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LA PORTS AREA WATER AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte Area Water Authority to be held
on Tuesday, December 16, 20'14 beginning at 6:00 pm. in the Downstairs Conference Room
of the Public Works Service Center, 2963 North 23rd Street, La Porte, Texas, for the
purpose of considering the following agenda items.All agenda items are subject to action.
1. Call to order.
2. Welcome new board member Charlie Perry.
3. Election of officers.
.4. Consider approval or other action of minutes from the July 24, 2014 meeting.
6. Review, comment, and Consider approval of the proposed water conservation plan
update.
6. Review, comment, and consider approval of the proposed drought contingency plan
update
7. General Manager's Report.
8. Board Comments — Matters appearing on the: Recognition of community members, city
employees, and upcoming events; Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or
existing policy.
a. Matters appearing on agenda.
b. Inquiry of staff requiring a statement of specific factual information or a recitation
of existing policy.
9. Adjournment.
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received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the.December 16, 2014, agenda of items to be considered by the La Porte Area
Water Authority was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on or before December 11, 2014.
David S. Mick, Public Works Director
I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the La Porte Area Water Authority
was removed by me from the City Hall bulletin board on the day of , 2014.
Signature of person removing from bulletin board
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City of La Porte Public Works Department
v / Established 1892 Providing essential public services to the citizens of La Porte in
the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.
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December 10, 2014
To: La Porte Area Authority Board Members
Copy: David Stall, Shoreacres Administrator
Brian Schneider, Morgan's Point Assistant Administrator
From: David Mick,La Porte Public Works Director
RE: December 16,2014 LPAWA Board Meeting
Thank you all for your willingness to serve in 2015. We do have one new board member to
welcome, Charlie Perry, at this meeting. Our thanks also goes to David Janda for his service to
the board over the years. As David served as board president the previous two years, we will
elect new officers at this meeting.
The primary purpose of this meeting is to review, and if appropriate, approve or approve with
conditions/comments the proposed updates to the water conservation and drought contingency
plans. Both plans are required by Texas Administrative Code to be in place and updated every
five years. A few edits are proposed to the water conservation plan update. There are quite a
few changes to the drought contingency plan learning what other communities had wrestled with
during the 2011/2012 drought. Some changes originate also with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) model plans. The plans will also be approved by the city
councils for LaPorte, Shoreacres, and Morgan's Point, with the LaPorte city council having
final approval authority per the original enabling legislation by the Texas legislature that created
the authority. The documents are also reviewed by TCEQ.
Attached:
Texas Administrative Code governing the Water Conservation Plan
Current Water Conservation Plan
Proposed edits to the plan
Texas Administrative Code governing the Drought Contingency Plan
Current Drought Contingency Plan
Proposed edits to the plan
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LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY
MINUTES
July 24,2014
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:17 PM by Vice President Kenneth Schlather.
Members Present: Vice President Kenneth Schlather, Secretary Doug Martin,Randy Woodard
Members Absent: Excused absence: President David Janda,Dennis Steger
Others Present: General Manager Corby Alexander, Public Works Director David Mick, City Controller
Phyllis Rinehart,Brian Schneider,Morgan's Point
2. The February 12,2014 minutes were unanimously approved as written.
3. David Mick presented the updated Operators Agreement in which the City of La Porte agrees to perform the
administrative obligations for the La Porte Area Water Authority with an annual operators fee equal to
$67,007 in FY 15 with an annual CPI-U adjustment thereafter. There are no substantive changes to the 3-year
agreement approved by the board and city council in 2011. Kenneth Schlather mentioned a typographical
error in Paragraph III(a reference to CPI rather than CPI-U)that was corrected by David Mick as the item was
discussed. The 2014 Operators Agreement renewal was unanimously approved with the correction as noted.
4. David Mick presented the FY 15 budget noting the budget is essentially the same as the FY 14 budget. The
bulk rate charged by the Southeast Water Purification Plant is $0.5703/1000 gallons down slightly from the
$0.6000/1000 gallons cost in FY 14. The proposed FY 15 budget is approximately $9,000 less than the
current FY 14 as a result. Randy Woodard asked for a copy of the final FY 14 audit and original LPAWA
bond schedule (provided after the meeting). The FY 15 LPAWA budget was unanimously approved as
presented.
5. General Manager Corby Alexander had no additional comments.
6. Kenneth Schlather asked if there were additional questions or comments from the board. There were none.
7. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned at 6:33 PM.
