Helen Hall Library of League City, Texas has meeting rooms available for use by individuals, organizations, businesses and groups. Review the policies and access an application to apply for a meeting space.

4. What services are available at the library?

The library provides various services to members, including fax services, wireless access, and more. Learn more about the services available.

5. How does the library support local authors?

Title placement and promotion services are available to local authors. Find out more about those services.

6. What is the internet use policy used by the library.

Read and review the internet use policy on the policy page.

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1. How do I find a map of flood zones in League City?

The City of League City has a detailed map of flood zones, you can find the map and more information here.

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2. How do I apply for a job with the City?

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3. How do I apply for a City permit?

Residents looking to apply for a City permit can find information here. For further information, people should contact the Planning Department.

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4. How do I know if my neighbor or my property is in violation of city codes?

You can view common code violations in the City's Neighborhood Services page.

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1. How do I get engaged in League City government?

The City of League City has multiple opportunities for residents looking to volunteer or become involved in their community. Visit the "Get Involved in your City" page for more information.

2. What are the fees associated with renting a park in the City of League City, and where can I obtain a park contract?

You can find the park fee schedule on our website under City Departments and selecting Parks & Cultural Services. There you will find the park contract, and if you notice on page 2 you will see all of the fees associated with renting a City park.

3. Is Walter Hall Park operated and maintained by the City of League City?

No, this is a Galveston County Park and all questions and concerns should be addressed to the Galveston County Department of Parks & Senior Services.

4. Where is the League City Parks Recreation Department located?

The Parks Recreation Office is located at Hometown Heroes Park, 2105 Dickinson Avenue.

5. What are the office hours for the Parks Recreation Department?

The Parks Recreation Office is open Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, and on Fridays from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. The office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

6. How do I find information regarding upcoming programs and registration dates?

You can see a detailed list of programs on the City of League City website by choosing City Departments and selecting Parks & Cultural Services. There you will select Recreation Programs for a brief description of all upcoming programs being offered, as well as a listing of the registration dates.

7. Does the Parks Recreation Department offer online registration?

Yes. A link to online programs can be found on www.leaguecity.com.

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1. What kind of work requires a permit?

The following requires a permit:

• Residential additions including: Patio Covers, Storage sheds (larger than 120 square feet., room additions, etc.) 
•  Re-roof, if over 100 square feet (1 square) of shingles/roofing is to be replaced
• Water heater replacement 
• Air conditioning unit replacement 
• Gas reconnections 
• Electrical reconnections 
• Sprinkler systems
• Swimming pools, including hot tubs and spas over 24 inches deep 
• Foundation repairs and re-adjustments 
• Building demolition 
• New and replacement paving (sidewalks, driveways, patios, parking, etc.)
• Permanent and temporary signs, banners, and handbills - see the Sign Permit Application (PDF). 
• House or building moving - if the structure will be moved within or into League City and if the structure is over 8 feet wide and/or 12 feet long, then a permit will be required. Contact the League City Police Department first to have the route approved.

Visit our permits page for more information.

2. What inspections are required?

Any work which is required to be performed by a licensed trade and/or which will be covered from view before it is completed requires inspection. Specific inspections are also listed in Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.) handouts. See the individual Permit Pages for more information. Contact the Planning and Development department for more information.

3. Does League City have zoning?

Yes. Zoning regulations were adopted in August of 1999. Check with the Planning Department for any zoning regulations that may affect or restrict your project. Deed restrictions are enforced by the Homeowners Associations, not by League City.  

4. When can we perform our construction work?

All construction work may be conducted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day. Any work performed outside these hours will be subject to the noise ordinance, and citations will be issued if not in compliance. For further questions, contact the Planning and Development department.

5. When can we perform our construction work?

All construction work may be conducted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day. Any work performed outside these hours will be subject to the noise ordinance, and citations will be issued if not in compliance. For further questions, contact the Planning and Development department.

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1. How Do I Contact The Webmaster?

You can contact the League City webmaster by emailing website@leaguecity.com or by calling 281.554.1000. We appreciate your feedback!

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1. Do I need to update the registration?

Yes, each year you will be required to update your registration. A recent photo should be provided annually to help identify your child or dependent adult. In addition, the registry should be updated due to a change in address, phone number, emergency contact or the purchase of a new vehicle, to name a few.

2. How will this registry help if my child/dependent adult goes missing?

If the individual goes missing and is reported by the parent or guardian, information about physical appearance, the most likely places where he or she would go to, as well as triggers, stimulants, and de-escalation techniques will be available to every police officer in the area who is looking for the missing person. If the individual has not been reported and is incapable of effectively communicating his/her name to an officer, officers may use the individual's physical descriptors to search applicable registry photos, allowing officers to make a more timely identification.

