04-96-Ordinance-Adopting a Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans-04/01/1996PROPOSED
ORDINANCE NO. 04-96
AN ORDINANCE, ADOPTING A CITY OF
SANGER WATER CONSERVATION PLAN AND
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN; PROVIDING
A PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN $10.00
PER DAY NOR MORE THAN $200.00 PER
DAY FOR EACH DAY OF- NON-COMPLIANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS THEREOF;
DECLARING A PUBLIC NEED OF AN
EMERGENCY NATURE FOR THE ADOPTION
HEREOF ON ONE READING; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND ORDAINING OTHER
MATTERS RELATED TO THE FOREGOING:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SANGER; DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS;
WHEREAS, that the City of Sanger is in the process of developing a
Water Conservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Water Development Board (the "Board") has
encouraged the City and all people in Texas to conserve water; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
rules require that the City adopt a Water Conservation/Drought
Contingency Plan which has been approved; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously submitted to the TNRCC a proposed
Water Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan which has been reviewed
and commented upon by the TNRCC;
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there is an urgent need in
the best public interest of the City of Sanger, Texas to adopt a
Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan, and the City
Council further determines that such public need is of an emergency
nature and the legal requirement of two required separate readings
of the subject ordinance be dispensed with and waived; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City now desires to evidence its
approval of the Water Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan and
adopt such plan as an official policy of the City, Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS:
SECTION I
a. Anproval of the Plan: The City Council hereby approves
and adopts as the City's Water Conservation Plan the
Water Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan Attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" to be included in full as a part of
this Ordinance as if recited verbatim herein. The City
commits to implement the program according to the
procedures set forth in the adopted plan.
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SECTION II
The City shall report on the implementation and effectiveness of
the plan in accordance with the outline set forth in the plan.
SECTION III
In regards to implementation and enforcement of the Conservation/
Drought Contingency Plan the Mayor is designated as the official
responsible for' implementation and enforcement, and the following
guidelines are adopted:
a. Mild Conditions• At any time the peak daily water use
approaches 80% of water supply capacity, for three
consecutive days, the Mayor shall be authorized to
request voluntary compliance by all users and initiate
other measures in accordance with the Conservation/
Drought contingency Plan as set out in the said attached
plan.
b. Moderate Conditions• At any time the peak daily water
use occasionally reaches 90% of water supply capacity,
for three consecutive days, the Mayor will implement the
Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan as set out in the
said attached plan.
C. Severe Conditions• At anytime the system exceeds total
water supply capacity for three consecutive days, a
penalty shall be imposed on all users not acting in
compliance with the Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan
attached hereto in accordance with the standards of usage
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outlined within the plan and with the penalties
established therein.
In the event that the above Item C Severe Conditions persist for an
extended period of time the City may ration water usage or
terminate service to selected users of the system in accordance
with the following sequence:
First: Commercial Users
Second: Residential Users
Third: Public Health and Safety Facilities
SECTION IV
Users of city water except for the City, that do not comply with
Section III of this Ordinance shall be subject to a penalty and
fine of not less than $10.00 per day nor more than $200.00 per day
for each day of non-compliance and/or disconnection or discontinu-
ance of water services to such users by the City.
SECTION V
The City Council finds and declares that a sufficient written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
City Council was posted at a designated place convenient to the
public at the City Hall for the time required by law preceding this
meeting and that such place of posting was readily accessible at
all times to the general public; that all of the foregoing was done
as required by law; and that this meeting has been open to the
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public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance
and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and
formally acted upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves, and confirms such
written notice and the contents and posting hereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS lst day of
CITY OF SANGER
Nel Armstrong
ATTEST:
Rosalie Chavez, City Se retary
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April 1996
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CITY OF SANGER
TNRCC
WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
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SECTION I - INTRODUCTION
PLANNING AREA - PROPOSED PROJECT 1-1
CONTINGENCY PLAN 1-2
UTILITY EVALUATION DATA 1-2
NEEDS AND GOALS 1-6
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 1-7
SECTION II - LONG-TERM WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION II-1
PLUMBING CODES 11-1
RETROFIT PROGRAM II-2
WATER RATE STRUCTURES 11-2
METERING II-2
WATER CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING II-2
LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR II-2
IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT II-3
CONSERVATION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT II-3
CONTRACTS WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
OR WATER SUPPLY CORPORATIONS 11-4
CITY OF SANGER
TNRCC
WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
SECTION III - DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
TRIGGER CONDITIONS
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY MEASURES
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
TERMINATION NOTIFICATION
APPENDIX A - LISTING OF WATER CONSERVATION LITERATURE
APPENDIX B - PUBLIC INFORMATION SUGGESTIONS
APPENDIX C - ORDINANCE ADOPTING WATER CONSERVATION/DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY PLAN
APPENDIX D - ORDINANCE AMENDING PLUMBING CODE
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The 69th Texas Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 2 and House Joint Resolution (HJR)
6 in 1986. This Act requires a Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency
Plan by political subdivisions seeking financial assistance from the State Water Loan
Assistance Fund or The Development Board. House Bill 2 was approved by Texas
Voters November 6, 1985; becoming and amendment to the Texas Constitution.
