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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1092-4-92RESOLUTION NO. 1092-4-92(R) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS ADOPTING THE ALLEN WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Allen is undertaking planning efforts to meet the demands of its water customers for the present and future into 21st century; and, WHEREAS, the City of Allen has developed a utility system capital improvements program to expand and upgrade wastewater collection system and water distribution and storage facilities; and, WHEREAS, the City of Allen has entered into a contract with the North Texas Municipal Water District to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant; and, WHEREAS, the City of Allen believes it is in the long-term best interests of the community to conserve potable water as well as use its water supply resources more efficiently; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Water Development Board has reviewed the City's Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Program; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Water Development Board loan requirements stipulate that a City that uses these funds must have such a program; and, WHEREAS, the objective of the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Program provides procedures for voluntary and mandatory actions to be placed into effect to temporarily reduce the demand placed on the City's available water system during a water shortage emergency; and, WHEREAS, the City has also developed with North Texas Municipal Water District lake elevation trigger conditions for mild, moderate, severe and critical emergency conditions; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT: SECTION 1: That the Allen City Council approves the Allen Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Program that is to be formally submitted to the Texas Water Development Board by the City's project engineer, Michael Cummings of Richardson, Texas and reviewed by the City Staff so that funds may be released for projects approved for funding through the TWDB State Revolving Fund. DULY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS, COLLIN COUNTY ON THE 2 nd DAY OF APRIL, 1992. APPROVED: l Q -P J96 Farmer, MAYOR R ATTEST: J y Mo on, City Secretary Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) Page 2 Adopted by Resolution 1092-4-92(R) CITY OF ALLEN DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN Drought or a number of other uncontrollable circumstances con disrupt the normal availability of the City's water supply. Even though the City may have an adequate water supply, the supply could become contaminated, or a disaster could destroy the supply. This summarizes the City's drought contingency plan. Drought contingency planning is not the same as conservation planning. While water -conservation involves implementing permanent water use efficiency or reuse practices, the drought contingency plan will establish temporary methods or techniques designed to be used only as long as an emergency exists. The City's drought contingency plan will include the following six elements: ■ Trigger conditions signalling the start of an emergency period. ■ Drought contingency measures • Education and information ■ Initiation procedures ■ Termination notification actions ■ Means of implementation TRIGGER CONDITIONS The City receives all of its water from the North Texas Muncipal Water District (NTMWD) and will work with NTMWD to establish restrictions during drought conditions . The NTMWD has developed a plan for emergency control of consumptive use of water that compares lake elevation, projected use, weather conditions, and time of the year to determine when restrictive controls will be applied to their municipal customers The NTMWD will provide notice to the City of impending restrictions at least 30 days prior to implementation. The Board of Directors of the NTMWD will make the final determinations on restrictive measures to their customers based on the factors discussed above. The trigger for consideration of potential restrictions will be the water surface elevation in Lake Lavon. The following lake elevation trigger conditions indicate when drought contingency measures may be put into effect. Trigger conditions are set for mild, moderate, and severe conditions. In addition, critical emergency conditions may be identified. MILD DROUGHT The trigger condition that will indicate mild drought contingency measures may be required will be when Lake Lavon water elevations are between 480 and 472 feet above mean sea level (MSL) . 1 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) MODERATE DROUGHT The trigger condition indicating moderate drought contingency measures may be required will be when Lake Lavon water elevations are between 472 and 465 feet above MSL. SEVERE DROUGHT The trigger condition indicating severe drought contingency measures may be required will when Lake Lavon water elevations are between 465 and 453 feet above MSL. CRITICAL EMERGENCY CONDITION Due to a natural or other disaster, the public water supply is not dependable and may not be suitable for human consumption. DROUGHT CONTINGENCY MEASURES The following actions will be taken by the City when trigger conditions are reached and the- NTMWD informs the City that drought contingency measures may be necessary: 1. Mild Condition ■ 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 the news media. ■ Notify major commercial water users of the situation and request voluntary water use reductions. ■ Publicize a voluntary lawn watering schedule. ■ During winter months request water users to insulate pipes rather than running water to prevent freezing.