R-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:
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J96 Farmer, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
J y Mo on, City Secretary
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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) .
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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.
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■ 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Appendix B
PUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMATION
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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.
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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.
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Use a small pan of cold water when cleaning vegetables
rather than letting the faucet run.
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Use only a little water in the pot and put a lid
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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.
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Use a pan of water for rinsing when hand washing
dishes rather than a running faucet.
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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.
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Use cold water as often as possible to save energy
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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
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water requirements of various models and
brands when considering purchasing any new appliance
that uses water. Some use less water than others.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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municipal Conservation Literature
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Title Published BY Desertion Length
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~" 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
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Texas Water Resources and
Conservation o
TrlDB
.Paper
38 pages
Efficient Use of Mater in the
TAEX
Booklet
20 pages
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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
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Water Conservation and Drought
TWDB
Loose-leaf
58 pages
Contingency Plan Development
Procedures o
Municipal Water Conservation
TWC6
Notebook
6 sections
'iorkshop Notebook
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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.
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Title Published By Description
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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
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Length
1 page
-4 pages
4 pages
243 pages
8 pages
27 pages
4 pages
72 pages
530 pages
12 pages
4 pages
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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
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