04-07-19-Ordinance-Amending the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans-04/01/2019ORDINANCE #04-7-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, AMENDING SANGER'S
WATER CONSERVATION, AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING
FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the amount of water available to its customers is limited and
subject to depletion during periods of extended drought; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Water Code and applicable rules of the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality require a Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan (the "Plans");
and
WHEREAS, the Drought Contingency Plan provides measures that may be needed during drought
conditions, during an emergency and /or when water use approaches the system supply that helps
reduce water usage and temporarily reduce demand placed on the City's water system; and
WHEREAS, the Water Conservation Plan establishes certain rules and policies for the orderly
and efficient management of water supplies to reduce consumption, reduce waste and improve
water use efficiency; and
WHEREAS, public notice has been given and the public has had an opportunity to provide input
on the Drought Contingency Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANGER, TEXAS:
Section 1. The Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans of the City
attached hereto and made a part hereof are hereby adopted as the official policy of the City.
Section 2. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of
this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in an amount not
to exceed the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense, and each and every day
such offense shall continue shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
Section 3. If any section, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this
ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional
by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of the ordinance and the City Council hereby declares it would have passed such
remaining portions of the ordinances despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall
remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage and
the publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council
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SANGER, TEXAS
WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
MAY 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. Introduction & Objectives...................................................................1
1.1 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules.............................................1
Section 2, Water Utility Profile............................................................................4
Section 3. Record Management System...............................................................4
Section 4. Water Conservation Planning Goals.....................................................5
Section 5. Basic Water Conservation Strategies...................................................6
5.1
Accurate Supply Source Metering....................................................................6
5.2
Universal Metering, Meter Testing and Repair and Periodic Meter Replacement ........6
5.3
Determination and Control of Water Loss...........................................................6
5.4
Continuing Public Education and Information Program..........................................7
5.5
Non -Promotional Water Rate Structure............................................................8
5.6
Landscape Water Management Program / Ordinances.......................................10
5.7
Reservoir Systems Operations Plan...............................................................10
Section 6. Additional Requirements for Larger Public Drinking Water Suppliers .....11
6.1 Leak Detection, Repair and Water Loss Program...................................................11
6.2 Water Conservation Plans by Wholesale Customers...............................................11
Section 7.
Enhanced Water Conservation Strategies..........................................11
7.1
Ordinances, Plumbing Codes or Rules on Water -Conserving Fixtures ....................11
7.2
Reuse and Recycling of Wastewater and / or Gray Water....................................12
7.3
Pressure Control Program.............................................................................12
7.4
Means for Measuring Success.......................................................................12
7.5
Water Conserving Landscaping.....................................................................12
7.6
Watershed Protection..................................................................................13
7.7
Irrigation System Evaluations / Technical Assistance..........................................13
7.8
Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) Audits...........................................13
7.9
In -House Water Conservation Efforts................................................................14
7.10
Water Conservation Coordinator.....................................................................14
Section 8.
Implementation and Enforcement.......................................................14
Section 9.
Coordination with Regional Water Planning Group and UTRWD
...........15
Section 10. Review and Update of Water Conservation Plan and Annual Reports ....15
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APPENDICES
Appendix A. TCEQ Requirements for a Water Conservation Plan (Title 30, Part 1,
Chapter 288, Subchapter A and Rule 288.2 of TAC)
Appendix B. Water Utility Profile
Appendix C. Ordinance or Resolution from Governing Body Adopting the Water
Conservation Plan
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Water Conservation Plan for
City of Sanger
MAY 2019
SECTION 1
Introduction and Objectives
Water supply has always been a key issue in the development of Texas. In recent years, the growing
population and economic development of North Central Texas has led to increasing demands for
water. Additional supplies to meet higher demands will be expensive and difficult to develop.
Therefore, it is important that we make efficient use of existing supplies - - to minimize the need for
new resources.
Effective water conservation can postpone or reduce the need for development of new water supplies,
minimize the associated environmental impacts and reduce the high cost of water supply
development. Even with robust conservation measures, new sources of water will be needed;
conservation alone is not enough. To respond to the growing population of this region, the planning
for new water resources must continue. City of Sanger considers water conservation (including reuse
of reclaimed wastewater) an integral part of this planning process and water supply development
process.
Recognizing the need for efficient use of existing water supplies, the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality ("TCEW) has promulgated guidelines and requirements governing the
development of water conservation plans for Public Water Suppliers. City of Sanger developed its
original plans for water conservation and drought contingency in April 2014, later amended in July
2016. This update of the Water Conservation Plan (the "Plan") has been coordinated with the
suggested model water conservation plan prepared by Upper Trinity Regional Water District
("UTRWD") for its Members and Customers, such as City of Sanger; and is consistent with the latest
TCEQ requirements outlined below.
Water is a basic tenant in all aspects of sustainability. Water conservation is one critical element of
a water supplier's effort to meet future water supply needs, in an economical manner and without
sacrificing quality of life standards. The following are the central objectives of this Plan:
• Reduce water consumption from levels that would prevail without conservation efforts;
• Reduce the loss and waste of water, as evidenced by per capita use;
• Provide support and incentives to retail customers to maintain and continue sound
conservation practices;
• Continue to improve efficiency in the use of water and
• Extend the adequacy of current water supplies by reducing the pace of growth in the annual
demand for water.
1.1 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules
TCEQ rules governing the development of water conservation plans for Public Water Suppliers, such
as City of Sanger, are contained in Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A and Rule 288.2 of the
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Texas Administrative Code ("TAC"). A copy of these rules is included in Appendix A. The rules define
a water conservation plan as:
"A strategy or combination of strategies for reducing the volume of water withdrawn from a
water supply source, for reducing the loss or waste of water, for maintaining or improving the
efficiency in the use of water, for increasing the recycling and reuse of water, and for
preventing the pollution of water."
• A utility profile must be prepared in accordance with the Texas Water Use Methodology; water
use data must include total gallons per capita per day (GPCD) and residential GPCD;
• All Public Water Suppliers must classify water sales and uses into the most detailed level of
water use data currently available to the record management system (e.g., (i) residential
(single family and multi -family), (ii) commercial, (iii) institutional, (iv) industrial, (v) agricultural
and (vi) wholesale);
Five-year and ten-year targets for water savings must include goals for municipal use in total
GPCD and residential GPCD and
• The term "unaccounted-for uses of water" is replaced with "water loss."
A. Minimum Water Conservation Plan Requirements
The minimum requirements forwater conservation plans for municipal uses by Public Water Suppliers
required by TCEQ are summarized below.
• Utility Profile: In accordance with the Texas Water Use Methodology, including, but not limited
to, information regarding population and customer data, water use data (including total GPCD
and residential GPCD), water supply system data and wastewater system data. (Section 2)
• Record Management System: Allows for the classification of water sales and uses into the
most detailed level of water use data currently available to it, including, if possible, the
following sectors: (i) residential (single family and multi -family), (ii) commercial, (iii)
institutional, (iv) industrial, (v) agricultural and (vi) wholesale). (Section 3)
• Goals: Specific, quantified five-year and ten-year targets for water savings to include goals
for water loss programs and goals for municipal use, in total GPCD and residential GPCD.
The goals established by a Public Water Supplier are not enforceable under this
subparagraph. (Section 4)
• Accurate Metering Devices: Metering devices have an accuracy of plus or minus five percent
(5%) for measuring water diverted from the source of supply. (Section 5.1)
• Universal Metering, Testing, Repair, and Replacement: A program for universal metering of
both customer and public uses of water, for meter testing and repair and for periodic meter
replacement. (Section 5.2)
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• Determination and Control of Water Loss: Specific measures to determine and control water
loss. The measures may include periodic visual inspections along distribution pipelines,
periodic audits of the water system for illegal connections or abandoned services. (Section
5.3)
• Continuing Public Education Program: A continuing public education and information program
regarding water conservation is required as part of the Plan. (Section 5.4)
• Non -Promotional Water Rate Structure: A water rate structure that is not "promotional," that
is, rates that discourage waste and excessive use of water such as increasing block rate
instead of volume discounts. (Section 5.5)
• Landscape Water Management Strategy: Implementing and achieving the efficient use and
stewardship of water in landscape irrigation, including watering a maximum of two times per
day and time -of -day watering provisions. It is an optional strategy within the TCEQ
regulations. However, UTRWD recommends that City of Sanger implement a landscape
water management ordinance as part of the Plan. (Section 5.6)
• Reservoir Systems Operational Plan: If applicable, providing for the coordinated operation of
reservoirs owned by the water supply entity within a common watershed or river basin in order
to optimize available water supplies. (Section 5.7)
• Means of Implementation and Enforcement: The regulations require a strategy for
implementing and enforcing the provisions of this Plan, as evidenced by an ordinance,
resolution or tariff, and a description of the authority by which the Plan is enforced. (Section
8)
• Coordination with Regional Water Planning Group: Document that the Plan has been
coordinated with the Regional Water Planning Group to ensure consistency with the
appropriate approved regional water plan. (Section 9)
B. Additional Requirements for Larger Public Water Suppliers
Water conservation plans for municipal uses by Public Drinking Water Suppliers serving a population
of 5,000 or more and/or a projected population of 5,000 or more within the 10 years subsequent to
the effective date of this Plan must include the elements summarized below.