These actions enabled the Texas Water Development Board to develop guidelines for
Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.
Utilization of all State resources is dictated, if affordable development is to occur on
a statewide basis. Water, a basic human need, will be a major factor in development.
Conservation of water is necessary if we are to meet future needs for our most
valuable resource.
Passage of HB 2 and HJR 6 by the Texas Legislature and the Voters of Texas, tend
to reflect that the need for conservation of water resources has been recognized and
is a high priority item for State Officials.
PLANNING AREA - PROPOSED PROJECT
The Study or Planning Area will consist of the entire City of Sanger, an area of 3
square miles. The City is located in Denton County, approximately 50 miles north
from Dallas near Lake Ray Roberts. Ground elevation varies in elevation from 620 feet
to 700 feet above sea level.
The current project consists of studies required to identify existing wastewater facility
problems. City officials have authorized:
1) Update of Infiltration/Inflow Analysis document
2) Update Sewer System Evaluation
3) Update Facility Plan
4) Update Environmental Document and
5) Prepare this document - Water Conservation and Drought Contingency
Plan
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CONTINGENCY PLAN
System Improvements will be developed from study and evaluation of existing
conditions to establish a specific program for meeting desired goals.
UTILITY EVALUATION DATA
The
following checklist provides a convenient method to insure that the most
important items that are needed for the development of a conservation and a drought
contingency
program are considered.
Utility
Evaluation Data
A.
Population of service area
4175 (Number)
B.
Area of service area
3 (Sq. Mi.)
C.
Number and type of equivalent
Meter connections in service area 1,571
(Res.) 147 (Comm.) (Ind.)
D.
Net rate of new connection additions per
year (new connections less discounts)
30 (Res.) 5 (Comm.) (Ind.)
E.
Water use information:
1) Water production for the last
143,179,000 (gal./year)
2) Water production for the
145,317,000 (gal./year)
3) Average water production for last
2 years.
144,248,000 (gal./year)
4) Average monthly water production for
last 2 years. 12,020 (1,000 gal./month)
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MONTH
NUMBER
CUSTOMERS
WATER
(1000 gallon)
PRODUCTION
(MG)
WASTEWATER AVERAGE FLOW
(MG)
(Each)
(Monthly)
(Daily)
Daily Avg.
Daily Max.
November 94
1313
10,049
.335
.520
.907
December 94
1317
10,536
.340
.449
.503
January 95
1309
10,808
.349
.493
.687
February 95
1314
9,070
.324
.455
.591
March 95
1335
10,703
.345
.605
1.627
April 95
1321
10,763
.359
.521
.907
May 95
1334
11,625
.375
.475
1.4
June 95
1327
14,122
.471
.400
.503
July 95
1336
17,548
.566
.300
.423
August 95
1348
- 16,898
.545
.360
.687
September 95
1341
14,063
.469
.340
.455
October 95
1347
13,044
.421
.324
.387
November 95
1348
12,174
.406
.372
.444
NOTE:
6) Average daily water use (Res./Com./Ind.) 300 (gpd per customer)
7) Peak daily use (Res./Com./Ind.) 500 (gpd per customer)
8) Peak to average use ration (average daily summer
use divided by annual average daily use) 1.0 to 1.67
9) Unaccounted for water (% of water production) 10%
F. Wastewater Information
1) Percent of your potable water customers sewered by your
wastewater treatment system 95%.
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G.
H.
2) Percent of potable water customers who have septic tanks or
other privately operated sewage disposal systems 5%
3) Percent of potable water customers sewered by another
wastewater treatment utility 0% .
4) Percent of total potable water sales to the three categories
described in F(1), F(2) and F(3).
a) Percent of total sales to customers you serve 100%
b) Percent of total sales to customers who are on septic tanks
or private disposal systems 5% .
c) Percent of total sales to customers who are on other
wastewater treatment systems 0% .
5) Average daily volume of wastewater treated 432,000 gal.
6) Peak daily wastewater volumes N.A. gallons occurred after new flow meter was
placed in service with a large rainfall.