- 2. reezing: 2. Moderate Condition ■ Continue implementation of all relevant actions in preceding phases. ■ All outdoor water use will be prohibited. Such use includes, but is not limited to the following; lawn watering, car washing, pavement washing. ■ Prohibit car washing, window washing, and pavement washing except when a bucket is used. E Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) ■ The following mandatory lawn watering schedule will 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 numbered days of the month. Watering shall occur only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 10 a. m. ■ The following public water uses, not essential for public health or safety, will be prohibited: - Street washing - Water hydrant flushing - Filling pools - Athletic field watering - Watering grassed areas of public property 3. Severe Condition ■ Continue implementation of all relevant actions -in the two preceding phases. ■ All outdoor water use willbe prohibited. Such use includes, but is not limited to the following: lawn watering, car washing, pavement washing. ■ Advise the public daily regarding the severity of the condition. ■ Consider adoption of an emergency ordinance to implement water rationing or surcharges for excessive water use. 4. Critical Emergency Conditions ■ All uses of the public water supply will be banned except in cases of emergency. In these cases, water use will be limited, and water should be boiled prior to use as the purity may be questionable. EDUCATION AND INFORMATION The purpose and effect of the Drought Contingency Plan.' When trigger conditions and potential drought contingency measures appear to be approaching, the public will be notified through available news media and additional_ information on water conservation methods will be distributed. In the event that a trigger condition is reached, the public will be kept fully informed of the status of the drought condition through all available news media. 3 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) INITIATION PROCEDURES When a trigger condition has been reached and the NTMWD informs the City that drought contingency measures may be necessary, the May of Allen or his duly appointed representative will order the initiation of a public notification process. The public notification- process. The public notification process will include the following items: A NOTICE OF DROUGHT CONDITION will be posted at the Allen City Hall, the Post Office, major super -markets, shopping centers. The NOTICE will be circulated to local newspapers and radio stations. Information regarding the contingency measures of the current drought condition will be mailed to all water customers. TERMINATION NOTIFICATION Termination of the drought contingency measures will take place when the trigger conditions which initiated the contingency measures have subsided and the NTMWD informs the City that drought contingency measures are no longer necessary. The public will be informed of the termination in the same manner that they were informed of the initiation of the measures through order of the Mayor or duly appointed representative. MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION =- • The Mayor or other representative will be authorized by the City Council to order the initiation of drought contingency measures when a drought trigger condition occurs and the NTMWD indicates that such measures are necessary. In addition, the City has developed the following documents as a means to implement the Drought Contingency Pian: • A resolution by the City stating the adoption of this Drought - Contingency Plan. An ordinance by the City to implement the legal documents necessary to enforce this Drought Contingency Plan. A copy of the Resolution to be adopted by the City Council is attached. A copy of the Ordinance to be adopted by the City Council is attached. 4 Adopted by Resolution 1092-4-92(R) CITY OF ALLEN WATER CONSER`iATION PLAN PLAN ELF`i LENTS There are many elements to be considered in developing a water conservation plan. The elements that are most critical to the development of a water conservation plan for the city include: indoor water conservation practices, outdoor water conservation practices, water conserving landscaping practices, and water conserving plumbing retrofits . The nine principal water conservation methods to be considered in preparing this water conservation plan are: ■ Public Education and Information Program ■ Water Conservation Plumbing Code ■ Water Conservation Plumbing Retrofits ■ Water Conservation Rate Structure ■ Universal Metering and Meter Repair/ Replacement Program ■ Water Conserving Landscaping ■ Water Audits and Leak Detection • Recycling and Reuse ■ Plan Implementation and Enforcement EDUCATION AND INFORMATION The City will promote water conservation by informing the public of methods to conserve water. The overall public education will be divided into three segments: a first-year program, a long-term program, and a new customer program. Information presented in Appendix B will be the