• Program of Leak Detection, Repair, and Water Loss Accounting: A program of leak detection,
repair and water loss accounting for the water transmission, delivery and distribution system
in order to control for water loss. (Section 6A)
• Wholesale Customer Requirements: If applicable, a requirement in every wholesale water
supply contract entered into or renewed after official adoption of the water conservation plan,
and including any contract extension, that each successive wholesale customer develop and
implement a water conservation plan or water conservation measures using the applicable
elements in Title 30 TAC Chapter 288. (Section 6.2)
C. Enhanced Water Conservation Program Strategies
TCEQ rules identify the following strategies as optional if they are necessary to achieve the stated
water conservation goals of the Plan.
i Conservation -oriented water rates and water rate structures (Section 5.5);
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• Adoption of ordinances, plumbing codes and/or rules requiring water -conserving plumbing
fixtures to be installed in new structures and existing structures undergoing substantial
modification or addition (Section 7.1);
• A program for the replacement or retrofit of water -conserving plumbing fixtures in existing
structures;
• Reuse and/or recycling of wastewater and/or gray water, where feasible and appropriate
(Section 7.2);
• A program for pressure control and/or reduction in the distribution system and/or for customer
connections (Section 7.3);
• A method for monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of the Plan (Section 7.4 and Section
10) and
• Any other water conservation practice, method or technique which the Public Water Supplier
shows to be appropriate for achieving the stated goal or goals of the water conservation plan
(Section 7.6 — 7.10).
This Plan sets forth a program of long-term measures under which the City of Sanger can improve
the overall efficiency of water use and conserve its water resources. Short-term measures that
respond to specific water management conditions (i.e., periods of drought, unusually high water
demands, unforeseen equipment or system failure or contamination of a water supply source) are
provided in the City of Sanger's Drought Contingency Plan.
SECTION 2
Water Utility Profile
Appendix B to this Plan provides the utility profile as recommended by TCEQ. The utility profile must
be in accordance with the Texas Water Use Methodology developed by the Texas Water
Development Board ("TWDB) and TCEQ to include information regarding population and customer
data, water use data, water supply system data (including total GPCD and residential GPCD) and
wastewater system data. A copy of the utility profile for City of Sanger will also be provided to
UTRWD.
SECTION 3
Record Management System
The City of Sanger's current record management system is able to classify water use data into the
following sectors: Residential (single family and multi -family), commercial, institutional, industrial,
agricultural. When feasible the City of Sanger will upgrade its software capable of reporting detailed
water use data to include all sectors (residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, agricultural).
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SECTION 4
Water Conservation Planning Goals
TCPQ rules require the adoption of specific water conservation goals as part of the Plan. City of
Sanger has developed 5-year and 10-year target water saving goals (see Table 4.1 below) for
municipal use in total GPCD and residential GPCD. Specific water conservation strategies are
discussed in the subsequent sections of this Plan. The goals of this Plan include the following:
Maintain accurate supply source metering to measure and account for the amount of water
diverted from the source of supply;
• Maintain a program of universal metering, meter replacement and repair, and periodic meter
replacement;
• Maintain the level of water loss in City of Sanger's water system below 15% annually;
Raise public awareness of water conservation and encourage responsible public behavior
through a coordinated public education and information program;
Continue to implement a water rate structure to encourage water conservation;
• Implement and enforce the Plan by officially adopting the Plan through an ordinance /
resolution / tariff, describing the authority by which City of Sanger will implement and enforce
the Plan and documenting coordination with the Region C Water Planning Group;
• Maintain a program of leak detection and repair;
Decrease waste in lawn irrigation by implementing and enforcing landscape water
management regulations and
Table 4.1
Municipal Per Capita Target Water Saving Goals
Historic 5-yr
Average
Baseline
5-yr Goal for
year 150
10-yr Goal for
year 150
Total GPCD'
95
Residential GPCD2
90
Water Loss GPCD a
9.37
Water Loss % '
9,58%
10%
10%
10%
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SECTION 5
Basic Water Conservation Strategies
This section outlines the City of Sanger's basic water conservation program strategies that are
planned to be implemented to achieve or exceed the stated water conservation goals above.
5.1 Accurate Supply Source Metering
City of Sanger uses the following source(s) of water: groundwater pumped plus treated surface water
supplied by UTRWD. City of Sanger meters all water delivered into the distribution system from each
water well site using meters having an accuracy of plus or minus five percent (5%). City of Sanger
currently calibrates its meters at each water well site on a regular basis and regularly checks the
calibration of each meter at one (1) to two (2) year intervals.
For surface water, UTRWD measures all water delivered to City of Sanger using meters with an
accuracy of plus or minus two percent (2%) in accordance with American Water Works Association
("AWWA") standards. Said meters are calibrated annually in accordance with AWWA standards.
When necessary, UTRWD repairs or replaces meters not conforming to an accuracy of plus or minus
two percent (2%).
5.2 Universal Metering, Meter Testing and Repair, and Periodic Meter Replacement
Water usage for all customers of the City of Sanger, including public and governmental
users, is metered. City of Sanger will continue to implement its meter testing and calibration
program of its service connections to identify any water loss and to determine if the meter readings
are outside the acceptable range according to AWWA standards.
Meters registering any unusual or questionable readings are tested for accuracy. Inaccurate meters
are repaired or replaced as needed. City of Sanger replaces meters at 10 to 15-year intervals
depending on meter size. Repair or replacement of larger general service meters is generally
provided at 5-year intervals.
City of Sanger understands the benefits of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), including greater
customer service opportunities and alerting retail customers of potential leaks. City of Sanger will
evaluate the costs and benefits of implementing AMI in the future and will determine if it is a feasible
solution for conservation efforts.
5.3 Determination and Control of Water Loss
Water loss is the difference between the amount of water produced or received and the amount
delivered to retail, public and governmental users - - plus authorized but unmetered uses. Water loss
can include several categories:
Inaccuracies in retail meters;
• Accounts which are being used but have not yet been added to the billing system;
• Losses due to water main breaks and leaks in the water distribution system;
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• Losses due to illegal connections and theft and
Unmetered uses such as firefighting, flushing water mains and water for public buildings and
water treatment plants.
Measures to control water loss are part of the routine operations of City of Sanger. Field crews and
other personnel are expected to look for and report evidence of leaks in the water distribution system.
Personnel are trained to watch for and report signs of illegal connections so they can be quickly
addressed.
Water loss is calculated in accordance with the water utility profile in Appendix B. With the measures
described in this Plan, the goal for City of Sanger is to maintain its water loss below fifteen percent
(15%) annually. If water loss exceeds this goal, City of Sanger will complete an audit of its water
distribution system to determine the source(s) of and reduce the water loss.
According to the Texas Water Code Section 16.0121, all retail public water suppliers are required to
submit a water loss audit once every five years. Retail public water suppliers with either an active
financial obligation with the TWDB or having more than 3,300 connections must submit a water loss
audit every year. City of Sanger will complete the water loss audit every 5 years(s) as required and
will be the primary tool that will be used to monitor water loss.
5.4 Continuing Public Education and Information Program
The ultimate success of any water conservation program is dependent on an informed public.
Individual retail customers must have an awareness of the benefits and needs forwater conservation.
They must also have knowledge of how to contribute to the success of the Plan. City of Sanger's
public education and information program is designed to provide information to as many retail
customers as possible. City of Sangerworks in collaboration with UTRWD to provide this information.
City of Sanger will promote its water conservation strategies outlined in this Plan as well as the
measures and activities discussed below.
Informative School Program. Provide water conservation information to area schools. This
may consist of providing literature and coloring books, classroom presentations,
demonstrations, etc. Staff may also coordinate with local schools to have Upper Trinity staff
make presentations and demonstrations about water conservation and watershed protection,
including an Enviroscape watershed model, rainfall simulator, stream erosion trailer, etc.
• Literature Program. Insert water conservation information with water bills at least twice per
year as well as make information available to the public at utility offices or other public places.
Information may include material developed by City of Sanger's staff using material obtained
from UTRWD, AgriLife Water University, TWDB, TCEQ and other sources that pertain to water
conservation in general and specific to landscape irrigation conservation.
• Special Events and Promotions. Make available promotional / educational items at special
events focusing on water conservation in the landscape, home, and business. Items may
include Texas SmartScape® bookmarks, water bottles, toilet -leak test kits, water conservation
coloring books, etc.
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Website. Make information on water conservation available on City of Sanger's website and
include links to sites with good information about water conservation, such as to Texas
SmartScape, AgriLife Water University, TWDB, and TCEQ.
Speaking Engagements. Notify local organizations, schools, and civic groups that City of
Sanger's staff, and staff of UTRWD, are available to make presentations on the importance
of water conservation and the best ways to save water.
As a demonstration project, UTRWD maintains a water conservation garden to showcase the beauty
and practicality of a water -conserving landscape. The conservation garden includes over 100
varieties of plants that are, either native to North Texas or well adapted to the area, and is available
for use by City of Sanger, garden clubs, developers or other civic groups who desire to advance their
knowledge and use of water conservation practices in home and business landscapes.