Secretary
PASSED AND APPROVED
ON THIS DAY
President
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TITLE 30 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1 TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 288 WATER CONSERVATION PLANS, DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS, GUIDELINES AND
REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER B DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS
RULE§288.22 Drought Contingency Plans for Wholesale Water Suppliers
(a)A drought contingency plan for a wholesale water supplier must include the following minimum elements.
(1)Preparation of the plan shall include provisions to actively inform the public and to affirmatively provide opportunity for user input in the preparation
of the plan and for informing wholesale customers about the plan. Such acts may include,but are not limited to,having a public meeting at a time and
location convenient to the public and providing written notice to the public concerning the proposed plan and meeting.
(2)The drought contingency plan must document coordination with the regional water planning groups for the service area of the wholesale public water
supplier to ensure consistency with the appropriate approved regional water plans.
(3)The drought.contingency plan must include a description of the information to be monitored by the water supplier and specific criteria for the initiation
and termination of drought response stages, accompanied by an explanation of the rationale or basis for such triggering criteria.
(4)The drought contingency plan must include a minimum of three drought or emergency response stages providing for the implementation of measures
in response to water supply conditions during a repeat of the drought-of-record.
(5)The drought contingency plan must include the procedures to be followed for the initiation or termination of drought response stages, including
procedures for notification of wholesale customers regarding the initiation or termination of drought response stages.
(6)The drought contingency plan must include specific, quantified targets for water use reductions to be achieved during periods of water shortage and
drought.The entity preparing the plan shall establish the targets.The goals established by the entity under this paragraph are not enforceable.
(7)The drought contingency plan must include the specific water supply or water demand management measures to be implemented during each stage of
the plan including,but not limited to,the following:
(A)pro rata curtailment of water deliveries to or diversions by wholesale water customers as provided in Texas Water Code, §11.039; and
(B)utilization of alternative water sources with the prior approval of the executive director as appropriate(e.g., interconnection with another water
system,temporary use of a non-municipal water supply,use of reclaimed water for non-potable purposes, etc.).
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(8)The drought contingency plan must include a provision in every wholesale water contract entered into or renewed after adoption of the plan, including
contract extensions,that in case of a shortage of water resulting from drought,the water to be distributed shall be divided in accordance with Texas Water
Code, §11.039.
(9)The drought contingency plan must include procedures for granting variances to the plan.
(10)The drought contingency plan must include procedures for the enforcement of any mandatory water use restrictions including specification of
penalties(e.g., liquidated damages,water rate surcharges, discontinuation of service)for violations of such restrictions.
(b)The wholesale public water supplier shall notify the executive director within five business days of the implementation of any mandatory provisions of
the drought contingency plan.
(c)The wholesale public water supplier shall review and update, as appropriate,the drought contingency plan,at least every five years,based on new or
updated information,such as adoption or revision of the regional water plan.
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Source Note:The provisions of this §288.22 adopted to be effective February 21, 1999,24 TexReg 949; amended to be effective April 27,2000,25
TexReg 3544; amended to be effective October 7,2004,29 TexReg 9384
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LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
A. INTRODUCTION
Drought, or a number of other uncontrollable circumstances, can disrupt the normal availability of
community or utility water supplies. Even though a city 'may have an adequate water supply, the
supply could become contaminated, or a disaster could destroy the supply. During drought periods,
consumer demand is often significantly higher than normal. Some older systems, or systems serving
rapidly growing areas, may not have the capacity to meet higher than average demands without
system failure or other unwanted consequences. System treatment, storage, or distribution failures
can also present a city or utility with an emergency demand management situation.
It is important to distinguish drought contingency planning from water conservation planning. While
water conservation involves implementing permanent water use efficiency or reuse practices, drought
contingency plans establish temporary methods or techniques designed to be used only as long as an
emergency exists.
An effective drought contingency plan will need to include the following six elements:
1. Trigger Conditions signaling the start of an emergency period;
2. Drought contingency measures;
3. Information and education;
4. Initiation procedures;
5. Termination notification actions; and
6. Means of implementation.
B. SYSTEM CONSTRAINTS
The La Porte Area Water Authority is composed of three(3)entities-the cities of La Porte,Morgan's
Point, and Shoreacres. The Authority purchased production capacity from the City of Houston's
Southeast Water Purification Plant. In addition, the Authority purchased pumping capacity, or
peaking capacity, at.1.25 times the production capacity. Listed below is the production and pumping
capacity for each entity,together with total capacity'.