basis for'public education as well as pre-printed brochures listed in Appendix C that are available through: Texas Water Development Board P.O. Box 13231, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711-3231 FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM The first-year program will include the distribution of educational materials including brochures and/ or newsletters to all customers two times. The first information to be distributed will explain the water conservation program. This initial distribution will be accompanied by a newspaper feature article. Subsequent news releases during the first year will correspond to information distribution times and at other times if conditions warrant. The educational materials and news releases will promote water conservation by informing water users about ways to save water inside homes, in landscaping and lawn uses, and in recreational uses. The water conservation methods to be emphasized by the City will include: ■ Bathroom water saving hints ■ Kitchen water saving hints ■ Laundry water saving hints ■ Appliance and plumbing practices ■ Outdoor water conservation 01 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) The water conservation plan will be distributed to water users by mail in the user's billing notices. In addition to the newspaper articles, other means of communication will be considered (such as posters and public displays) if conditions warrant. LONG-TERM PROGRAM The long-term program will include annual distribution of educational materials and new releases corresponding to peak summer demand periods. The news releases will be used to provide information on water conserving practices, encourage water conservation and report progress on achieving the City's water conservation goal. Other news releases may be used if conditions warrant. NEW CUSTOMER PROGRAM New customers will receive the initial conservation education material that describes the conservation program and other general conservation information when they apply for service. These customers will then be included in the first-year or long- term program as appropriate. WATER CONSERVATION PLUMBING CODE The State of Texas passed a law providing plumbing regulations that include water saving plumbing requirements consistent with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) guidelines. WATER CONSERVATION PLUMBING RETROFITS Customers and/or owners of buildings that do not have water conserving plumbing devices will be encouraged to retrofit their old fixtures . The educational and advertising program will help inform them of the advantages of installing water saving devices as well as the availability of these items. Customers will be informed of water conservation efforts . WATER CONSERVATION RATE STRUCTURE The City currently has a uniform rate structure which does not and will not encourage water waste. All water customers are subject to the uniform rate structure so that all customers classes (single family residence, multi -family residence, industrial, commercial, etc.) are equally encouraged to conserve water. The current rate structure takes the form of a uniform rate combined with a water availability charge, so that high volume users are charged as much as low volume users per 1,000 gallons of water. For example, the first 1,500 gallons a month have a base rate of $7.75 and all use above 1, 500 gallons costs $2.36 per thousand gallons. UNIVERSAL METERING AND METER REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT PROGRAM The City is 100 percent metered at the present time. This plan will improve the accuracy of information used in the water audit and leak detection program. Currently, the City has a water accounting program that is implemented by computerized water consumption tracking. Each metered connection is monitored for 2 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) consistency in water use. If water consumption increases or decreases dramatically, the meter becomes suspect and is tested and repaired or replaced as necessary. In addition to meters identified by the computerized water accounting program, the City has already established meter testing and replacement program which over the last three (3) years has brought water loss from 26% to 6%. Metering and meter repair and replacement, coupled with the ongoing water accounting or auditing, will be used in conjunction with other programs such as leak detection and repair to save significant quantities of water. WATER CONSERVING LANDSCAPING The public education program will include suggestions on landscaping and irrigation procedures which will result in reduced water consumption and reduced water bills. These practices will be implemented as much as possible on public grounds in order to set an example for the general public. Nurseries and other businesses that sell outdoor plants, grasses, and irrigation equipment will be encouraged to make products that conserve water available to the public. WATER AUDITS AND LEAK DETECTION The City currently has a continuous leak detection, location, and repair program, that includes an annual water audit. When a source of unaccounted-for water loss is located, corrective repairs or other actions are taken. In some cases the City uses a sonic leak detection device, available from the NTMWD, to detect and locate leaks. Additionally the plan to implement metering of fire"hydrants