Other best management practices that may be included as part of the public education and
information program:
Public service announcements;
Water efficient landscape judging / competition and
• Awards / certificates to recognize water efficient commercial users —recognize water -saving
landscape designs
5.5 Non -Promotional Water Rate Structure
City of Sanger has adopted an increasing block water rate structure that is intended, to encourage
water conservation and discourage waste and excessive use of water. Current Water Rate Structure
below (Ordinance 02-08-17).
Water Services Rates
(a) The Rates to be charged by the city for water services for residential customers are
hereby established as set forth below:
$21.74 minimum per unit served
$3.86 per thousand gallons
$4.25 per thousand gallons
$5.30 per thousand gallons
$7.68 per thousand gallons
0-1,000 gallons
1,001-4,999 gallons
5,000-14,000 gallons
15,000-29,999 gallons
30,000+ gallons
(b) The rates to be charged by the city for water services for commercial are hereby
established as set forth below:
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$28,32 minimum per unit served
$18.21 multiunit base/unit
$4.49 per thousand gallons
$4.86 per thousand gallons
$6.50 per thousand gallons
$6,79 per thousand gallons
0-1000 gallons
1,001-4,999 gallons
1,001-4,999 gallons
5,000-14,999 gallons
15,000-29,000 gallons
30,000+ gallons
(0) Multifamily Dwellings. Where multifamily dwellings are served by a single water
service line, the total water usage will be divided by the number of occupied units. The
bill calculated from the per unit usage derived therefor shall be multiplied by the number
of occupied units to determine the amount due. It shall be the responsibility of the owner
or manager to notify the city, by the 20th of each month on what the occupied count is for
the month, if the city is not notified by the 20th of the month, then the highest count in
the last twelve months will be used to calculate the bill.
(d) Multi -unit Commercial Structures. Where existing commercial tenants are
served by a single water meter, the total water usage will be divided by the number of
tenants, the bill calculated from the per -tenant usage derived therefor shall be multiplied
by the number of tenants to determine the amount due. The minimum per unit charge
will be $18.21 for 0-1,000 gallons. No new multiunit connections will be allowed. In all
new or newly divided commercial buildings, each tenant space shall be required to have
its own water meter.
(e) Manufactured Home Parks. Where manufactured home parks are served by a
single water service line, the total water usage will be billed to the owner of the park
based on the number of occupied units. The bill calculated from the per unit usage
derived therefor shall be multiplied by the number of occupied units to determine the
amount due. Itshall be the responsibility of the park owner or manager to notify the city
by the 20th of each month on what the occupied count is for the month. If the city is not
notified by the 20th of the month, then the highest count in the last twelve months will
be used to calculate the bill.
Landscape Water Management Program/Ordinances
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City of Sanger seeks to promote the efficient use and stewardship of water and to help UTRWD
provide a consistent message throughout its service area. City of Sanger has implemented the
following landscape water management strategies:
• Time of Week. Limit outdoor watering (automatic systems or hose -end sprinklers) to no more
than two (2) times per week. Watering with hand-held hoses, soaker hoses or drip irrigation
is allowed at any time.
• Time of Day Watering. No outdoor watering with automatic irrigation systems or hose -end
sprinklers from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day beginning June 1 and ending September 30
of each year. Watering with hand-held hoses, soaker hoses or drip irrigation systems is
allowed at any time.
These strategies are intended to be actively promoted by City of Sanger through public information
programs for voluntary compliance by its customers. These strategies become mandatory and
enforceable under the Drought and Emergency Response Stages 1 through 3.
In addition, City of Sanger and UTRWD have implemented the 'Water My Yard' outdoor watering
management program to City of Sanger's area. The 'Water My Yard' website, WaterMyYard.org,
allows residents to receive weekly lawn watering recommendations, which are given in minutes.
Recommendations are based on data from three weather stations that UTRWD maintains, as well as
the landscape's needs, to prevent unnecessary overwatering. 'Water My Yard' is provided at no cost
to residents, and City of Sanger will promote'Water My Yard' in utility bills, newsletters, and websites
as appropriate.
The strategies are intended to reduce waste in landscape irrigation and peak water demands.
Irrigation System Requirements:
All new irrigation systems require rain and freeze sensors;
• Require all new irrigation systems be in compliance with state design and installation
standards (TAC Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 344);
6,7 Reservoir Systems Operations Plan
Not applicable to City of Sanger because City of Sanger does not own any reservoirs.
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SECTION 6
Requirements for Larger Public Drinking Water Suppliers
Water conservation plans for municipal uses by Public Drinking Water Suppliers serving a current
population of 5,000 or more and/or a projected population of 5,000 or more within the ten (10) years
subsequent to the effective date of this Plan must include the elements below.
6.1 Leak Detection, Repair and Water Loss Program
Most water leaks, illegal connections, abandoned water services or other means of water loss are
discovered through the visual observation of field crews and other personnel or are reported by the
public. City of Sanger trains its personnel (e.g., meter readers, maintenance crews, etc.) to look for
and report evidence of water leaks in the water distribution system to the appropriate department.
Personnel are asked to watch for and report signs of illegal connections and abandoned services. All
leaks are repaired as soon as possible, and all illegal connections and abandoned services are
investigated as soon as possible in order to maintain a sound water system. Areas of the water
distribution system in which numerous leaks and line breaks occur are programmed for replacement,
as funds are available.
Specialized, state-of-the-art leak detection equipment is available to utilities in Texas to borrow free
of charge from the Conservation Division of the TWDB to reduce water loss by detecting water leaks
within the water distribution system.
6.2 Water Conservation Plans by Wholesale Customers
City of Sanger will received authorization from the UTRWD Board of Directors prior to providing
wholesale water services to any successive wholesale customers. City of Sanger has language in
its wholesale water supply contract with these entities requiring said entity to develop and implement
a water conservation plan or water conservation measures using the applicable elements in 30 TAC
Chapter 288, and having similar conservation strategies as provided in this Plan.
SECTION 7
Additional Water Conservation Strategies
The City of Sanger has selected the following additional water conservation strategies, described
below, to achieve the water conservation goals of the plan.
7.1 Ordinances, Plumbing Codes or Rules on Water -Conserving Fixtures
The State of Texas has required water -conserving fixtures in new construction and renovations since
1992, with standards updated in 2010 (Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Section 290.252). The
State's standards call for flows of no more than 2.2 gallons per minute (gpm) at a pressure of 60
pounds per square inch (psi) for faucets, 2.5 gpm for showerheads at 80 psi, 1.28 gallons per flush
for toilets, 0.5 gallons per flush for urinals, and 1.6 gpm for commercial pre -rinse spray valves. Similar
standards are now required nationally under federal law. These state and federal standards assure
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that all new construction and renovations will use water -conserving fixtures. City of Sanger has or
will incorporate these plumbing code standards into its building regulations.
Over the next five (5) years, City of Sanger plans to evaluate the feasibility and merits of an optional
rebate program to encourage replacement of older fixtures with water conserving fixtures. A rebate
program may include one or more of the following concepts:
• Low -flow high -efficiency toilet replacement and rebate;
• Pressure reduction in the system or for individual customers;
• Rain/freeze sensors for irrigation systems;
• Smart controllers for irrigation systems;
• High -efficiency showerhead and sink aerators replacement;
• High -efficiency clothes washer rebates or
• Other water conservation incentive programs.
7.2 Reuse and Recycling of Wastewater and / or Gray Water
City of Sanger cooperates with UTRWD in the promotion of and achieving reuse of treated effluent
on a regular basis.
7.3 Pressure Control Program
City of Sanger has determined a reasonable system pressure for each pressure zone in its retail
distribution system and has installed internal pressure control stations and customer service pressure
regulators where needed.
7.4 Means for Measuring Success
City of Sanger will make every effort to measure and quantify water savings achieved through its
programs. The water saving results will be used to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of City of
Sanger's water conservation program. The results will also be regularly reported to UTRWD.
7.5 Water Conserving Landscaping
As part of its public education program, City of Sanger encourages its retail customers to incorporate
Texas SmartScapeO principles into their respective landscapes. Texas Smartscape was developed
through the North Central Texas Council of Governments in cooperation with cities, utilities and other
agencies to educate citizens on the ecological, economic and aesthetic benefit of using landscape
plants, shrubs, grasses and trees that are native or adapted to the regional climate and local
conditions. Using Texas SmartScape principles can be both practical and beautiful, using earth -
friendly techniques that conserve water resources and protect water quality.
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7.6 Watershed Protection
Protecting our watershed is a priority need for every citizen and every community. As a double
benefit, strategies that promote water conservation also tend to protect the quality of water resources.
Using earth -friendly techniques, such as native and adaptive plant materials and organic techniques
for landscaped areas, requires less water and less use of fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals.
Overuse or improper use of fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals from landscape activities is also
a major source of pollutants that find their way into water resources.
City of Sanger is participating in UTRWD's coordinated program for watershed protection aimed at
educating the public about protecting local watersheds and water quality. To help communicate the
important role that watersheds have in the water supply for this region, UTRWD created a watershed
logo and sign for Customers', such as City of Sanger, use. City of Sanger has installed 8 watershed
signs along roadways / waterways as a constant reminder that we need to keep our watersheds
clean.
