Water Advisory Board May 10, 2016

Conservation Plan – proposed revisions Water Efficiency Action Group suggestions Comparison to similar cities Proposed adjustments to the plan Allow trigger points to be more proactive Implementation of drought stages Outside watering intervals

Ordinance changes – drought plan Standard Water Conservation Drought Level IDrought Level IIDrought Level III Watch LevelWater WarningWater EmergencyWater Crisis Target reduction in water use -10%20%30% Triggers- 30 months water supply 24 months water supply 18 months water supply 3 consecutive days of 18 MGD or greater 3 consecutive days of 20 MGD or greater Major water line break, or pump or system failure

Ordinance changes – drought plan Standard Water Conservation Drought Level IDrought Level IIDrought Level III Watch LevelWater WarningWater EmergencyWater Crisis Summer watering1 / 7 days1 / 14 days1 / 21 daysNone Winter watering1 / 7 days1 / 21 daysNone New landscapes provisions allowed Yes No Drip irrigation & hand-watering of plants & foundations 1 / 7 days 1 / 14 daysNone Golf course greensDaily1 / 7 days None

Ordinance changes – drought plan Standard Water Conservation Drought Level IDrought Level IIDrought Level III Watch LevelWater WarningWater EmergencyWater Crisis Use of water for construction & development purposes thru fire hydrants Yes No Pool fills, refills & installation Yes No

Ordinance changes – drought plan Standard Water Conservation Drought Level IDrought Level IIDrought Level III Watch LevelWater WarningWater EmergencyWater Crisis Carwash - fundraiser in parking lot (w/ hoses) YesNo Carwash - at residenceYes* No Carwash - w/ recyclingYes No Carwash - w/o recyclingYes No

Conservation/drought plan as a whole Current “Council shall implement each stage by resolution. Such resolution shall be published one time in the local newspaper.” Proposed More flexibility in movement between conservation levels

Recommendation Approval and support for proposed changes to the Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan

Water Advisory Board May 10, 2016