7) Estimated percent of wastewater flows to your treatment plant
that originate from the following categories:
Residential 80 %
Industrial and Manufacturing 2 %
Commercial/Institutional 8 %
Storm Water 10 %
Other - Explain 0 %
Safe annual yield of water supply 400,000 (gal.) x 1000
Peak daily design capacity of water system 1,100 (gal.) x 1000
Major high -volume customers: (list) Quantity (Gal/Mo)
Living Center of America 194,908
North Texas Plastics 178,841
Sanger High School 143,900
J. Population and water
use or wastewater volume projections per person
Population
Daily Average
Daily Maximum
Year
Potential
Water Sewer
Water Sewer
2000
4,638
90 100
270 300
2005
5,303
95 105
285 315
3010
6,057
100 110
300 330
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K. Percent of water supply connection in system metered:
100 (Res.) 100 (Comm.)
100 (Ind.)
L. WATER RATE STRUCTURE:
First 1,000 Gallons (Min)
$11.00
Next 4,000 Gallons (per 1000)
1.85
Next 10,000 Gallons (per 1000)
2.00
Next 15,000 Gallons (per 1000)
2.40
All over 30,000 Gallons (per 1000)
3.20
SEWER RATE STRUCTURE:
Residential - $12.00 Base Rate plus $1.00 per 1,000 gallons over 1,000 ($25.00 max.)
Commercial - $18.00 Base Rate plus $1.00 per 1,000 gallons over 1,000 ($125.00 max.)
M. Average annual revenues from water or wastewater rates:
$2 687 575 (Dollars)
N. Average annual revenue from non -rate derived sources:
N/A (Dollars)
0. Average annual fixed costs of operation:
$2,042,095 (Dollars)
P. Average annual variable costs of operation:
N/A (Dollars)
Q. Average annual water or wastewater revenues for other purposes (if applicable).
N/A (Dollars)
R. Applicable local regulations: There are no local regulations that are applicable to the City of
Sanger.
S. Applicable State, Federal or other regulations as a Public Water Supply, the City of Sanger
must abide by the rules of the following agencies:
1) TNRCC
2) Texas Department of Health
3) Environmental Protection Agency
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NEEDS AND GOALS
Immediate foreseeable needs consist of supplying potable water for service to all
citizens and business places in the City or its service area.Manpower need projections
indicate a work force of 9 persons for Fiscal Year 1995, increasing to 12 persons in
2000.
Utilization of all State resources is dictated if affordable development is to occur on
a statewide basis. Water, a basic human need, will be a major factor in development.
Conservation of water is necessary if we are to meet future needs for our most
valuable resource.
Homeowner and user education will be emphasized in the City Conservation Plan to
meet the 69th Texas Legislature (1985) requirements as dictated by House Bill 2, and
House Joint Resolution 6. The following plan has been prepared using guidelines
established to meet requirements of the Texas Water Development Board.
A substantial reduction in water consumption will also be noticeable in Wastewater
Facility requirements if conservation is implemented within the household. Education
of homeowners is necessary if a conservation plan is to succeed in effectively
reducing water use and wastewater treatment requirements.
The City of Sanger, through customer education, City Maintenance and Operation,
City Planning and Implementation of Planning Elements, establishes a dual goal. First,
a reduction in water usage of 10% per capita is established. Second, water
unaccounted for is to be reduced. These two items are related in implementation and
can be attained from outlined planning elements.
Production, storage, and distribution capabilities of existing Water System can be
greatly enhanced, if State requirements are implemented for Water Conservation.
Achieving the established goal will conserve our most valuable resource, water. It will
also enable existing facilities to provide service for additional customers without
further expenditures for expansion.
the City of Sanger, through the conservation of water, will realize a reduction in
wastewater discharge from each residential and commercial customer in the system.
This reduced discharge of wastewater will further reduce the volume of sewage to be
treated at the wastewater plant. This reduction then extends the useful life of the
existing treatment facility for added customer base.
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PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
The City of Sanger, Council meets on a regular basis or in Regular Session the 1 st and
3rd Monday of each month. Meeting Agenda is posted in accordance with State law,
listing items for discussion and items to be acted upon by City Officials. Meetings are
open to the public and the public is given an opportunity to speak and voice their
views and opinions.
Public Hearings for City Wide Projects, Grant Applications and other items which
normally consume a large amount of time, are heard at special announced meetings.
Discussions are normally very informal in order to encourage more public input.
City meetings are attended by representatives of local newspapers and by the local
television stations when items of interest are scheduled. These news media sources
provide excellent distribution of events and subjects to the people of the Sanger area.
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SECTION 11
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION
The City of Sanger will promote water conservation by informing the public of ways
to conserve water. The following methods will be used to inform water users:
A. Distribution of educational materials to all customers will be made four
times during the first year of the program and twice per year thereafter.
The distribution will be timed to correspond with the peak summer
demand periods.
B. Articles will be published in "Here's News" - a monthly bulletin which is
enclosed with the water bill.
C. New Customers will receive general conservation information when
applying for service.
Information as presented in Appendix B will be the basis for public education during
the months ahead as well as pre-printed brochures available from:
Texas Water Development Board
P. O. Box 13231, Capital Station
Austin, Texas 78711-3231
and as listed in Appendix A.
