02-04-09 La Porte Area Water Authority

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1. CONTINUING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INFORMATION A program of public education and information to promote water conservation by the public has been instituted. The program includes the following: .:. Conservation messages printed on customer's water bills, city websites and community newsletters. .:. The Cities provide support to the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District's "Water Conservation Education Program" that provides water conservation information to the residents through their elementary school children. .:. In addition, all new customers are provided water conservation literature at the time they initially sign up for service. The public education program covers the water saving methods such as those listed in Appendix A "Water Conservation Literature". The La Porte Area Water Authority places special emphasis on the need to insulate pipes to prevent freezing in cold weather, retrofitting of plumbing fixtures and devices, and landscaping conservation methods. The energy savings associated with a water conservation program are also be emphasized. Assistance in obtaining publications and materials for the program is obtained from: Texas Water Development Board; American Water Works Association; Texas Water Utilities Association, American Public Works Association, and the Environmental Protection Agency. 2. WATER CONSERVING PLUMBING CODE The cities of La Porte and Shoreacres have adopted the International Plumbing Code (2006 version). Morgan's Point has adopted the International Plumbing Code (2003 version). 3. RETROFIT PROGRAMS The La Porte Area Water Authority makes information available through its education program for plumbers and customers to use when purchasing and installing plumbing fixtures, lawn watering equipment, or water using appliances. Information regarding retrofitting devices such as low-flow shower heads or toilet dams that reduce water use by replacing or modifying existing fixtures or appliances will also be provided. 4. UNIVERSAL METERING The La Porte Area Water Authority currently meters all water sales from its system. In addition, in response to requirements by the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District, all wells are currently metered at the well head. Well production meters are tested for accuracy on a three year schedule, while meters for purchased surface water are tested on an annual basis. The source water meters are maintained within an accuracy of plus or minus 5%. The program of universal metering will continue and is made a part of the Water Conservation Plan. 9