-CUSTOMER PRODUCTION PUMPING
CAPACITY CAPACITY
(MGD) (MGD)
La Porte 6.302 7.879
Morgan's Point . 0.555 0.694
Shoreacres 0.343 0.429
TOTAL 7.20 9.000
2001 Capacity Figures
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In addition, each entity has the ability to supply its entire water supply through groundwater
production from wells. After 1990,the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District decreed that no
more than ten per cent (10%) of each entity's yearly water production can be produced from
groundwater. Although additional pumping capacity is planned for peak purposes, groundwater
production will be utilized for peaking purposes whenever possible. Temporary reductions or
disruptions in surface water supply can be offset by increased groundwater withdrawals. Careful
monitoring and management of groundwater withdrawal is necessary to avoid exceeding the yearly
ten per cent (10%) limit above. Long-term reductions or disruptions in surface water supply would
require special permission from the Subsidence District to exceed allowable groundwater withdrawal.
It is anticipated that conservation measures would be required by the District to allow increased
groundwater withdrawal.
Execution of all water demand management measures shall be in accordance with the Texas Water
Code, section 11.039.
All future wholesale water contracts (new, renewed or extension) shall include a provision for all
water distributed during a period of water shortage to be divided in accordance with the Texas Water
Code, Section 11.039.
C. TRIGGER CONDITIONS
The La Porte Area Water Authority is the contracting party with the City of Houston's Southeast
Water Purification Plant. For the purposes of this plan, trigger conditions will be based on the
Authority as one system,rather than individual triggers for each entity. Production amounts are based
on a seven(7)day average daily demand.
1. Mild Conditions:
a. Surface water demand approaching 7,200,000 gallons/day(80% of the pumping capacity
owned by the Authority at the Southeast Water Purification Plant).
Or,
b. Production at the Southeast Water Purification Plant reduced to a point such that the
aggregate surface water demand of the Authority is 80% of the reduced pumping
capacity.
2. Moderate Conditions
a. Surface water demand approaching 8,100,000 gallons/day(90% of the pumping capacity
owned by the Authority at the Southeast Water Purification Plant).
Or,
b. Production at the Southeast Water Purification Plant reduced to a point that the aggregate
demand of the Authority is 90% of the reduced pumping capacity.
3. Severe Conditions
a. Surface water demand approaching 9,000,000 gallons/day(100% of the pumping
capacity owned by the Authority at the Southeast Water Purification Plant).
Or,
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b. Production at the Southeast Water Purification Plant reduced to a point such that the
aggregate surface water demand of the Authority is 100% of the Teduced pumping
capacity.
4. Critical Conditions
a. Surface water demand exceeds 9,000,000 gallons/day.
Or,
b. Production at the Southeast Water Purification Plant reduced to a point such that the
aggregate surface water demand of the Authority exceeds the reduced production,
including complete failure of the plant to produce any water.
D. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The following actions shall be taken by the Authority when trigger conditions are reached:
1. Mild Conditions
a. 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.
b. Notify major commercial water users of the situation and request voluntary water use
reductions.
c. Publicize a voluntary lawn watering schedule.
d. During winter months,request water users to insulate pipes rather than running water to
prevent freezing.
2. Moderate Conditions
a. Continue implementation of all relevant actions in preceding phase.
b. Cartwashing,window washing,pavement washing prohibited except when a bucket is
used.
c. The following mandatory lawn watering schedule shall 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 week. Watering shall only occur between the hours of 6-10 a.m. and 8-10
p.m.
d. The following public water uses,not essential for public health or safety, are prohibited:
1. street washing
2, water hydrant flushing
3. filling pools
4. athletic field watering
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e. Notification shall be made to the Executive Director,within 5 business days of the
implementation of any mandatory provisions of the Drought Contingency Plan.
3. Severe Conditions
a. Continue implementation of all relevant actions in preceding phase;
b. All outdoor use is prohibited. Such use includes,but is not limited to the following:
lawn watering, car washing,pavement washing;
c. lmplement a user surcharge for excessive water use,as follows:
5/8"meter over 5,000 gallons/month 200%
1-11/2"meter over 10,000 gallons/month 200%
2" and larger over 15,000 gallons/month 200%
2" and larger over 20,000 gallons/month 300%
4. Critical Conditions
a. Continue implementation of all relevant actions in preceding phase.
b. Petition the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District for appropriate increase in
allowable groundwater withdrawal.
c. Ration or terminate water service to selected portions of the system according to the
following order:
1. Industrial/Institutional Users
2. Commercial Users
3. Residential Users
4. Public Health and Safety Facilities
d. Users may request a variance from water curtailment by appealing to the General Manager
of the Authority.The General Manager's decision is final.