7.7 Irrigation System Evaluations / Technical Assistance
To improve water conservation and efficiency in landscape watering practices, City of Sanger, in
cooperation with UTRWD, provides technical assistance to retail customers (residential, industrial,
commercial and institutional). City of Sanger has partnered with UTRWD to provide irrigation system
evaluations to retail customers at no cost. During the evaluation, the licensed irrigator may identify
potential system leaks, diagnose equipment malfunctions and recommend equipment upgrades to
enhance water efficiency. During the evaluation, education about good landscape watering practices
and the use of earth -friendly materials is also shared with the retail customer.
7.8 Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) Audits
City of Sanger, in coordination with UTRWD, offers an outreach program to assist large water users
find ways to operate more efficiently, save water and energy and lower their costs. Water savings are
realized as the ICI customers implement audit recommendations. In addition to these audits, ICI
customers who have implemented said recommendations and have taken proactive steps in using
water more wisely and efficiently are publicly recognized.
In 2018, the Denton County Commissioners Court entered into an agreement to make the Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program available to non-residential property owners. The
PACE program provides low cost, long-term financing for energy and water efficiency upgrades for
commercial, industrial, institutional and multi -family properties. City of Sanger may promote this to ICI
customers to encourage water use reduction.
7.9 In -House Water Conservation Efforts
City of Sanger has implemented an in-house water conservation program, including the following
elements (adapt as needed):
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• City of Sanger uses native or adapted drought -tolerant plants, trees and shrubs in the majority
of its landscapes;
• Irrigation at City of Sanger's facilities occurs during off-peak times at night and early morning
to avoid evaporation losses;
• Irrigation is limited to the amount needed to promote survival and health of plants and lawns,
including limitation on frequency and time -of -day watering (see Section 5.6);
• Irrigation will be avoided on Saturday and Sunday if possible since these are periods of high
water use by the public and
• Irrigation will be accomplished with treated wastewater effluent wherever feasible and
practicable.
7.10 Water Conservation Coordinator
UTRWD has requested each Customer, such as City of Sanger, designate a Water Conservation
Coordinator. State law now requires utilities with 3,300 connections or more to designate a Water
Conservation Coordinator, according to Section 13.146 of the Texas Water Code. The Conservation
Coordinator is responsible for the preparation, implementation, and enforcement of City of Sanger's
water conservation and drought contingency plans, as well as the preparation and submittal of annual
conservation status reports and implementation of City of Sanger's conservation program.
SECTION 8
Implementation and Enforcement
A copy of City of Sanger's ordinance / resolution / tariff indicating official adoption of the water
conservation plan is provided in Appendix C. The Water Conservation Coordinator is authorized to
implement and enforce the Plan as described in Section 7.10. Such responsibilities may involve:
• Overseeing the execution and administration of all Plan elements;
• Supervising the keeping of records for the program verification and to assess the program
effectiveness and
Making recommendations for changes in the Plan as needed.
SECTION 9
Coordination with Regional Water Planning Group and UTRWD
City of Sanger has coordinated with the Region C Water Planning Group and UTRWD to ensure
consistency with the approved regional water plan and UTRWD's water conservation plan. City of
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Sanger sent a copy of the draft ordinance(s) or resolution(s) implementing the Plan and the wafer
utility profile to UTRWD for review and approval. After adoption, City of Sanger sent the final
ordinance(s) or resolution(s), the Plan and the adopted water profile to UTRWD. Appendix D includes
a copy of the letter sent to the Chair of the Region C Water Planning along with City of Sanger's Plan.
SECTION 10
Review and Update of Water Conservation Plan and Annual Reports
As required by TCEQ rules, the City of Sanger will review and update this Plan every five (5) years.
The Plan will be updated as appropriate based on an assessment of previous five-year and ten-year
targets and any other new or updated information. The next revision of the Plan is due by May 1,
2019. Any revised Plan must be submitted to the TCEQ within 90 days of adoption and include an
implementation report as provided in Appendix E. The revised plan must also be submitted to the
TWDB within 90 days of adoption.
City of Sanger is also required to submit an annual report. Annual reports are due to TWDB by May
1 of each year to report City of Sanger's progress in implementing its water conservation plan. Said
report will be used to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of City of Sanger's water conservation
program. The results of the annual report may also be used to plan conservation -related activities
for the following year. City of Sanger will send a copy of the annual report to UTRWD by March 31
of each year.
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APPENDIX A
TCEQ Requirements for a Water Conservation Plan
(Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A and Rule 288.2 of TAC)
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Water Utility Profile
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Texas Water(
Wilily Profile Bovelopment Board
TWDB Form No. 1965 � R Appendix B
Revised on:4/1/14
UTILITY PROFILE FOR RETAIL WATER SUPPLIER
Fill out this form as completely as possible.
If a field does not apply to your entity, leave it blank.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name of utility: City of Sanger
Public Water Supply Identification Number (PWS ID): 0610006
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number:
10196
Surface Water Right ID Number:
Wastewater ID Number:
Completed By: James Berman
Address: P.O. Box 1729
Email: Jberman@sangertexas.org
Date: 3/20/19
Regional Water Planning Group: C Map
Groundwater Conservation District: N. Texas Map
Title: Public Works Director
City; Sanger 76266
Zip code:
Telephone Number: 940-458-2571
Check all that apply:
Received financial assistance of $500,000 or more from TWDB
Have 3,300 or more retail connections
Have a surface water right with TCEQ
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Texas Water(m -
Utility Profile Development Board
T W Da Form No. 1965 - R
Revised on: 4/ 1 / 14
Section I: Utility Data
A. Population and Service Area Data
10
1. Current service area size in square miles;
(Attach or email a copy of the service area map.)
i
2. Provide historical service area population forthe previousfive years, starting with the
most current year.
3. Provide the projected service area population for the following decades.
,;Projected Population
..
Protected population::
': :: Projected Ropulatcan . _ :::
YeaY .
iServed By ::
S.erved By
Served Ry
,_.,`
,, Ret@ll Water3eryice ... ,.
Wholesale WaterServlce
„. WastewaferServrce
2020
8,190
8,190
2030
10,164
10,164
2040
12,522
12,522
2050
15,158
1 15,158
2060
21,765
21,765
4. Describe the source(s)/method(s) for estimating current and projected populations.
TWDB Draft Population Projections for 2021 Region C Plan (Dec 2016)
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B. System Input
Provide system input data for the previous five years,
Total System Input = Self -supplied + Imported - Exported
Texas Water
Development Board
Y..,::::
ear
SQlfsupphed
Water mpurchased/Imported
!�Purq' psg. g—!
GallonsTotal
-
m Gallons
Total
Input
GPCp
2018
260.603,656
54,045,632
304,649,188
99
2017
221,761,774
67,601,231
289,363,005
99
2016
205,035,697
70,524,077
275,559,774
94
2015
199,775961
65,462,142
265,228,103
96
2014
218,129;7�378
53,133,463
27,262,84�1100
Historic 5-
year Average
219,061,293
62,151,289
0
281,212,582
98
C. Water Supply System (Attach description of water system)
1.
2,
3.
Designed daily capacity of system
Storage Capacity:
Elevated 1,200,000 gallons
Ground 1,300,000 gallons
List all current water supply sources in gallons.
3,850,000 gallons per day.
City of Sanger
Ground
3,350,000
Upper Trinity RVVD
Contract
500,000
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
*Select one of the following source types: Surface water, Groundwater, or Contract
4. If surface water is a source type, do you recycle backwash to the head of the plant?
0 yes estimated gallons per day
0 No
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D. Projected Demands
Texas Wate rtF.
Development Board
1. Estimate the water supply requirements for the next ten years using population
trends, historical water use, economic growth, etc.
Year ::::
Population:
Water:pemandsl(gailons)
2019
8,736
316,828,512
2020
9,085
329,485,965
2021
9,448
342,650,616
2022
9,825
366,323,275
2023
10,218
370,576,206
2024
10,626
385,373,142
2025
11,051
400,786,617
2026
11,493
416,816,631
2027
11,952
433,463,184
2028
12,430
450,798,810
Describe sources of data and how projected water demands were determined.
Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Current consumption of 36,267 gallons per year, per person based on 2018 use and population
multiplied by projected increase in population. Increase in 2018 population based on 4% per year
historical record.
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E. High Volume Customers
Texas Water
Development Board
1. List the annual water use, in gallons, for the five highest volume RETAIL customers, Select
one of the following water use categories to describe the customer; choose Residential,
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, or Agricultural,
. .. . ....Retall-c
rw
9.
Stonewood Ranch
Residential
12,577,300
Treated
Sanger High School
Institutional 10,065,700
Treated
Butterfield Elementary
Institutional
4,715,100
Treated
Walmart Distribution
Industrial
3,568,800
Treated
Overleaf Washeo, LLC
Commercial 1,961,600
Treated
•For definitions on recommended customer categories for classifying customer water use, refer to the online Guidance and
Methodology for Reporting on Water Conservation and Water Use.
2. if applicable, list the annual water use for the five highest volume WHOLESALE
customers. Select one of the following water use categories to describe the customer;
choose Municipal, Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, or Agricultural.
.... .... . .
a] .....
"mer ..... .... . .
W Ptegox*!�:
jarte r..Us 6 H
. .......
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
Choose One
-For definitions on recommended customer categories for classifying customer water use, refer to the online Guidance and
Methodology for Reporting on Water conservation and Water Use.