3. If I don't live in League City, can I still register my child/dependent adult?

An individual may also be registered if at least one parent or guardian lives in League City or if the individual attends any school, day care, or assisted living in League City.

4. Will I be notified about annual renewals?

Although our agency will promote this program throughout the year, the renewals are the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian. It is recommended that you renew the registration during the month of the registrant’s birthday.

5. What guarantees do we have that the interaction between our child/dependent adult and the police will be positive once he/she is registered?

There is no guarantee with this registry of positive outcome. What the registry allows is the ability for patrol officers to access necessary information faster to begin searching. Also, if an officer comes across a "wandering" child or adult who is unable to communicate, the officer can have the database queried for persons on the registry living in the area. What is important to stress is that simply having a person registered with the registry is not going to change police responses in every instance involving an individual with a mental or intellectual disability. Police will act according to procedure and depending on circumstances.

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1. How do I become a LCPA volunteer?

Apply for a position online and the volunteer coordinator will contact you with further details.

2. Can I still help if I can’t volunteer every week?

Yes! We have several different volunteer opportunities available. Some are only once a month or even annual. There are many different ways you can help at the LCPA. For more information on these volunteer opportunities call the shelter at 281-554-1377.

3. I need to fulfill court mandated community service hours, what should I do?

If you are seeking community service hours for a pending or completed court case, please contact the shelter at 281-554-1377. Community service can be completed Sunday through Monday. You must arrive at the shelter no later than 8 a.m. Normally, the hours will be from 8 a.m.-Noon, except on Sunday and Monday, when the hours are from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Requirements

Requirements for the program:

• No one under the age of 18 will be accepted for community service hours.
• No one with any allergies or sensitive to cats, dogs, birds, or cleaning chemicals will be allowed.
• You must wear long pants, closed toe non-slip shoes and a shirt with sleeves (long or short).

Other restrictions may apply, please contact the shelter for more information.

4. Can my group set-up a service day?

A service project is a great way for anybody to get involved and help animals! Students who complete a project to benefit the League City Pets Alive can receive community service credit for school or a youth organization. Check out the list below for project ideas.

• Supply Drives: Organize a supply or food drive to benefit the animals. Check out the wish list for a comprehensive list of accepted donations.
• Fundraising Events: Organize a fundraiser and raise money to help pets in need. Your fundraiser could be a bake sale, tag sale, car wash, lemonade stand, penny drive, craft sale or whatever you can imagine!
• Craft Projects: Make homemade items to donate to the animals. Check out a list of craft project ideas.
• Other Projects: Check out a list of projects that can be done to help us help our homeless animals.

5. I would like to set-up a tour of the shelter for my group, how do I do that?

If you would like a tour of our shelter please contact our special events team and fill out a request form. Please include as much details as possible so we can do our best to accommodate your group. It is highly recommended, if this is your groups first time visiting our shelter, your group leader should visit our shelter prior to scheduling a tour to see if our shelter is suitable for your group. Large groups are not recommended due to limited space.

6. I would like to have the League City Pets Alive at our special event, how do I make this request?

Is your organization hosting an event and want League City Pets Alive to participate? We would love to partner with you  to help spread the message of humane treatment of animals and pet adoption. Please fill out the form and someone will contact you shortly in regards to your request. Thank you!

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1. Can we still use our red recycling bins from the previous company?

No. Recycling will not be picked up in any container other than the 48-gallon, wheeled, topped cart, or in a clear plastic recycle bag that can be purchased at a grocery, hardware, or discount store retailer like Walmart.

2. What items can be recycled in curbside pick-up? Also, do we need to remove the bottle cap lids off of our water and soda bottles?

View a list of all acceptable recyclable items. No, it is not necessary to remove bottle caps for bottles to be recycled.

3. Do I need to separate or bag my recycling items?

Not at all. There is no need to sort or separate your recyclables. If you need to bag them for items that will not fit in your container please do so in clear or clear blue bags only and place them with your bin or on top of your bin.

4. I live in an apartment. Can I recycle?

That depends on the complex in which you reside. If your complex has recycling containers out we encourage you to take advantage of them. While we do not provide bins to apartment residents we do urge you to utilize the city's recycling center at 1535 Dickinson Avenue. The center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for recycling drop off.

5. Are we allowed to mark a large polycart for recycling and fill it?

The simple answer is no. All recycling should be placed in the 48 gallon bins and/or bagged in clear plastic bags. Polycarts, even if marked with recycling symbols, will not be emptied by AmeriWaste.

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1. What is the Water Production staff doing and why?

