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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 �of/the City of Sanger, Texas, on this % day of APPROVED: ���y7yIG��. iy�urf2 Thomas E. Muir, Mayor ATTEST: /4��z �' ' V�) Cheryl P •ice ty Secretary 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 Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 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 Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 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 Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 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) Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 • 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); Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 • 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). Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 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% Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 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; Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 • 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. Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 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: Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 5.6 $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 Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 N 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. Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 10 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 Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 11 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. Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 12 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): Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 13 • 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 Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 14 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. Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 15 APPENDIX A TCEQ Requirements for a Water Conservation Plan (Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A and Rule 288.2 of TAC) Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 16 Water Utility Profile Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 17 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 Page 1 of 11 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) Page 2 of 11 Utility Profile Me Form No. 1965 - R Revised on: 4/1/14 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 Page 3 of 11 Uliliiy Profile T W De Form No. 1965 - R Revised on: 4/ 1 / 14 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. Page 4 of 11 Ulility Profile TWDB Form No. 1965 - R Revised on: 4/1/14 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, Page 5 of 11 Utility Profile T W De Form No. 1965 - R Reursed on: 4/1 /14 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 Page 6 of 11 Wilily Profile TW DB Form No. 1965 - R Revised on: 4/ 1 / 14 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 Page 7 of 11 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% Page 8 of 11 U lility Profile 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. Page 9 of 11 Utility Profile Texas Water (�-- 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 Page 10 of 11 Wilily Profile TW Da Form No. 1965 - R Revised on: All /1 A 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, Page 11 of 11 APPENDIX C Ordinance or Resolution from Governing Body Adopting the Water Conservation Plan Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 18 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, City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 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. City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 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. City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 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 City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 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. City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 5 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.). City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 6 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: City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 7 • 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. City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 8 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, City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 9 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. City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 10 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; City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 11 • 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. City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 12 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 City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 13 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). City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 (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. City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 APPENDIX B Copy of Ordinance or Resolution Adopted by City Council or Governing Body City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 APPENDIX C Coordination with Regional Planning Group City of Sanger Drought Contingency Plan May 2019 APPENDIX D Coordination with Regional Planning Group Sanger Water Conservation Plan May, 2019 19