and the meter testing program will aid in reducing unaccounted for water losses. RECYCLING AND REUSE There are no industries in Allen that recycle or reuse water. In addition, there are no golf courses or other substantial green areas where water could be reused for irrigation. Therefore, at the present, time, the City does not have the opportunity to recycle or reuse water, but will consider this in the future as conditions change. IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEl1IENT The Director of Public Works of Allen or his duly appointed representative will act as the Administrator of the Water Conservation Plan. The Administrator will oversee the execution and implementation of all elements of the plan. He will also be responsible to oversee the keeping of adequate records for program verification. As a means to implement the Water Conservation Plan, the City has will implement the following documents: A Resolution by the City stating its water conservation goal and adoption of this Water Conservation Plan. The Resolution was adopted by City Council in March, 1992 and is attached. 3 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) Appendix B PUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMATION �L Introduction In-home water use accounts for an average of 65 percent of total residential use, while the remaining 35 percent is used for exterior residential purposes such as lawn watering and car washing. Average residential in-home water use data indicate that about 40 percent is used for toilet flushing, 35 percent for bathing, 11 percent for kitchen uses, and 14 percent for clothes washing. Water saving methods that can be practiced by the individual water user are listed below. In the Bathroom, Customers Should be Encouraged to: o Take a shower instead of filling the tub and taking abath. Showers usually use less water than tub baths. o Install a low -flow shower head which restricts the quantity of flow at 60 psi to no more than 3.0 gallons per minute. o Take short showers and install a cutoff valve or turn the water off while soaping and back on again only to rinse. o 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. o Reduce the level of the water being used in a bath tub by one or two inches if a shower is not available. o Turn water off when brushing teeth until it is time to rinse. o Not let the water run when washing hands. Instead, hands should be wet, and water should be turned off while soaping and scrubbing and turned on again to rinse. A cutoff valve may also be installed on the faucet. o 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 much less than shampooing and bathing separately. aB1 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) o Hold hot water in the basin when shaving instead of letting the faucet continue to run. o Test toilets for leaks. To test for a leak, a few 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. If it does, the fixture needs adjustment or repair. o 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 low-volume flush toilets. o Install faucet aerators to reduce water consumption. o Never use the toilet to dispose of cleansing tissues, cigarettes 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. o 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. In the Kitchen, Customers Should be Encouraged to: o 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. o Never run a 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. o Use the sink disposal sparingly, and never use it for just a few scraps. o 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. B-2 I B-3 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) o Use a small pan of cold water when cleaning vegetables rather than letting the faucet run. o Use only a little water in the pot and put a lid �t 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. o Use a pan of water for rinsing when hand washing dishes rather than a running faucet. o 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. In the Laundry, Customers Should be Encouraged to: o Wash only a full load when using an automatic washing machine (32 to 59 gallons are required per load). o Use the lowest water level setting on the washing machine for light loads whenever possible. o 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, the Customer Should be Encouraged to: Check o water requirements of various models and brands when considering purchasing any new appliance that uses water. Some use less water than others. o Check all water t line connections and faucets for leaks. If the cost of water is $1.00 per 1,000 gallons, one could be paying a large bill for water that simply goes down the drain because of leakage. A slow drip can.waste as much as 170 gallons of water EACH DAY, or 5,000 gallons per month, and can add as much as $5.00 per month to the water bill. o Learn to replace faucet washers so that drips can be corrected promptly. It is easy to do, costs very little, and can represent a substantial amount saved in plumbing and water bills. I B-3 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) o Check for water leakage that the customer may be entirely unaware of, such as a leak between the water meter and the house." To check, all indoor and outdoor faucets should be turn off, and the water meter should be checked. If it continues to run or turn, a leak probably exists and needs to be located. o