The League City Water Production Department is implementing a common utility maintenance procedure called unidirectional flushing. It involves opening specifically-selected fire hydrants and closing specifically selected valves under controlled conditions to scour the inner surface of water distribution pipes.

The scouring process helps to remove corrosion scale and sediment that accumulate naturally over time. If otherwise left in place, these deposits could degrade water quality and restrict pipeline carrying capacity.

2. Will flushing be done in my neighborhood?

The city is continuing the UDF program in certain areas of town in the upcoming months. Specific areas for flushing will be posted on the city website. Flushing will normally occur between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

3. I lost water service. Why, and what do I do?

Though not intentional, this happens from time-to-time during the flushing program.

During flushing, certain valves are closed to provide control over the direction of flow. It is likely that a valve closure resulted in loss of supply to your block. The crew will be sent to your block immediately to investigate and identify which valves may be closed and need to be re-opened.

4. Will I be paying for the water used in flushing?

No, each residence and business is individually metered at the service connection to determine consumption. Your utility bill is based on your specific meter readings.

5. Why does flush water (hydrant or sink) appear discolored?

The color is due to the presence of solids that are scoured from the surface of the pipes. These may include sand, sediment, iron (rust), and manganese, all of which are naturally-occurring and common to virtually every water system. At the levels that cause mild discoloration, these solids are not harmful; although they may impart an undesirable taste to the water.

6. How do I get rid of the discolored appearance?

Customers are advised to fully open their cold water faucets in their kitchen and bathroom to flush this water out of their service piping and plumbing lines. In most cases, the water should begin to run clear again within a minute. If it does not clear, please let us know and we will have a crew sent to your house to investigate further.

7. Is the water safe to drink?

Yes, water production staff has maintained compliance with all state and federal drinking water quality standards. We perform frequent quality assurance / quality control monitoring throughout the system to ensure the safety and aesthetic quality of your water.

Each year, water production staff prepares the consumer confidence report for all our customers. This report summarizes the results of testing and provides a comparison to regulatory standards. We are performing flushing as a proactive measure to further enhance water quality and help ensure continued compliance.

8. Is this counterproductive to conservation?

League City Water Production strongly values, encourages, and practices water conservation measures. In developing the flushing program, we considered the impact of water use and weighed it against the known benefits of flushing. While a fair amount of water is used and is necessary to create an effective scour, we use a flushing practice called unidirectional flushing that is specifically designed to reduce overall water usage.

9. Why is league city doing this? Aren’t the water pipes clean?

Because water mains are designed to handle fire flow, which may be several times larger than domestic or commercial water flow, the velocity of flow (or rate that water flows through pipes) in most mains is normally fairly low. Due to this, solids may settle on the bottom of the pipes. The problem may be more significant where there are dead-end pipes or areas of low water use.

Over time, these deposits reduce the “carrying capacity” of the pipe. They can also be a source of color, odor, and taste problems in the water if the deposits are stirred up by increases in the flow. Flushing the pipes at high velocities will normally remove most of the settled substances and discolored or stale water.

10. What else do league city customers need to know to prepare for the flushing process?

During the actual flushing process, water customers may experience some disturbance in their usual water service such as a short-term decrease in water pressure or the appearance of “brown water.” Although the water should not pose a health risk, it is best to avoid drinking the water until it runs clear from the tap.

Avoid washing clothes while flushing is happening in your area and don’t wash if there is a brown tint to the water. Plan ahead and do your laundry over the weekend to avoid the possibility of having stained clothes. If you inadvertently have washed your clothes in “brown or discolored water,” do not use bleach. This will set the stains in your laundry.

Don’t prepare baby food or formula if the water is discolored. Use bottled water or pre-prepared food and formula. You can also boil the water for one minute to ensure safety.

It’s often a good idea to use water stored in the refrigerator to drink, even when the flushing program is over. This a good habit to get into in the case of an emergency.

11. Who do I call with questions?

Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Mike Moreno, water quality supervisor, at 281-554-1042. You may also call our main office at 281-554-1041.

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1. What does the Water Production Department do?

The Water Production Department monitors 10 water pump stations, 8 groundwater wells and 4 elevated towers throughout the city to ensure water quality and adequate water pressure is provided for public health, daily needs, and emergency needs such as fire fighting. Our operators perform daily water quality analysis at each pump station as well as state-required bacteriological testing at residences throughout the city.

2. What do I do if my water smells or tastes bad?

Please call us! We will speak to you about your problem and get your address and contact information. Then, we’ll send an operator to your location where he will determine the best solution. Most often, by flushing the main line on your street, your taste and odor problem should be eliminated.

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1. How do I find out more about positions open with the city?