R Utility Data Comment Section
Provide additional comments about utility data below,
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Section II: System Data
A. Retail Connections
1. List the active retail connections by major water use category.
Texas Water 0-
Development Board
Water Use Category* .
Active Retail Connections
Metered
Unmetered
Total
Connections
PercentofTotal:
Connections
Residential —Single Family
2,786
2,786
90%
Residential — Multi -family (units)
28
28
1 %
Industrial
14
14
0%
Commercial
222
222
7%
Institutional
40
40
1 %
Agricultural
01
101
0%
TOTAL
1 3,0901
01
3,090
*For definitions on recommended customer categories for classifying customer water use, refer to the online Guidance and
Methodology for Reporting on Water Conservation and Water Use.
2, List the net number of new retail connections by water use category for the
previous five years.
Water<UseCatego.ry*;.`.`;,;;
N et Number of New Retail Connections
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Residential —Single
Family
119
166
83
-69
190
Residential —Multi-
family (units)
0
0
0
0
2
Industrial
14
0
0
0
0
Commercial
-421
11
21
29
26
Institutional
40
21
01
0
1
Agricultural
0
0
0
0
-6
TOTAL
1311
1691
85
-40
214
-For definitions on recommended customer categories for classifying customer water use, reter to the online Guidance and
Methodology for Reporting on Water Conservation and Water Use
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TW DB Form No. 1965 - R
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Toxas%ter(r�-..
Development Board
B. Accounting Data
For the previous five years, enter the number of gallons of RETAIL water provided in each
major water use category.
r Water Use Category._
:Total Gallons of Retail Water =.
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Residential -Single Family
177,599,1001
165,324,600
152,805,400
162,381,300
152,657,500
Residential — Multi -family
23,458,5001
19,600,400
19'843,300
18,231,300
18,163,500
Industrial
6,013,700
0
0
0
0
Commercial
71,409,800
63,852,400
56,696,600
75,938,900
70,484,700
Institutional
0
0
0
0
0
Agricultural
0
01
0
0
0
TOTAL
277,481,100
248,677,400
229,345,300
256,551,500
241,305,700
*For definitions on recommended customer categories for classifying customer water use, refer to the oni ne uwoance ano
Methodology for Reporting on Water Conservation and Water Use.
C. Residential Water Use
For the previous five years, enter the residential GPCD for single family and multi -family
units.
,Water Use CategoryResidential
*
GPCD
2018
2017
2016
2015
1 2014
Residential -Single Family
175
163
1501
160
150
Residential —Multi -family
2,295
1,908
1,942
1,784
1,777
D. Annual and Seasonal Water Use
1. For the previous five years, enter the gallons of treated water provided to RETAIL
customers.
` Total'Gallons of Treated Retail Water '
Month
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
January
20,181,219
20,081,930
19,432,841
19,092,408
23,277,246
February
17,378,584
19,233,933
17,742,530
16,726,985
19,789,168
March
23,410,772
21,789,576
20,108,121
17,930,264
21,096,682
April
23,434,744
24,041,340
21,783,247
15,707.657
23,030,726
Ma
28,209,632
29,004,608
20,433,982
19,035,827
25,150,214
34,010,746
26,668,173
25,531,161
20,884,963
26,245,118
39,074,112
28,406,924
33,260,738
29,200,765
26,232,947
32,425,656
26,849,983
30,817,051
37,486,511
23,947,132
September
23,682,161
26,843,259
25,440,810
29,607,630
24,713,651
October
22,364,699
26,998,254
22,608,770
23,291,913
22,930,911
November
19,957,437
21,144,879
18,748,102
17,691,907
17,981,507
December
20,519,396
18,710,146
19,652,421
19,571,273
18,867,675
TOTAL
304,649,1681
289,363,0051
275,5 9,7741
265,228,103
271,262,977
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Utllliy Profile I exas kter try"
TWD8 Form No. 1965 • R Development Board
Revised on: 4/1 /14
2. For the previous five Years, enter the gallons of raw water provided to RETAIL
customers.
'Total Gallons of Raw Retail Water
Month..::::';
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
January
February
March
April
Ma
Junes:`:',:'
September
October
November
December
TOTAL
01
01
0
of
0
3. Summary of seasonal and annual water use.
Seasonal and Annual Water Use :
qi
Average in
Water Use
.Gallons:
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
S.u>nmerlRetail::';:.
105,510,514
80,816,080
89,608,950
87,572,239
74,425,197
87,586,396
...........,:..;..:..:...::..::::
Syr Average
TOTAL Retail
304,649,158
289,363,005
275,559,774
265,228,103
271,262,9771
281,212,603
(Treated + Raw)
Syr Average
E. Water Loss
Provide Water Loss data for the previous five years.
Water Loss GPCD = [Total Water Loss in Gallons _ Permanent Population Served] +365
Water Loss Percentage = (Total Water Loss +Total system Input] x 100
Year ..
Total Water.Loss "
_......inGallons ::.....::.:..;...
— :. Water,Loss
:.- ...inGPCD ......,.:::
Water Loss. ,
... asaPercentage .., . _.
2018
22,168,088
7
7%
2017
35,685,605
12
12%
2016
41,214,474
14
15%
2015
6,176,603
2
2%
2014
29,967141
11
11%
5-year average
27,040:382
9
10%
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iW Da Form No. 1965 - R
i
Revised on: 4/ 1 / 14
Texas Water
Development Board
F. Peak Water Use
Provide the leverage Daily Water Use and Peak Day Water Use for the previous five years.
Year
. Average Daily Use (gal) .'
Peak Day Use,(gal) ..
Ratio (peak/avg) ; ,.
2018
834,655
1,514,971
1.82
2017
792,775
1,443,051
1.82
2016
764,958
1,366,169
1.81
2015
726,652
1,370,852
1.89
2014
743,185
1,482,728
2.00
G. Summary of Historic Water Use
Water Use
Category
Histgrrc 5 year Average :
Percent of Connections
' 'Percent.of Water Use
Residential SF
162,153,580
90%
0%
Residential MF
19,839,400
1%
0%
Industrial
1,002,740
0%
0%
Commercial
67,676,480
7%
0%
Institutional
0
1 %
0%
Agricultural
1 0
0%
0%
H. System Data Comment Section
Provide additional comments about system data below.
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TW na Form No. 1965 - R Development Board
Revised on: 4/1/14
Section III: Wastewater System Data
If you do not provide wastewater system services then you have completed
the Utility Profile, Save and Print this form to submit with your Plan.
Continue with the Water Conservation Plan Checklist to complete your
Water Conservation Plan.
A. Wastewater System Data (Attach a description of your wastewater system,)
1, Design capacity of wastewater treatment plant(s): 980,000
gallons per day.
2. List the active wastewater connections by major water use category,
Active Wastewater Connections
Water Use Category* M„etered Unmetered . Total Percent of;Total.
Connections ` `='Connections
Municipal 0 0%
Industrial 0 0%
Commercial 0 0%
Institutional 0 0%
Agricultural 0 0%
TOTAL 1 0 0 0
2. What percent of water is serviced by the wastewater system? 100
3. For the previous five years, enter the number of gallons of wastewater that was
treated by the utility.
— 'Total Gallons of Treated Wastewater
;Month.>:.:<
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
January
18,834,782
21,824,941
17,683,814
17,063,272
1,724,361
February
21,369,621
20,424,330
17,712,177
16,707,968
15,910,279
March
19,497,679
22,064,993
19,696,738
18,703,316
17,740,939
April
18,860,577
23,359,184
20,643,759
18,890,359
16,586,321
May
19,691,892
19,411,969
20,552,992
222,264,190
17,444,097
June
19,170,123
21,557,302
21,814,670
23,701,710
16,577,581
July
20,144,385
20,692,105
19,102,519
18,847,636
21,124,617
August
21,832,588
19,028,282
20,421,821
17,551,139
18,150,861
September
21,795,407
17,894,936
20,450,628
17,165,984
16,023,778
October
27,833,978
18,702,715
19,842,939
19,882,903
17,210,226
November
21,26II,165
17,847,243
21,261,885
20,822,284
16,837,521
December
22,655,452
18,630,719
19,369,530
20,899,372
17,061,731
TOTAq
252,844,6491
241,438,7191
238,453,4721
242,500,123
192,392,212
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4. Can treated wastewater be substituted for potable water?
Yes (�) No
B. Reuse Data
Texas Water(t
Development Board
1. Provide data on the types of recycling and reuse activities implemented during the
current reporting period.
Type `of Reuse �.:+.
,.
Total `Annual Volume (in gallons)
On -site irrigation
Plant wash down
Chlorination/de-chlorination
Industrial
Landscape Irrigation (parks, golf courses)
Agricultural
Discharge to surface water
208,977,774
Evaporation pond
other
TOTAqi
208,977,774
C. Wastewater System Data Comment
Provide additional comments about wastewater system data below.
You have completed the Utility Profile. Save and Print this form to submit with your Plan. Continue with the Water
Conservation Plan Checklist to complete your Water Conservation Plan,
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APPENDIX C
Ordinance or Resolution from Governing Body Adopting the Water Conservation Plan
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SANGER, TEXAS
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
MAY 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. Introduction & Objectives........................................................... 1
Section 2. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules ...................... 1
Section 3. Public Involvement.................................................................... 2
Section 4. Provisions for Continuing Public Education & Information .............. 3
Section 5. Authorization............................................................................. 3
Section6. Application............................................................................... 3
Section 7.