Insulate all hot water pipes to avoid the delays (and wasted water) experienced while waiting for the water to "run hot." o Be sure the hot water heater thermostat is not set too high. Extremely hot setting waste water and energy because the water often has to be cooled with cold water before it can be used. o Use a moisture meter to determine when house plants need water. More plants die from over -watering than from being on the dry side. For Out -of -Door Use, Customers Should be Encouraged to: o 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. o Use a sprinkler that produces large drops of water, rather than a fine mist, to avoid evaporation. o Turn soaker hoses so the holes are on the bottom to avoid, evaporation. o Water slowly for better absorption, and never water on windy days. o Forget about watering the streets or walks or driveways. They will never grow a thing. o Condition the soil with compost before planting grass or flower beds so that water will soak in rather than run off. o Fertilize lawns at least twice a year for root stimulation. Grass with a good root system makes better use of less water. o 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. B-4 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(F o Not water too frequently. Too much water can over- load the soil so that air cannot get to the roots and can encourage plant diseases. o Not over -water. Soil can absorb only so much mois- ture 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. o 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. o 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. o 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). o Learn what types of grass, shrubbeiy, and plants do best in the area and in which parts of the lawn, and then plant 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. o Consider decorating areas of the lawn with rocks, gravel, wood chips, or other materials now available that require no water at all. o Not "sweep" walks and driveways with the hose. Use a broom or rake instead. o Use a bucket of soapy water and use the hose only for rinsing when washing the car. SAN1/046 B-5 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) L Appendix C TEXAS WATER DEVE1,0PMEW BOARD WATER ODrSERVATION LITERATE Single copies of all of the following publications and materials can be obtained at no charge. The * indicates those publications that are available free in small quantities. Larger quantities can be obtained through special arrangement. Municipalities or organizations desiring a larger quantity than the Board can supply, that want to reprint the publication(s), can make arrangements to borrow the negatives.• To make a request, write: CONSERVATION; Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas ' 78711-3231 Agricultural Conservation Literature Abbreviations: AT4A American Water brks Association EPA Environmental Protection Agency KRJ'oCD #1 High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 NX`. National Xeriscape Council, Inc. Sw LZEA - Soii Conservation Service Tr 'AEX Texas Agricultural Extension Service Z OA Texas Department of Agriculture WDB Texas Water Development Board I C-1 Title Published By Description nth Agricultural Water Conservation 74M Pamphlet 8 pages in Texas* with Tear -out Have Your Irrigation System Pamphlet 4 pages Evaluated Free* LEPA Irrigation* 74M Pamphlet 6 pages )rip Irrigation* 14DB Pamphlet 6 pages Furrow Dikes* HPUWCD #1 Pamphlet 4 pages Soil Moisture Monitoring* HPUWC:D #1 Pamphlet 4 pages Center Pivot Irrigation Systems L-2219* TAEX Pamphlet 4 pages Surge Flow Irrigation TAEX Pamphlet 4 pages L-2220* Surge Irrigation* SCS Pamphlet 6 pages Abbreviations: AT4A American Water brks Association EPA Environmental Protection Agency KRJ'oCD #1 High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 NX`. National Xeriscape Council, Inc. Sw LZEA - Soii Conservation Service Tr 'AEX Texas Agricultural Extension Service Z OA Texas Department of Agriculture WDB Texas Water Development Board I C-1 EY Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) municipal Conservation Literature U Title Published BY Desertion Length -- ~" Water...Half-A-Hundred Ways ZWDB Pamphlet 8 pages To Save It* 'Mater Saving Ideas For Business and Industry* 74M Pamphlet 8 pages How To Save Nater Outside T14M Pamphlet 8 pages IThe 'Home* ;How To Save Water Inside 74M Pamphlet 8 pages 1 The Hane* A Homeowner's Gide To Water Use TWDB Booklet 22 pages and Water Conservation* Drip Irrigation* TWDB Pamphlet ,6 pages Lawn Watering Guide* TWDB 3 1/2" x 5" 2 sides Plastic Card Toilet Tank Leak Detector TWDB 2 Tablets - Tablets* tinicipal and Commercial Water TW10B Pamphlet with 8 pages Conservation Services Tear -out Guidelines for Kinicipal 'Mater TWDB Loose-leaf 36 pages Conservation and Drought Contingency Planning and Program Development How to Xeriscape NX Pamphlet 10 pages Texas Sesquicentennial Native TDA/74M Pamphlet 8 pages Plant Landscape (located in Austin) Guide for Locating and Reducing TWM Guidebook 30 pages Unaccounted for Water Through the Use of the Water Audit and Leak Detection Gide for Designing Conservation TWDB Guidebook 30 pages Water Rate Structures Model Nater Ordinances TADS Guidebook 25 pages he Authority of Cities, Water Tiam Paper 5 pages Utilities, and Water Districts to Regulate and Enforce Water Conservation Measures .1 C-2 d I C-3 Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) Texas