We post all of our job openings on our website. The postings are updated consistently so be sure to check them frequently. You can also sign up for "Notify Me" and be alerted via email when a new posting is up.

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2. How do I apply for a job with the City?

We currently have our application online. Simply fill it out and click submit.

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1. Why did my water bill go up?

Questions to ask yourself for the consumption period that you are being billed:

Did I or do I have any toilets that run or “hang up”; TO CHECK TOILETS: add food coloring to the tank and wait about 30 minutes and then check the bowl. If the bowl has the coloring, that would indicate a toilet leak.

Did I have any dripping faucets inside or out; or did I have any plumbing problems?

Did I have company that stayed a few days?

Did I water the yard, flowers, landscaping?

Am I showering more due to the summer heat?

Am I having to add water to the pool to keep it at a certain level?

Does the triangle, (which is the leak detector), on the face of my water meter, move when I don’t have water running in the house? If yes, that would indicate a leak.

2. Why doesn’t the “Save to Billfold” option work when I pay online thru Click2Gov?

User puts a checkmark when paying a bill; thereafter; payments need to be made using the button on the left “Make Payment”

Click the “On Demand” button

User can now click on “Pay Now” button in the On Demand window

It prompts only for the amount to be paid and the CW2 number

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1. How can I tell if I have leaks in my home plumbing system?

• Check your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter changes at all, you probably have a leak.
• Examine faucet gaskets and pipe fittings for any water on the outside of the pipe to check for surface leaks.
• Identify toilet leaks by placing a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl before you flush, you have a leak.

2. How concerned should I be about a leaky toilet?

A leaky toilet can waste as much as 200 gallons of water a day. A common reason toilets leak is that the toilet flapper has become worm and no longer seals closed once the toilet has filled.

3. Which uses more water, a bath or a shower?

A full bathtub requires about 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower under a low-flow shower head uses 10 to 25 gallons. Don’t run water down the drain while it heats up.

4. What indoor home activity uses the most water?

Inside the home, water use is evenly distributed among appliances, but nearly 30% is flushed down the toilet. A typical household of four uses 400 gallons of water per day. Clothes washing accounts for 26%, followed by showers at 20% and faucets (washing dishes, brushing teeth, etc.) is at 19%.

5. How can I conserve water with my swimming pool?

If you have a pool, keep the water level low to minimize splashing, and use a cover to slow evaporation. An average-sized pool can lose about 1,000 gallons of water per month if left uncovered.

6. What is drip irrigation?

Drip irrigation, also known as trickle irrigation or micro-irrigation, is an irrigation method which saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters.

7. How is water recycled / reclaimed?

Water utilities use a variety of well-tested and reliable treatment processes to recycle / reclaim water. Utilities generally describe the various stages of treatment rather than the technologies utilized when referring to water quality, as there are multiple treatment techniques for achieving essentially the same result.

Generally speaking, the four core stages of treatment are primary treatment, secondary treatment, tertiary or advanced treatment, and disinfection. The number of treatment steps will vary based on how the water will be used. Most recycled water, however, will undergo some form of disinfection.

8. Is recycled / reclaimed water safe?

Reclaimed water is highly engineered for safety and reliability so that the quality of reclaimed water is more predictable than many existing surface and groundwater sources. Reclaimed water is considered safe when appropriately used.

Although reclaimed water is of very high quality, it is not used directly for drinking water in the United States. Reclaimed water planned for use in recharging our aquifers or augmenting our surface water receives adequate and reliable treatment before mixing with naturally occurring water and undergoing natural restoration processes. Some of this water eventually becomes part of our drinking water supplies.

9. Are reclaimed water and potable water systems interconnected?

Never! To avoid contamination of potable water, Texas law strictly prohibits interconnection between reclaimed water and potable water systems relating to general requirements for the production, conveyance, and use of reclaimed water. All exposed reclaimed water piping, hose bibs, and faucets are required to be painted purple, have clearly marked signs in English and Spanish, and where possible have horizontal separation of at least nine feet from any potable water piping.

10. What can consumers do?

As new supplies of fresh water become scarcer and more expensive to develop, the value of water reuse programs continues to grow. Once the initial costs for capital facilities and distribution systems are met, the long-term results include substantial environmental and financial savings. Consumers can support water reuse programs in their communities when appropriate and contact their local wastewater treatment facilities for more information.

11. Is it safe for children to play on grass irrigated by recycled water?

Reclaimed water is generally not treated to drinking water standards established by the USEPA. However, reclaimed water does undergo several levels of treatment and is required to meet the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality water quality standards. Adverse health effects are rare from direct external contact with the water, but are possible if large quantities of the water are ingested over an extended period of time.