Drought Contingency Plan - - Emergency Response Stages ........... 4
7.1
Initiation of Drought Response Stages ......................................................
4
7.2
Termination of Drought Response Stage ...................................................
4
7.3
Drought and Emergency Response Stages................................................5
Section 8.
Variances................................................................................
11
Section9.
Enforcement............................................................................
12
Section 10. Coordination with Regional Water Planning Group & UTRWD ........ 12
Section 11. Review & Update of Drought Contingency Plan ............................ 13
Section 12. Drought Contingency Plans for Privately -Owned Water Utilities ..... 13
City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019
APPENDICES
Appendix A. TCEQ Minimum Requirements of a Drought Contingency Plan —
Subchapter B, Rule 288.20
Appendix B. Copy of Ordinance, order or resolution adopted by City Council or
Governing Board Implementing the Drought Contingency Plan
Appendix C. Coordination with Regional Planning Group
City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019
Drought Contingency Plan for
City of Sanger
May 2019
SECTION 1
Introduction and Objectives
The purpose of this Drought Contingency Plan (the "Plan") is to provide for drought contingency
measures for City of Sanger as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
("TCEQ") and the Upper Trinity Regional Water District ("UTRWD"). Such contingency measures
may be needed during drought conditions, during an emergency and when water use approaches
the Regional Treated Water System ("System") supply or the capacity of treatment and delivery
facilities. Examples of drought or emergency conditions include low levels of water supply lakes,
unusually high water demands, unforeseen equipment / system failure or contamination of the
water supply source.
City of Sanger developed its original plans for drought contingency in March 2014, later amended
in July 2016. This update of the Plan has been coordinated with the suggested model drought
contingency plan prepared by UTRWD for its Members and Customers, such as City of Sanger,
and is consistent with TCEQ's model drought contingency plan and the latest requirements
outlined below. The provisions and responses outlined in this Plan are intended to be uniformly
applied among UTRWD's Members and Customers.
City of Sanger uses the following source(s) of water: groundwater pumped plus treated surface
water supplied by UTRWD. The total combined amount from these sources is normally sufficient
to provide water for residential and commercial customers and to maintain adequate reserve
quantities and pressure from storage facilities to meet emergency and firefighting demands.
Drought is a frequent and inevitable factor in the climate of Texas. Therefore, it is vital to plan for
the effect that droughts will have on the use, allocation, and conservation of water in the region.
Drought contingency planning is one critical element of a water supplier's effort to reduce peak
water demands and extend water supplies. The following are the central objectives of this Plan:
• Help assure reliability of water service to retail customers;
• Conserve the available water supply in times of drought and emergency;
• Maintain adequate water supplies for domestic use, sanitation, and fire protection;
• Protect and preserve public health, welfare, and safety;
• Minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortages and
• Minimize the adverse impacts of emergency conditions affecting water supply.
SECTION 2
Applicable Rules of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TCEQ rules governing the development of drought contingency plans for Municipal Uses by
Public Water Suppliers, such as City of Sanger, are contained in Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288,
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Subchapter B and Rule 288.20 of the Texas Administrative Code ("TAC"). A copy of these rules
is included in Appendix A. The rules define a drought contingency plan as:
"A strategy or a combination of strategies for temporary supply and demand management
responses to temporary and potentially recurring water supply shortages and other water
supply emergencies."
Minimum Drought Contingency Plan Requirements
The minimum requirements contained in the TAC for drought contingency plans are covered in
this Plan as follows:
Rule
Subiect
Section
288.20(a)(1)(A)
Informing the Public & Providing Opportunity For Input
Section 3
288.20(a)(1)(B)
Provisions for Continuing Public Education & Information
Section 4
288.20(a)(1)(C)
Coordination with the Regional Water Planning Group
Section 10
288.20(a)(1)(D)
Criteria for Initiation Monitoring & Termination of Stages
Section 7
288.20(a)(1)(E)
Drought and Emergency Response Stages
Section 7
288.20(a)(1)(F)
Targets to be Achieved During Drought
Section 7
288.20(a)(1)(G)
Water Supply & Demand Mgm't Measures for Each Stage
Section 7
288.20(a)(1)(H)
Procedures for Initiation & Termination of Drought Stages
Section 7
288.20(a)(1)(1)
Procedures for Granting Variances
Section 8
288.20(a)(1)(J)
Procedures for Enforcement of Mandatory Restrictions
Section 9
288.20(a)(2)
Drought Plans for Privately -Owned Utilities
Section 12
288.20(a)(3)
Consultation with Wholesale Suppliers
Section 7
288.20(b)
Notification of Implementation of Mandatory Measures
Section 7
288.20(c)
Review & Update of Plan
Section 11
Also included in this Plan are statements of authorization (Section 5) and application (Section
6).
SECTION 3
Public Involvement
City of Sanger previously provided opportunity for public input in the development of this Plan by
the following means:
• Provided written notice of the draft Plan and the opportunity for the public to comment by
newspaper on March 18, 2019, or posted notice prior to adoption;
• Made the draft Plan available on the City of Sanger's website;
• Provided a copy of the draft Plan to anyone requesting a copy and
• Held a public meeting at 7:00 PM on April 1, 2019, in the City Council Chambers provided
written notice to the public concerning the draft Plan and meeting.
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SECTION 4
Provisions for Continuing Public Education and Information
City of Sanger will provide public information about the Plan at least annually, including
information about the conditions underwhich each stage of the Plan is to be initiated or terminated
and the drought response measures to be implemented in each stage. This information will be
provided by any of the following means:
• Prepare bulletins / newsletters describing the Plan and make said bulletins / newsletters
available in utility bills, public facilities or other appropriate places;
Make the Plan and its requirements available on the City of Sanger website;
• Include information about this Plan and water conservation on the City of Sanger website,
and as part of its bulletins / newsletters, public service announcements and media reports
and
• Notify local organizations, schools and civic groups that City of Sanger staff members are
available to make presentations on the Plan (usually in conjunction with presentations on
water conservation programs).
When provisions of the Plan are activated or when a drought response stage changes, City of
Sanger will notify local media of the relevant issues, the appropriate drought response stage and
the specific actions required of the public. The provisions of the Plan are mandatory, and
therefore, TCEQ shall be notified within five (5) business days. The information will also be
publicized on the City of Sanger website. Billing inserts may also be used as appropriate means
of disseminating information to the public.
SECTION 5
Authorization
The City Manager, or official designee, is hereby authorized and directed to implement the
applicable provisions of this Plan upon determination that such implementation is necessary to
protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to comply with applicable regulations or contractual
requirements. Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, the City Manager, or official designee,
shall have the authority to initiate, to enforce and to terminate the measures provided herein for
a drought or other water supply emergency. The authority to implement and enforce the Drought
Contingency Plan is established in Ordinance No. 04-0719, as provided in Appendix B.
SECTION 6
Application
The provisions of this Plan shall apply to all persons, customers, and property utilizing water
provided by City of Sanger. The terms "person' and "customer" as used in the Plan include
individuals, corporations, institutions, partnerships, associations and all other legal entities.
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SECTION 7
Drought Contingency Plan - - Emergency Response Stages
The City Manager, or official designee, may order the initiation or termination of a drought
response stage or water emergency when one or more of the trigger conditions for that stage is
met as provided in this Section. The triggering criteria described below are based on the ability
of City of Sanger to deliver treated water to its customers and / or the ability of UTRWD to deliver
treated water to City of Sanger. Water supply and / or demand conditions are monitored by both
City of Sanger and UTRWD on a regular basis to determine when conditions warrant initiation or
termination of a drought response stage.
7.1 Initiation of Drought Response Stages
The following actions will be taken when a drought response stage is initiated:
The public will be notified through local media, the City of Sanger website and other
appropriate methods as described in Section 3 above;
Unless otherwise implemented by UTRWD, City of Sanger will notify UTRWD by
telephone with a follow-up letter, e-mail or fax to confirm implementation of any drought
response stage and to provide relevant details and
• City of Sanger will also notify the Executive Director of the TCEQ within five (5)
business days.
When specific drought response stages are announced by UTRWD, City of Sanger and other
entities receiving water from UTRWD are required to implement the appropriate measures. For
other trigger conditions not announced by UTRWD, the City Manager, or official designee, may
implement contingency measures based on local conditions affecting City of Sanger; or for good
cause may decide not to order the implementation of a drought response stage or water
emergency even though one or more trigger criteria for the stages are met. Various factors are
taken into account when making a decision about such stages, including circumstances unique
to City of Sanger, the time of the year, weather conditions, the anticipation of replenished water
supplies, use of an alternate water resource or the anticipation that additional facilities will become
available on a timely basis to meet needs. The reason for such decision will be documented and
communicated to UTRWD for the record.
7.2 Termination of Drought Response Stages
The following actions will be taken when a drought response stage is terminated:
The public will be notified through local media, the City of Sanger website and other
appropriate methods as described in Section 3 above;
• UTRWD will be notified by telephone with a follow-up letter, e-mail or fax to confirm the
particular drought response stage has been terminated and
• City of Sanger will also notify the Executive Director of the TCEQ within five (5)
business days.