PLUMBING CODES
The City of Sanger will adopt Appendix J of the latest version of the Southern
Standard Building Code which adopts water saving plumbing requirements. In
addition, this code is amended to include the requirement to install recirculation
equipment on all new swimming pools. This ordinance is included as Appendix D of
this report.
RETROFIT PROGRAM
Customers in existing buildings which do not have water saving devices will be
encouraged to replace their old plumbing fixtures. The advertising program will help
inform them of the advantages of installing water saving devices. Our rate structure
encourages them to be conservative in their water use.
Customers will be informed of water saving kits available to aid in their water
conservation efforts.
WATER RATE STRUCTURES
The water rate structure encourages water conservation. The City's water and sewer
rates are at the increasing block rate form to discourage the use of large quantities of
water.
When a customer applies for a tap, the excess use limit is identified and discussed.
METERING
Testing of all meters which appear to have abnormally high or low water usage.
Included in this Water Conservation Plan, is a schedule as follows:
A. Production and/or inlet meter - test once a year
B. Meters larger than 1 " - test once a year
C. Meters 1 " and smaller - test every eight years.
WATER CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING
The City of does not attempt to regulate landscaping. However, the City does
recommend grasses that require minimum water for survival, i.e., Bermuda, Buffalo.
LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
A leak detection program includes:
A. Monthly water use accounting by the billing clerk.
B. Frequent monitoring daily of elevated and ground storage tanks.
C. Visual inspection by meter readers who watch for abnormal conditions
indicating leaks.
D. An adequate maintenance staff is -available to repair leaks. Reaction time
is usually less than 15 minutes on a work day and less than one hour at
all other times.
IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT
The Water Conservation Plan will be enforced by the following methods:
A. Service taps will not be issued to builders who do not agree to install
water saving plumbing fixtures in proposed new building.
B. The building inspector will add the above item to his check list and report
any violations to the City Administrator. When a violation is discovered
construction will stop until correction is made.
C. An ordinance encourages the retrofitting of old plumbing fixtures which
are using large amounts of water. People will realize that replacing their
fixtures will save them money on water bill.
D. Water customers who do not pay their water bill, have their water
disconnected.
CONSERVATION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
Annual Report will be prepared by the City Administrator which addresses the
progress and effectiveness of the Water Conservation Plan. The report will include:
A. Public Information which has been issued.
B. Public Response.
C. Excess use fees which have been charged.
D. Effectiveness of water conservation plan in reducing water use by
providing consumption data.
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E. Implementation progress and status of the City's water conservation
program.
CONTRACTS WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OR WATER SUPPLY
CORPORATIONS
If the City of Sanger ever contracts to sell water to any other subdivisions or water
supply corporation, the contract agreement will require that the purchaser shall adopt
the City of Sanger water conservation and drought contingence plan or develop and
adopt a plan of their own that is acceptable to the Texas Water Development Board.
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SECTION III
Drought or other uncontrollable circumstances can disrupt the normal availability of
utility water supplies. Even though a City may have an adequate water supply, the
supply could become contaminated, or a disaster could destroy the supply. During
drought periods, consumer demand is often significantly higher than normal. System
treatment, storage, or distribution failures can also present a utility with an
emergency situation.
The following guidelines pertain to the preparation of drought contingency plans. It
is important to distinguish drought contingency planning from water conservation
planning. While water conservation involves implementing permanent water use
efficiency practices, drought contingency plans establish temporary methods or
techniques designed to be used only as long as an emergency exists.
The City will establish a set of trigger or threshold conditions, that will indicate when
drought contingency measures need to be put into effect. Trigger levels will be
needed to distinguish among mild, moderate, or severe drought conditions. The mild
conditions may include the following situations:
1. Peak Daily Water use is approaching gallons per day, or 80% of the
water supply rated as gallons per day, for three consecutive days.
2. Consideration will be given to weather conditions, time of year.
1. Peak Daily Water use reaches plant capacity of gallons per day, or
90% of the water supply rated at gallons per day, for three
consecutive days.
1. The Imminent or actual failure of a major component of the system which
would cause an immediate health or safety hazard.
2. Water Demands is exceeding the capacity of the system - gallons per
day for three consecutive days.
The City Ordinance will be reworked with a view toward covering action to be taken
during various phases of drought conditions - as follows:
Step 1 - is one where the Mayor can restrict, the use of water for outdoor sprinkling,
watering of lawns, shrubs, driveways and automobiles to certain areas of the Service
area by days and to certain hours. Said restrictions will remain in effect until the
Mayor lifts the restrictions. More specifically stated shall be:
1. Inform the public through the news media that a trigger condition has
been reached, and that they should look for ways to voluntarily reduce
water use. Specific steps which can be taken will be provided through
a telephone "blitz" by city employees being assisted by the Voluntary
Fire Department.
