Water Conservation PlanStage 1: Water Watch
Triggers
This stage is triggered by any one of the following conditions:
- The pressure in the elevated water tower drops below 62 psi for 24 hours, and the ground storage tanks cannot be kept full.
- The one-day peak usage exceeds 3 million gallons per day (mgd).
- Unable to maintain pumping capacity or pressure due to equipment failure or downtime.
Goals
The goals of this stage are to:
- Heighten public awareness of the existing water conditions and maintain the integrity of the water supply system.
- To reduce one-day peak usage to less than 3mgd.
- To reduce monthly pumping to less than 55 million gallons.
Education Actions
- The City will promote water conservation through the Municipal T.V. channel 20, the E-Newsletter, and the Website.
- Summaries of the gallons of water pumped daily will be posted on the Website each week.
Management Actions
- Drop the system operating pressure to 58psi.
- All leaks will be repaired within 72 hours.
- Monitor and reduce hydrant flushing and water used for training
- Monitor sprinkler systems in city parks.
Stage 2: Water Warning
Triggers
This stage is triggered by one or more of the following conditions:
- System pressure of 58psi and cannot keep ground storage tanks full.
- The one-day peak usage exceeds 3.5mgd.
- Pumping level in no more than six wells is 100ft or less above the pump
- Unable to maintain pumping capacity or pressure due to equipment failure or downtime.
Goals
The goals of this stage are to:
- Reduce the one-day peak usage to 3mgd.
- Reduce the monthly pumping to 55 million gallons.
- Have no wells with pumping levels less than 100 feet above the pump.
Education Actions
- The City will promote water conservation and put the Regulation Actions on the Municipal T.V. channel 20, the E-Newsletter, Website, and the News Media.
- Summaries of the gallons of water pumped daily and the number of wells with pumping levels below 100 feet will be posted on the Website each week.
Management Actions
- Lower the system operating pressure to 52psi.
- Fix all water leaks within 48 hours
- Restrict the use of water for fire training
- Reduce sprinkler times in parks and public facilities
Regulation Actions
- Voluntary water restrictions. Outside watering times are to be only between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Stage 3: Water Emergency
Triggers
Any of the following conditions trigger this stage:
- Cannot maintain operating system pressure of 50 psi.
- Pumping level of less than 100 feet in 7 or more wells.
Goals
The goals of this stage are to:
- Reduce the one-day peak usage to 3.5 mgd.
- Reduce monthly pumping to 75 million gallons
Education Actions
- The City will promote water conservation and put the Regulation Actions on the Municipal T.V. channel 20, the E-Newsletter, Website, and the News Media.
- Summaries of the gallons of water pumped daily and the number of wells with pumping levels below 100 feet will be posted on the Website each week.
Management Actions
- Enforcement of Regulation Actions
- Lower system operating pressure to necessary levels
- All water leaks will be repaired within 24 hours.
Regulation Actions
- Mandatory rationing (Odd/ Even) all odd-number addresses will be allowed to water on odd days, and all even-number addresses will be allowed to water on even days. There will be no watering allowed on Thursdays.
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