The City Manager, or official designee, may decide not to order the termination of a drought
response stage or water emergency even though the conditions for termination of the stage are
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met. Various factors could influence such a decision about whether to end a specific stage,
including circumstances unique to City of Sanger, the time of the year, weather conditions, and
conditions within the local water distribution system or anticipation of other relevant factors that
warrant continuation of measures for the drought stage. The reason for such decision will be
documented and communicated to UTRWD for the record.
7.3 Drought and Emergency Response Stages
A. Stage 1 —Water Watch
Requirements for Initiation
The following are key conditions, any one of which may trigger this stage:
• UTRWD has announced Stage 1 —Water Watch, which maybe a result of:
o The total raw water supply in water supply lakes available to UTRWD has dropped
below 75% (25% depleted) during the time period from April 1 to October 31; or
o The total raw water supply in the water supply lakes available to Upper Trinity has
dropped below 80% (20% depleted) during the time period from November 1 to
March 31; or
o Dallas Water Utilities (a source of raw water to UTRWD) has initiated Stage 1 and
given notice to UTRWD; or
o UTRWD, with concurrence of the Board of Directors, finds that conditions warrant
the declaration of Stage 1; or
• Water demand has reached or exceeded faM of delivery capacity for three consecutive
days; or
• Water demand is approaching a level that will cause a reduced delivery capacity for all
or part of the distribution system, as determined by City of Sanger or
• The water supply system has a significant limitation due to failure of or damage to
important water system components.
Goal
Stage 1 is intended to raise public awareness of potential drought and water emergency
problems. The goal for water use reduction under Stage 1 is five percent (5%) of total daily water
use that otherwise would have occurred in the absence of drought contingency measures. If
circumstances warrant, the City Manager can set a goal for greater or lesser water use reduction.
Water Use Restrictions for Reducing Demand
Under this stage, customers will be requested to conserve water through mandatory and voluntary
measures and to comply with restrictions on certain non -essential water use as provided below.
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Specific measures to be implemented during the stage will be determined by the City of Sanger's
City Manager, or official designee. The City Manager, or official designee, may also take other
actions not listed if deemed necessary.
• Require reduction of water use through mandatory, maximum two -days -per -week
landscape irrigation schedule for automatic irrigation systems and hose -end sprinklers.
Irrigation of landscaped areas and building foundations is permitted at any time if it is by
means of a hand-held hose, drip irrigation or soaker hose systems. Irrigation of
landscaped areas with hose -end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems may be limited
to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number
(0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) and for locations without addresses, and Saturdays and Wednesdays for
water customers with a street address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9).
Apartments, office building complexes or other property containing multiple addresses
may be identified by the lowest address number.
• Require reduction of water use through mandatory time -of -day landscape irrigation
schedule. No outdoor watering with automatic irrigation systems and hose -end sprinklers
can occur from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Irrigation of landscaped areas and building
foundations is permitted at any time if it is by means of a hand-held hose, drip irrigation or
soaker hose systems.
• Restrict washing of any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle
to the use of a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shut-off
nozzle for quick rinses. Vehicle washing may be done at any time on the immediate
premises of a commercial car wash facility or commercial service station. Companies
with an automated on -site vehicle washing facility may wash its vehicles at any time.
• Encourage reduction in frequency of draining and refilling swimming pools.
• Encourage customers to avoid waste during recreational use (water used for leisure and
entertainment purposes) from faucets, hoses or hydrants.
• Increase public education efforts on ways to reduce water use.
• Review internal operational conditions and capabilities by City of Sanger and intensify
efforts on leak detection and repair.
• Be alert to internal non -essential water use by City of Sanger (examples include vehicle
washing, operation of ornamental fountains, landscape uses for parks or medians, etc.).
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Termination
Stage 1 may terminate when UTRWD terminates its Stage 1 condition or when the circumstances
that caused the initiation of Stage 1 — Water Watch no longer prevail.
B. Stage 2 — Water Warning
Requirements for Initiation
The following are key conditions, any one of which may trigger this stage:
• UTRWD has initiated Stage 2 —Water Warning, which maybe a result of:
o The total raw water supply in water supply lakes available to UTRWD has dropped
below 60% (40% depleted) during the time period from April 1 to October 31; or
o The total raw water supply in the water supply lakes available to Upper Trinity has
dropped below 65% (35% depleted) during the time period from November 1 to
March 31; or
o Dallas Water Utilities has initiated Stage 2 and given notice to UTRWD; or
o UTRWD, with concurrence of the Board of Directors, finds that conditions warrant
the declaration of Stage 2; or
Water demand has reached or exceeded 8f 5%1 of delivery capacity for three consecutive
days; or
• Water demand has reached a level that is causing a reduced delivery capacity for all or
part of the distribution system, as determined by City of Sanger; or
• The water supply system is unable to deliver water at normal rates due to failure of or
damage to major water system components or
• A significant deterioration in the quality of a water supply, being affected by a natural or
man-made source.
Goal
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 2 is a ten percent 10% reduction in the use that
would otherwise have occurred in the absence of drought contingency measures. If
circumstances warrant, the City Manager can set a goal for greater or lesser water use reduction.
Water Use Restrictions for Reducing Demand
Under this stage, customers will be requested to continue following the mandatory measures to
conserve water and to comply with restrictions on certain non -essential water uses as provided
below. Specific measures to be implemented during this stage will be determined by the City
Manager or official designee. The City Manager, or official designee, may also take other actions
not listed if deemed necessary. All requirements of Stage 1 shall remain in effect during this Stage
2, plus the following incremental or new measures:
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• Require reduction of water use through mandatory maximum one -day -per -week
landscape irrigation schedule. This includes irrigation of landscaped areas with automatic
irrigation systems and hose -end sprinklers. Irrigation of landscaped areas and building
foundations is permitted at any time if it is by means of a hand-held hose, drip irrigation or
soaker hose systems. Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose -end sprinklers or automatic
irrigation systems may be limited to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street
address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) and for locations without addresses,
and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an
odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9). Apartments, office building complexes or other property
containing multiple addresses may be identified by the lowest address number.
• Prohibit recreational water use (water used for leisure and entertainment purposes)
including use of faucets or hoses in such a manner that creates runoff or other wastes.
• Encourage further reduction in draining and filling of swimming pools.
• Further, accelerate public education efforts on ways to reduce water use.
• Continue intensified leak detection and repair activities by City of Sanger on water pipes
and mains.
• Reduce internal water use by City of Sanger, except where water is supplied from treated
wastewater effluent (examples include: restrict irrigation to day -of -week watering
schedule; no hosing off paved areas, buildings, windows or other hard surfaces; no vehicle
washing except on the premises of a commercial car wash).
• Encourage retail customers to wait until the current drought or water emergency situation
has passed before establishing new landscaping.
• Initiate engineering studies to evaluate alternatives to mitigate drought conditions should
conditions worsen.
• City of Sanger is restricted to day -of -week and time -of -day landscape watering schedule
except for parks and golf courses.
• Require reduction of water use through day -of -week landscape watering schedule for
parks and golf courses.
• Announce enforcement efforts and penalties for noncompliance. Enforcement to be
primarily based on complaints being received.
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Termination
Stage 2 may terminate when UTRWD terminates its Stage 2 condition or when the circumstances
that caused the initiation of Stage 2 no longer prevail. Upon termination of Stage 2, Stage 1 —
Water Watch will remain in effect unless otherwise announced by City of Sanger or UTRWD.
C. Stage 3 — Water Emergency
Requirements for Initiation
The following are key conditions, any one of which may trigger Stage 3:
t UTRWD has initiated Stage 3 —Water Emergency, which maybe a result of:
o The total raw water supply in water supply lakes available to UTRWD has dropped
below 45% (55% depleted) during the time period from April 1 to October 31; or
o The total raw water supply in the water supply lakes available to Upper Trinity has
dropped below 50% (50% depleted) during the time period from November 1 to
March 31; or
o Dallas Water Utilities has initiated Stage 3 and given notice to UTRWD; or
o UTRWD, with concurrence of the Board of Directors, finds that conditions warrant
the declaration of Stage 3; or
• Water demand has reached or exceeded 9r o°61 of delivery capacity for three consecutive
days; or
• Water demand exceeds the delivery capacity for all or part of the distribution system, as
determined by City of Sanger; or
• Water supply system is unable to deliver water in adequate quantities due to failure of
or damage to major water system components; or
• Interruption of one or more water supply source(s).
• Natural or man-made contamination of the water supply source that threatens water
availability.
Goal
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 3 is a reduction of twenty percent 20% in the use
that would otherwise have occurred in the absence of drought contingency measures. If
circumstances warrant, the City Manager can set a goal for greater or lesser water use reduction.