2. Notify major commercial water users of the situation and request
voluntary water use reductions.
3. The following mandatory lawn watering schedule shall be implemented:
Customers with even numbered street addresses may water on odd
numbered days of the month. Customers with odd numbered street
addresses may water on even days of the month. Watering shall occur
only between the hours of 6-10 a.m. and 8-10 p.m.
4. During winter months, request water users to insulate pipes rather than
running water to prevent freezing; and
5. City will monitor lake levels daily.
Step 2 - curtailment would be one where the Mayor will ban the use of water totally
for outdoor sprinkling, watering of lawns, shrubs, driveways and automobiles. Said
restriction will remain in effect until the Mayor lifts the ban. More specifically stated
1. Continue implementation of all relevant actions in preceding phase;
2. Car washing, window washing, pavement washing prohibited except
when a bucket is used;
3. The following public water uses, not essential for public health or safety,
are prohibited:
a. Street washing
b. Water hydrant flushing
C. Filling pools
The curtailment will be effective upon the Mayor's giving notice of curtailment to all
residents and businesses by telephone and posting of a notice of curtailment and
notifying the news media of curtailment.
The curtailments will be terminated upon the Mayor giving notice of termination as he
does for the institution of the curtailment.
The Mayor can amend, add, or delete any of these Rules and Regulations and shall
notify the City Council at its regular Meeting of said amendments, additions, or
deletions.
Any violation of the Rules and Regulations adopted by Ordinance (as amended) shall
carry a penalty of imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days or a fine of
$200.00, or both.
The City will enact the following Drought Contingency measures:
Mild Drought Contingency Measures
1. Inform public by giving notice of a mild drought to residents and business
by telephone and the posting of notices and notifying news media of the
mild drought.
2. Included in the information to the public will be the recommendation that
water users look for ways to conserve water.
3. Public will be advised of the trigger condition situation daily by radio
announcement.
Moderate Drought Contingency Measures
1. Residents and business will be informed as mentioned above.
2. The Step 1 Curtailment will be enacted.
3. Residents will be advised of the trigger conditions daily by posting
notices on bulletin boards.
Major Drought Contingency Measures
1. Residents and business will be informed as mentioned above.
2. The Step 2 Curtailment will be enacted.
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
Once trigger conditions and emergency measures have been approached, the
residents, businesses and public will be informed of the conditions and measures to
be taken. The process for notification includes:
A. Posting the Notice of Drought conditions at City Hall, Waterworks, and
convenience stores.
B. General circulation to newspapers.
C. Notifying local radio station.
D. Direct mailing to customers explaining need for an provisions of Drought
Contingency Plan.
TERMINATION NOTIFICATION
Termination of the Drought measures will take place when the trigger conditions
which initiated the drought measures have subsided, and an emergency situation no
longer exists. Residents and businesses will be informed of the termination to the
drought measures in the same manner that they were informed of the initiation of the
drought measures.
APPENDIX A - LISTING OF WATER CONSERVATION LITERATURE
TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
WATER CONSERVATION LITERATURE
Single copies of all of the following publications and materials can be
obtained at no charge. The "*" indicates those publications that are
available free to political subdivisions in small quantities. To make a
request, write: CONSERVATION, Texas Water Development Board, Capitol
Station, P. O. Box 13213, Austin, Texas 78711-3231 - Attn: Messrs. Dayton or
Hoffman.
Agricultural Conservation Literature
Title
Published
Description
Length
Have Your Irrigation System
TWDB
Pamphlet
4 pages
Evaluated Free*
Drip Irrigation*
TWDB
Pamphlet
6 pages
Plastic Puler*
TWDB
6" x lq"
-
Soil Moisture Monitoring*
HPUWCD #1
Pamphlet
4 pages
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Municipal Conservation Literature
Title
Published
Description
Length
Water Half -A -Hundred Ways
TWDB
Pamphlet
8 pages
To Save It*
How To Save Water Outside
TWDB
Pamphlet
8 pages
The Home*
How To Save Water Inside
TWDB
Pamphlet
8 pages
The Home*
Toilet Tank Leak Detector
TWDB
2 Tablets
-
Tablets*
A Homeowner's Guide To Water
TWDB
Booklet
22 pages
Use & Water Conservation
How to Xeriscape
NXC
Pamphlet
10 pages
Texas Water Resources and Planning Literature
Title Published Description Length
Abbreviations:
HPUWCD #1 High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1
NXC National Xeriscape Council, Inc.
TWDB Texas Water Development Board
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PUBLICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS
AVAILABLE FOR LOAN FROM TEXAS
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD (TWDB) (a)
The following water conservation publications and audiovisual materials are
available for a loan of up to two weeks from TWDB. To borrow any of these
write to: CONSERVATION, Texas Water Development Board, Capitol Station,
Austin, Texas 78711-3231.