5. Specific Targets for Water Use Reduction
a. Mild Condition Goal—To achieve a voluntary 10 percent reduction in daily water use.
b. Moderate Condition Goal-To achieve a 15 percent reduction in daily water use.
c. Severe Condition Goal-To achieve a 25 percent reduction in daily water use.
d. Critical Condition Goal—To achieve a 30 percent reduction in daily water use.
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E. INF ORMATION/EDUCATION
�r As a component of the Information/Education section in the Water Conservation Plan, the purpose
and effect of the Drought Contingency Plan will be communicated to the public through articles in the
Bayshore Sun,supplemented by pamphlets distributed at the same time.
When trigger conditions appear to be approaching,the public will be notified through publication of
articles in the Bayshore Sun,with information on water conserving methods.
When trigger conditions have passed, the Bayshore Sun will publish notification that drought
contingency measures are abated for that condition, and if applicable,will outline measures necessary
for the reduced condition. Throughout the period of a trigger condition,regular articles will appear to
explain and educate the public on the purpose, cause, and methods of conservation for that condition.
F. RVIPLEMENTATION/ENFORCMENT
The plan has been implemented by Ordinance of the City Council of the cities of La Porte,Morgan's
Point, and Shoreacres. Included in the adoption instrument will be individual trigger conditions for
each entity. Each entity will provide certified copies of the adoption vehicle,to be found in Appendix
B.
It will be the responsibility of the La Porte Area Water Authority General Manager to monitor,
P ty t3' g
through the various utility departments,the status of the water supply and distribution systems. When
a trigger condition is reached, the General Manager will notify each entity through its Chief
Executive Officer,to begin implementation of the Drought Contingency Plan.
The General Manager will continue to monitor the water emergency until it is determined that the
trigger condition no longer exists. When this takes place,the General Manager will notify each entity
of such, and the Drought Condition Abatement procedures will be implemented.
G. UPDATE OF TRIGGER CONDITIONS
Once a year, the Authority will examine the production requirements and ability to maintain these
requirements to determine if trigger conditions need to be reestablished. Consideration should be
given to each entity's usage in relation to the aggregate usage, and any anticipated increase in
production at the Southeast Water Purification Plant.
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RESOLUTION NO.2009-01
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE
NATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN OF THE
LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY; MAIGNG VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LA PORTE
AREA WATER AUTHORITY:
Section I. The Authority hereby approves and authorizes the undertaking
described in the title of this Resolution, in substantially the form as shown in the
document which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A"and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The Authority officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
Authority was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City of La
Porte for the time required by law proceeding this meeting, as required by the Open
Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that the meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The
Authority further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and
posting thereof.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage and
approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED,this the 22'd day of April 009.
LA PORTE TER AUTHORITY
By:
President
Board of Directors
ATTEST:
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Secretary
ORDINANCE 2009-j/3
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE
WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN OF THE
LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY, AS ADOPTED BY THE LA PORTE
AREA WATER AUTHORITY; MAIUNG VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes amendments to the Water
Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan of the La Porte Area Water Authority, as
adopted by resolution of the La Porte Area Water Authority-on April 22, 2009, and a
copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
Authority was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City of La
Porte for the time required by law proceeding this meeting, as required by the Open.
Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that the meeting has been
l r open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The
Authority further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and
posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective fiom and after its passage and approval,and
it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED,this the 27th day of April,2009.
CITY OF LA POT EXAS
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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A. INTRODUCTION
Drought, or a number of other uncontrollable circumstances, can disrupt the normal
availability of community or utility water supplies. Even though a city may have an adequate =-
water supply, the supply could become contaminated, or a disaster could destroy the _
supply. stem treatment stora a or distribution failures an also resent a cit or utllit Deleted: During drought periods,consumer
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with an emergency demand management situation. demand S often significantly,or systems tem
normal. Some older systems,or systems
serving rapidly growing areas,may not have the
It is important to distinguish drought continge - p nning from water conservation capacity to meet higher than average demands
��}}ff without system failure or other unwanted
planning. While water conservation involves impi1 entingfpermanent water use efficiency consequenges
or reuse practices, drought contingency plan{esffablish temporary methods or techniques
designed to be used only as long as an em ; {aCy exists.