Water Resources and Conservation o TrlDB .Paper 38 pages Efficient Use of Mater in the TAEX Booklet 20 pages ' Garden and Landscape (B-1496) o Xerisca Pe o City of Austin Booklet 20 pages KaLet Pcessure Reducing Valves o Watts Regulator Booklet 21 pages Texas Native Tree and Plant Directory, 1986 o TDA Book 162 pages Sources of beak Detection T4W List 2 pages Equipment and Services o Sources of Water Saving Devices o- TWDB List 21 The Cost of Conventional Water pages TWIG Paper 9 pages Supply Development and Treatment o Potential for Utilization of TWIG Paper 21 Brackish Groundwater o pages Guidelines for Water Reuse EPA Book 105es Pag EPA -600/8-80-036 o Guidelines for Kinicipal Water TWDB Loose-leaf 36 pages Conservation and Drought Contingency Planning and Program Development o Water Conservation and Drought TWDB Loose-leaf 58 pages Contingency Plan Development Procedures o Municipal Water Conservation TWC6 Notebook 6 sections 'iorkshop Notebook o These items are available either in single copies or in the ImUnicipal Water Conservation Notebook. However, the Board is not able to give out the Notebook but can loan a copy for a period of two weeks. d I C-3 En 2i Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) General Water Conservation Materials . Title Published By Description 1 Plastic Ruler* TKM 6" x 1 1/4" Coloring Poster for Children* TWM Poster Water Conservation Coloring Book TWDB Booklet No . 1* Water Conservation Coloring Hook TWDB No. 2* Booklet 'iotas water resources and Plami!n Literature TWDB Report 294 - Surveys of TADS Book Irrigation in Texas Summary of Water for Texas (C-20) TWDB Pamphlet Water Planning in Texas 744 Booklet Texas Water Development Board TWDB Pamphlet (Funding Programs) ester For Texas (GP -4-1) TWDB Books Volume 1 (Comprehensive Plan) [Available for purchase only from the Volume 2 (Technical Appendix) Texas Water Commission, P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711] Texas Water Facts TWDB Booklet Regional Planning Grants for T4M Pamphlet .later Supply and Wastewater Treatment C-4 Length 1 page -4 pages 4 pages 243 pages 8 pages 27 pages 4 pages 72 pages 530 pages 12 pages 4 pages UE Resolution No. 1092-4-92(R) PuBLICATIous AND AW IOVIS'L m m Ar S AVAIEABLE FOR LOAM FROM ZEAS WATER DEVEIOPKW BOhRD (TWX) (a) The following water conservation publications and audiovisual materials are available for a loan of up to two weeks from 714M. To borrow any of these write to: CONSERVATION,, Texas dater Development Board, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711-3231. C-5 Publications Title Published By Description Lenge Water Audit and Leak Detection California Book 142 page Guidebook Dept. of Water Res. Example Brochures Compiled by Ringbinder 32 page and Promotional ZWCg Material Regional Teachers Glide California Books Nos. 1-; Supplements Dept. of Water Res. Municipal Water Conservation ZWDB Ringerbinder Contents Workshop Notebook listed pg. 3 Audiovisual Materials The Alternative is Water Films 16mn Film or 28 minut_ Conservation VCR/V:G Format Water Follies American Water Works Assoc. 16mn Film or VCR/VHS Format 7.5 minut= Orangutans AWWA 16mn Film or 30 secon: (Public Service Announcement) V,-R/VHS Format VCR/VHS Format Gooney Birds AWWA 16mm Film or 30 secor; _ (Public Service Announcement) VCR/VHS Format VCR /VHLS Format Tanks (Public Service Announcement) AWWA VCR/VHS Format 16mr Film or VCR/VHS Format 30 seconc Spot Announcements Lower Colorado Audio Cassette 30 seconc River Authority (a) The films, video cassettes, and publications are provided for review purposes only. t Permission to use any of this material for print or broadcast must be obtained from the Producer or publisher of the material. C-5 Robert J. Huston, Chairman CRATE OFA R. B. `Ralph" Marquez, Commissioner I �' John M. Baker, Commissioner Jeffrey A. Saitas, Executive Director TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Protecting Texas by Reducing and Preventing Pollution December 2, 1999 THE HONORABLE STEVE TERRELL ` MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ALLEN ONE BUTLER CIRCLE ALLEN TX 75013 Re: Receipt of Required Drought Contingency Plan for the City of Allen Dear Mayor Terrell: This letter acknowledges receipt of the above referenced drought contingency plan on December 2, 1999, as required by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) rules in Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 288. The plan will be reviewed to determine if it meets all of the minimum requirements as defined in TNRCC Rules, Title 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 288. Due to the number of plans that are required to be submitted to the TNRCC by the agency's rules, the plan will be reviewed for administrative completeness in the order that it was received. Upon completion of the TNRCC staff review of the plan, another letter will follow to indicate if all of the minimum required elements are included within the plan. Should you have any questions, you can reach the Water Conservation and Drought Management Team at (512) 239-4730. Sincerely, r t c Bill Billingsley, Program Adminitrator Water Conservation and Drought Management Team Water Permits and Resource Management Division Mail Code 160 P.O. Box 13087 • Austin, Texas 78711-3087 • 512/239-1000 • Internet address: www.tnrcc.state.tx.us printed on recycled paper using soy -based ink