Title
Water Audit and Leak
Detection Guidebook
Example Brochures
and Promotional
Material
Regional Teachers Guide
Supplements
The Alternative is
Conservation
Water Follies
Orangutans
(Public Service
Gooney Birds
(Public Service
Announcement)
Tanks
(Public Service
Announcement)
Spot Announcements
Publications
Published
California
Compiled by
TWDB
California
Dept. of
Water Res.
Description
Ring Binder
Books
Audiovisual Materials
Water Films
American Water
Works Assoc.
(AWWA)
AWWA
VCR/VHS Format
AWWA
VCR/VHS Format
AWWA
VCR/VHS Format
Lower Colorado
River Authority
16mm Film
VCR/VHS Format
16mm Film
VCR/VHS Format
16mm Film
VCR/VHS Format
16mm Film
VCR/VHS Format
16mm Film
VCR/VHS Format
Audio Cassette
Length
142 pages
32 pages
Nos. 1-7
28 min.
7 i min.
30 sec.
30 sec.
30 sec.
30 Sec.
(a) The films, video cassettes, and publications are provided for review
purposes only. Permission to use any of this material for print or
broadcast must be obtained from the producer or publisher of the material.
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Attachment A
Contents of the
Municipal Water Conservation
Workshop Notebook
The notebook is distributed to participants at Board -sponsored
Municipal
Water Conservation Workshops.
In addition, single copies of the
notebook
can be provided to cities and utilities. Single copies of
selected
materials from the notebook can also be provided.
Title
Published Description
Length
Section 1: The Need for
Conservation
Texas Water Resources and
TWDB Paper
38 pages
Conservation
Section 2: Water Conservation
Techniques
Efficient Use of Water in the
TAEX Booklet
20 pages
Garden and Landscape (B-1496)
Xeriscape
City of Booklet
20 pages
Austin
Water Pressure Reducing Valves
Watts
Booklet
21
pages
Regulator
Texas Native Tree and Plant
TDA
Book
162
pages
Directory, 1986
Sources of Leak Detection
TWDB
List
2 Pages
Equipment and Services
Sources of Water Saving Devices
TWDB
List
21
pages
Locating and Reducing Unaccounted TWDB
Guidebook
30
pages
For Water Through The Use Of
The Water Audit And Leak Detection
Water Rate Design Emphasizing
TWDB
Guidebook
30
pages
Conservation Rate Structures
Model Water Ordinances
TWDB
Guidebook
25
pages
The Authority of Cities, Water
TWDB
Guidebook
25
pages
Utilities, and Water Districts
to Regulate and Enforce Water
Conservation Measures
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APPENDIX B - PUBLIC INFORMATION SUGGESTIONS
Here are suggestions on ways to save water:
BATHROOM
1. Take a shower instead of filling the tub and taking a bath.
Showers usually use less water -than tub baths.
2. Install a low -flow shower head which restricts the quantity of
flow at 60 psi to no more than 3.0 gallons per minute.
3. Take short showers and install a cutoff valve or turn the
water off while soaping and back on again only to rinse.
4. Do not use hot water when cold will do. Water and energy can
be saved by washing hands with soap and cold water; hot water
should only be added when hands are especially dirty.
5. Reduce the level of the water being used in a bath tub by one
or two inches if a shower is not available.
6. Turn water off when brushing teeth until it is time to rinse.
7. Not let the water run when washing hands. Instead, hands
should be wet, and water would be turned off while soaping and
scrubbing and turned on again to rinse. A cutoff valve may
also be installed on the faucet.
8. Shampoo hair in the shower. Shampooing in the shower takes
only a little more water than is used to shampoo hair during
a bath and mush less than shampooing and bathing separately.
9. Hold not water in the basin when shaving instead of letting
the faucet continue to run.
10. Test toilets for leaks. To test for a leak, a few of drops of
food coloring can be added to the water in the tank. The
toilet should not be flushed. The customer can then watch to
see if the coloring appears in the bowl within a few minutes.
It does, the fixture needs adjustment or repair.
11. Use a toilet tank displacement device. A one -gallon plastic
milk bottle can be filled with stones or with water, recapped,
and placed in the toilet tank. This will reduce the amount of
water in the tank but still provide enough for flushing.
(Bricks which some people use for this purpose are not
recommended since they crumble eventually and could damage the
working mechanism, necessitating a call to the plumber).
Displacement devices should never be used with new low -volume
flush toilets.
12. Install faucet aerators to reduce water consumption.
13. Never use the toilet to dispose of cleansing tissues,
cigarette butts, or other trash. This can waste a great deal
of water and also places an unnecessary load on the sewage
treatment plant or septic tank.