Water Use Restrictions for Reducing Demand
Customers will comply with the requirements and mandatory restrictions on non -essential and
other water uses as provided below. Specific measures to be implemented during this stage will
be determined by the City Manager or official designee. The City Manager, or official designee,
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may also take other actions not listed if deemed necessary. All requirements of Stage 1 and
Stage 2 shall remain in effect during this Stage 3, plus the following incremental or new measures:
• Outdoor irrigation is prohibited. Irrigation of landscaped areas and building foundations is
permitted one day per week between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. if it is by means of a hand-
held hose, drip irrigation or soaker hose systems. Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose -
end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems may be limited to Sundays and Thursdays
for customers with a street address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) and for
locations without addresses, and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a
street address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9). Apartments, office building
complexes or other property containing multiple addresses may be identified by the lowest
address number.
• Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer or other vehicle not
occurring on the premises of a commercial vehicle wash facility or commercial service
stations is prohibited. Further, such washing may be exempt from these requirements if
the health, safety, and welfare of the public are contingent upon frequent vehicle
cleansing, such as garbage trucks and commercial vehicles used to transport food and
perishables.
• Prohibit the filling, draining and refilling of water to swimming pools, wading pools, hot
tubs, spas and ornamental ponds except to maintain structural integrity, proper operation,
and maintenance or to alleviate a public safety risk. Existing pools may add water to
replace losses from normal use and evaporation.
• Suspend issuance of permits for new swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, and ornamental
ponds.
• Hosing and washing of paved areas, buildings, structures, windows or other surfaces is
prohibited except by variance and performed by a professional service using high -
efficiency equipment.
• Prohibit operation of ornamental fountains or ponds that use potable water except where
supporting aquatic life or water quality.
• Landscape watering of parks, golf courses, and athletic fields with potable water is
prohibited. Exception for golf course greens and tee boxes which may be hand watered
as needed. Variances may be granted by the water provider under special circumstances.
• Prohibit non -essential internal water use by City of Sanger, except where water is supplied
from treated wastewater effluent.
• No restrictions on commercial nurseries, construction, patio misters, and for dust
abatement.
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Step-up enforcement activities.
• Implement utilization of alternative water sources if available.
Termination
Stage 3 may terminate when UTRWD terminates its Stage 3 condition or when the circumstances
that caused the initiation of Stage 3 no longer prevail. Upon termination of Stage 3, Stage 2 —
Water Warning will be initiated, unless otherwise announced by City of Sanger or UTRWD.
SECTION 8
Variances
The City Manager, or official designee, may grant temporary variances for existing water uses
otherwise prohibited under this Plan if one or more of the following conditions are met:
• Failure to grant such a variance would cause an emergency condition adversely affecting
health, sanitation or fire safety for the public or the person requesting the variance;
• Compliance with this Plan cannot be accomplished due to technical or other limitations
and
• Alternative methods that achieve the same level of reduction in water use can be
implemented.
Variances may be granted or denied at the discretion of the City Manager, or official designee.
However, no variances shall be granted under any circumstance if City of Sanger is in Stage 3 —
Water Emergency. All petitions for variances should be in writing and should include the following
information:
• Name and address of the owner and a licensed Texas irrigator responsible for the
variance;
• Purpose of water use;
• Specific provisions from which relief is requested;
• Detailed statement of the adverse effect of the provision from which relief is requested;
• Description of the relief requested including a proposed irrigation plan;
• Monthly report verifying the goal reductions;
• Period of time for which the variance is sought;
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• On -call personnel with contact information for 24-hours a day repair response within one
hour of notice;
• Alternative measures that will be taken to reduce water use;
Other pertinent information.
SECTION 9
Enforcement
Mandatory water use restrictions are imposed in Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the Plan. These mandatory
water use restrictions will be enforced by any combination of warnings, reconnection fees,
suspension of service, monetary penalties, citations and fees as follows and authorized by the
governing body:
• On the first violation, customers will be notified by a sign or door -hanger that they have
violated the mandatory water use restriction;
• On the second violation, the City of Sanger may request the resident to disconnect its
irrigation system; or, if the resident doesn't comply with said request, the City of Sanger
may disconnect said irrigation system. In addition, City of Sanger may post notification of
violation with reconnection fees and possible monetary penalties;
• On the third violation, the City of Sanger will disconnect water service and post notification
of violation with reconnection fees, fines and / or citations;
• The City of Sanger maintains the right, at any violation level, to disconnect irrigation
systems and / or total water services to a customer with reconnection fees and possible
monetary penalties authorized by action of the governing body and
• The City Manager or official designee may implement any provision of the enforcement
process of this Plan.
• Any police officer having jurisdiction may issue a citation for any violation.
SECTION 10
Coordination with Regional Water Planning Group, UTRWD, and Others
City of Sanger has coordinated with the Region C Water Planning Group and UTRWD to ensure
consistency with the approved regional water plan and UTRWD's drought contingency plan. City
of Sanger sent a copy of the draft ordinance(s) or resolution(s) implementing the Plan to UTRWD
for review and approval. After adoption, City of Sanger sent the final ordinance(s) or resolution(s)
and the Plan to UTRWD. Appendix C includes a copy of a letter sent to the Chair of the Region
C Water Planning Group along with City of Sanger's Plan.
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SECTION 11
Review and Update of Drought Contingency Plan
As required by TCEQ rules, City of Sanger will review and update this Plan every five years. The
Plan will be updated as appropriate based on new or updated information, such as the adoption
or revision of the regional water plan, or based on new or updated information related to City of
Sanger's service area, population, water supply, transmission system - - and, for compliance with
UTRWD requirements. The next revision of the drought contingency plan must be prepared,
adopted and submitted to TCEQ's Executive Director not later than May 2024. Any revised Plan
must be submitted to TCEQ within 90 days of adoption by the community water system.
SECTION 12
Drought Contingency Plans For Privately —Owned Water Utilities
Any privately —owned or independent water utilities that are located within the service area of City
of Sanger shall prepare a drought contingency plan in accordance with TCEQ requirements
contained in the TAC, Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter B and Rule 288.20, and
incorporate such plan into their tariff.
APPENDICES
Appendix A. TCEQ Minimum Requirements of a Drought Contingency Plan —
Subchapter B, Rule 288.20
Appendix B. Copy of Ordinance, order or resolution adopted by City Council or
Governing Board Implementing the Drought Contingency Plan
Appendix C. Coordination with Regional Planning Group
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APPENDIX A
TCEQ Minimum Requirements of a
Drought Contingency Plan for Municipal Uses by Public Water Suppliers
(Subchapter B, Rule §288.20)
Effective October 7, 2004
(a) A drought contingency plan for a retail public water supplier, where applicable, must
include the following minimum elements.
(1) Minimum requirements. Drought contingency plans must include the
following minimum elements.
(A) Preparation of the plan shall include provisions to actively
inform the public and affirmatively provide opportunity for public input.
Such acts may include but are not limited to, having a public meeting at a
time and location convenient to the public and providing written notice to
the public concerning the proposed plan and meeting.
(B) Provisions shall be made for a program of continuing public
education and information regarding the drought contingency plan.
(C) The drought contingency plan must document coordination
with the regional water planning groups for the service area of the retail
public water supplier to ensure consistency with the appropriate approved
regional water plans.
(D) The drought contingency plan must include a description of
the information to be monitored by the water supplier, and specific criteria
for the initiation and termination of drought response stages,
accompanied by an explanation of the rationale or basis for such
triggering criteria.
(E) The drought contingency plan must include drought or
emergency response stages providing for the implementation of
measures in response to at least the following situations:
(i) reduction in available water supply up to a repeat of the
drought of record;
(ii) water production or distribution system limitations;
(iii) supply source contamination; or
(iv) system outage due to the failure or damage of major
water system components (e.g., pumps).
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(F) The drought contingency plan must include specific, quantified
targets for water use reductions to be achieved during periods of water
shortage and drought. The entity preparing the plan shall establish the
targets. The goals established by the entity under this subparagraph are
not enforceable.
(G) The drought contingency plan must include the specific water
supply or water demand management measures to be implemented
during each stage of the plan including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) curtailment of non -essential water uses; and
(ii) utilization of alternative water sources and/or alternative
delivery mechanisms with the prior approval of the executive
director as appropriate (e.g., interconnection with another water
system, temporary use of a non -municipal water supply, use of
reclaimed water for non -potable purposes, etc.).
(H) The drought contingency plan must include the procedures to
be followed for the initiation or termination of each drought response
stage, including procedures for notification of the public.
(1) The drought contingency plan must include procedures for
granting variances to the plan.
(J) The drought contingency plan must include procedures for the
enforcement of mandatory water use restrictions, including specification
of penalties (e.g., fines, water rate surcharges, discontinuation of service)
for violations of such restrictions.
(2) Privately -owned water utilities. Privately -owned water utilities shall prepare a
drought contingency plan in accordance with this section and incorporate such
plan into their tariff.
(3) Wholesale water customers. Any water supplier that receives all or a portion
of its water supply from another water supplier shall consult with that supplier and
shall include in the drought contingency plan appropriate provisions for
responding to reductions in that water supply.
(b) A wholesale or retail water supplier shall notify the executive director within five business
days of the implementation of any mandatory provisions of the drought contingency plan.
(c) The retail public water supplier shall review and update, as appropriate, the drought
contingency plan, at least every five years, based on new or updated information, such as the
adoption or revision of the regional water plan.
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APPENDIX B
Copy of Ordinance or Resolution Adopted
by City Council or Governing Body
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APPENDIX C
Coordination with Regional Planning Group
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APPENDIX D
Coordination with Regional Planning Group
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