14. Install a new low -volume flush toilet that uses 3.5 gallons or
less per flush when building a new home or remodeling a
bathroom.
KITCHEN
1. Use a pan of water (or place a stopper in the sink) for
rinsing pots and pans and cooking implements when cooking
rather than turning on the water faucet each time a rinse is
needed.
2. Never run the dishwasher without a full load. In addition to
saving water, expensive detergent will last longer and a
significant energy saving will appear on the utility bill.
3. Use the sink disposal sparingly, and never use it for just a
few scraps.
4. Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator.
Running water from the tap until it is cool is wasteful.
Better still, both water and energy can be saved by keeping
cold water in a picnic jug on a kitchen counter to avoid
opening the refrigerator door frequently.
5. Use a small pan of cold water when cleaning vegetables rather
than letting the faucet run.
6. Use only a little water in the pot and put a lid on it for
cooking most food. Not only does this method save water, but
food is more nutritious since vitamins and minerals are not
poured down the drain with the extra cooking water.
7. Use a pan of water for rinsing when hand washing dishes rather
than running faucet.
8. Always keep water conservation in mind, and think of other
ways to save in the kitchen. Small kitchen savings from not
making too much coffee or letting ice cubes melt in a sink can
add up in a year's time.
LAUNDRY
1. Wash only a full load when using an automatic washing machine
(32 to 59 gallons are required per load).
2. Use the lowest water level setting on the washing machine for
light loads whenever possible.
3. Use cold water as often as possible to save energy and to
conserve the hot water for uses which cold water cannot serve.
(This is also better for clothing made of today's synthetic
fabrics.)
FOR APPLIANCES AND PLUMBING
1. Check water requirements of various models and brands when
considering purchasing any new appliance that uses water.
Some use less water than others.
2. Check all water line connections and faucets for leaks.
OUT-OF-DOOR USE
1. Water lawns early in the morning during the hotter summer
months. Much of the water used on the lawn can simply
evaporate between the sprinkler and the grass.
2. Use a sprinkler that produces large drops of water, rather
than a fine mist, to avoid evaporation.
3. Turn soaker hoses so the holes are on the bottom to avoid
evaporation.
4. Water slowly for better absorption, and never water in high
winds.
5. Forget about watering the streets or walks or driveways. They
will never grow a thing.
6. Condition the soil with compost before planting grass or
flower beds so that water will soak in rather than run off.
7. Fertilize lawns at least twice a year for root stimulation.
Grass with a good root system makes better use of less water.
8. Learn to know when grass needs watering. If it has turned a
dull grey -green or if footprints remain visible, it is time to
water.
9. Do not water too frequently. Too much water can overload the
soil so that air cannot get to the roots and can encourage
plant diseases.
10. Do not over -water. Soil can absorb only so much moisture and
the rest simply runs off. A timer will help, and either a
kitchen timer or an alarm clock will do. An inch and one-half
of water applied once a week will keep most Texas grasses
alive and healthy.
11. Operate automatic sprinkler systems only when the demand on
the town's water supply is lowest. Set the system to operate
between four and six a.m.
12. Do not scalp lawns when mowing during hot weather. Taller
grass holds moisture better. Rather, grass should be cut
fairly often, so that only 1/2 to 3/4 inch is trimmed off. a
better looking lawn will result.
13. Use a watering can or hand water with the hose in small areas
of the lawn that need more frequent watering (those near walks
or driveways or in especially hot, sunny spots).
14. Learn what types of grass, shrubbery, and plants do best in
the area and in which parts of the lawn, and then plat
accordingly. If one has a heavily shaded yard, no amount of
water will make roses bloom. In especially dry sections of
the state, attractive arrangements of plants that are adapted
to arid or semi -arid climates should be chosen.
15. Consider decorating areas of the lawn with rocks, gravel, wood
chips, or other materials now available that require no water
at all.
16. Not "sweep" walks and driveways with the hose. Use a broom or
rake instead.
17. Use a bucket of soapy water and use the hose only for rinsing
when washing the car.
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
PROPOSED
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE, ADOPTING A CITY OF
SANGER WATER CONSERVATION PLAN AND
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN; PROVIDING
A PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN $10.00
PER DAY NOR MORE THAN $200.00 PER
DAY FOR EACH DAY OF- NON-COMPLIANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS THEREOF;
DECLARING A PUBLIC NEED OF AN
EMERGENCY NATURE FOR THE ADOPTION
HEREOF ON ONE READING; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND ORDAINING OTHER
MATTERS RELATED TO THE FOREGOING:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SANGER; DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS;
WHEREAS, that the City of Sanger is in the process of developing a
Water Conservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Water Development Board (the "Board") has
encouraged the City and all people in Texas to conserve water; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
rules require that the City adopt a Water Conservation/Drought
Contingency Plan which has been approved; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously submitted to the TNRCC a proposed
Water Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan which has been reviewed
and commented upon by the TNRCC;
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there is an urgent need in
the best public interest of the City of Sanger, Texas to adopt a
Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan, and the City
Council further determines that such public need is of an emergency
nature and the legal requirement of -two required separate readings
of the subject ordinance be dispensed with and waived; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City now desires to evidence its
approval of the Water Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan and
adopt such plan as an official policy of the City, Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS:
SECTION I
a. Approval of the Plan: The City Council hereby approves
and adopts as the City's Water Conservation Plan the
Water Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan Attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" to be included in full as a part of
this Ordinance as if recited verbatim herein. The City
commits to implement the program according to the
procedures set forth in the adopted plan.
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SECTION II
The City shall report on the implementation and effectiveness of
the plan in accordance with the outline set forth in the plan.
SECTION III
In regards to implementation and enforcement of the Conservation/
Drought Contingency Plan the Mayor is designated as the official
responsible for implementation and enforcement, and the following
guidelines are adopted:
a. Mild Conditions• At any time the peak daily water use
approaches 80% of water supply capacity, for three
consecutive days, the Mayor shall be authorized to
request voluntary compliance by all users and initiate
other measures in accordance with the Conservation/
Drought contingency Plan as set out in the said attached
plan.
b. Moderate Conditions• At any time the peak daily water
use occasionally reaches 90% of water supply capacity,
for three consecutive days, the Mayor will implement the
Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan as set out in the
said attached plan.
C. Severe Conditions• At anytime the system exceeds total
water supply capacity for three consecutive days, a
penalty shall be imposed on all users not acting in
compliance with the Conservation/Drought Contingency Plan
attached hereto in accordance with the standards of usage
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outlined within the plan and with the penalties
established therein.
In the event that the above Item C Severe Conditions persist for an
extended period of time the City may ration water usage or
terminate service to selected users of the system in accordance
with the following sequence:
First: Commercial Users
Second: Residential Users
Third: Public Health and Safety Facilities
SECTION IV
Users of city water except for the City, that do not comply with
Section III of this Ordinance shall be subject to a penalty and
fine of not less than $10.00 per, day nor more than $200.00 per day
for each day of non-compliance and/or disconnection or discontinu-
ance of water services to such users by the City.
SECTION V
The City Council finds and declares that a sufficient written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
City Council was posted at a designated place convenient to the
public at the City Hall for the time required by law preceding this
meeting and that such place of posting was readily accessible at
all times to the general public; that all of the foregoing was done
as required by law; and that this meeting has been open to the
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public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance
and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and
formally acted upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves, and confirms such
written notice and the contents and posting hereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS day of
CITY OF SANGER
Nel Armstrong
ATTEST:
Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary
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1996
PROPOSED
AMENDING ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8,
ARTICLE VI, SECTION 8-75 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF Sanger,
TEXAS BY ADOPTING APPENDIX J (WATER
CONSERVATION) OF THE STANDARD
PLUMBING CODE, 1985 EDITION
COMPLETED AND PUBLISHED BY THE
SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS
INTERNATIONAL, INC.; PROVIDING A
PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR
EACH VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION AND ORDAINING OTHER
MATTERS RELATED TO THE FOREGOING:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF Sanger, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS;
SECTION I
Chapter 8, Article VI, Section 8-75(a) of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Sanger, Texas is hereby amended by adopting Appendix J
(Water Conservation) of the Standard Plumbing Code, latest edition
published by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
Inc.
SECTION II
That Appendix J of Standard Plumbing Code, latest edition published
by the Southern Building code Congress International, Inc. adopted
by Section I of this Ordinance is hereby amended to add the
following Language:
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"All new swimming pools installed in the City
of Sanger after the effective date of this
Ordinance shall be equipped with recirculating
filtration equipment".
SECTION III
That any violation of the provisions of the said Appendix J of the
Standard Plumbing Code adopted pursuant to Section I of this
Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.00 upon
conviction.
SECTION IV
That the City Secretary of the City of Sanger, Texas is hereby
authorized and directed to cause a true and correct copy of the
caption of this Ordinance to be published in the official
newspaper, having general circulation in the City of Sanger, Hunt
County, Texas and as an amendment to be published in the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sanger, Texas.
SECTION V
That the Elective Council of the City of Sanger hereby determines
that there is an urgent need in the best public interest of the
City of Sanger, Texas to adopt this Ordinance and that such public
need is of an emergency nature and the legal requirement of two
separate readings of this Ordinance is hereby dispensed with and
waived.
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FINALLY ENACTED THIS day of , 199 at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas at
which a quorum was present and which was held in accordance with
TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Art. 6252-17, as amended.
CITY OF SANGER
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ATTEST:
Nel Armstrong, Mayor
Rosalie Chavez, City Secretary
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