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The La Porte Area Water Authori is re Iced b amended Title 3rf��exas Administrative
Code. Chapter 288 to develop, update and 2itatain a G u iht Contir(gdizcv Plan.All future
wholesale water contracts (new—renewed o?%hendi&Tf'shall include`forovision for all
water distributed during a peril water shortTWbe ddivided in accordance with the
Texas Water Code section 11.01 :'fj ,f
The intent of this Drought Contin eta Pla la,'to>institutwdrlDorary measures to minimize
the adverse im act • Mater su I `stforta e cher waf6F91jQDIv emeraency conditions.
The Plan define d'e1dd. -to marl 'e a eofis�itie,thd`available water supply with
articular re aft'lh'domestiMater use ` 961 'o`n and`fig rotection.
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B. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
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Provided by means of notice of scheduled meeting of the La Porte Area Water Authority 0.31°
Board of Directors and regularly scheduled City Council meetings for each entity served by
the LPAWA.
C. ,DEFINITIONS Formatted:Font color:Red
For theur oses of this Plan,the following definiti s apply:
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Aesthetic water use: water use for ornamental MO/1 ecorativeU' ses such as fountains,
reflecting pools, and water gardens.
Commercial and institutional water use: wa e�f'se which 's integral" operations of
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commercial and non-profit establishments ano ental entitiestsuch as retail
establishments, hotels and motels, 'taurants, and of#j- r fi(dings.
Conservation: those practices, techn �s, 0 e c h n o I o that reduce the consumption of
water, reduce the loss or waste of watWA fmpro ,efficien .�r the use of water or increase
the recycling and reus r so that� )iply Is "5frved arlade available for future or
alternative uses.
Customer any person, M any, 0?/#4rganizati using water supplied by the City of La Porte_
Domestic! sf. ater r perai?a% eeUibr for household or sanitary purposes
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such ranking, ai�l�g, hd't l cooki g sanitation, or for cleaning a residence,
busine'- stry, or ins`> n. r,��
Even numb tidress:street a resses box numbers, or rural postal route numbers ending in
0,2,4,6, or 8 'rjocations wit addresses.
Industrial water user us eater in processes designed to convert materials of lower
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value into forms having gf�(e Ftlsability and value.
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Landscape irrigation use: water used for the irrigation and maintenance of landscaped areas,
whether publicly or privately owned, including residential and commercial lawns, gardens, golf
courses, parks,and rights-of-way and medians.
Non-essential water use:water uses that are either essential nor required_forthe_protection---- Deleted:not essential nor
of public, health,safety,and welfare, including:
(a) irrigation of landscape areas, including parks, athletic fields, and golf courses, except
otherwise provided under this Plan;
(b)use of water to wash any motor vehicle,motorbike,boat,trailer, airplane or other vehicle;
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(c) use of water to wash down any sidewalks,walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts,
or other hard-surfaced areas;
(d) use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire
protection;
(e)flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street;
(f) use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools or jacuzzi-type
pools;
(g)use of water in a fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes except where necessary '
to support aquatic life; r
(h) failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasona I edod after having been given
notice directing the repair of such leak(s);and
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(i) use of water from hydrants for construction purpos� y other purposes other than fire -
fighting.
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D. SYSTEM CONSTRAINTS
The La Porte Area Water Authontjfr Li?Ati1lA is composed of three(3)entities-the cities of
LaPorte, Morgan's Point, and SN'teaN'
9r,T e fAutfhoirifyrrpur'chased production capacity
from the City of Houston's Southeas3rWat 0r.ificationPlant. In addition, the Authorty
Pum In cfat 1.25fi es the Production capacity.
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IJ.325 4,0 062_5
Shoreacres'f --_ ........................ Deleted:0.555
TOTALr, ZO------------ .75000------------------------,
/f Deleted:0.694
In addition, eachel ity has ability to supply Its entire water supply through groundwater Deleted:0.343
� , t' tY PP Y PP Y 9 9
production from wells�OX/Xj er 1990, the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District Deleted:0.429
decreed that no more'tlran ten per cent(10%) of each entity's yearly water production can Deleted:7.20
be produced from groundwater. Although additional pumping capacity is planned for peak Deleted: s.000
purposes,groundwater production will be utilized for peaking purposes whenever possible.
Temporary reductions or disruptions in surface water supply can be offset by increased
groundwater withdrawals. Careful monitoring and management of groundwater withdrawal
is necessary to avoid exceeding the yearly ten per cent(10%)limit above.
Long-term reductions or disruptions in surface water supply would require special
permission from the Subsidence District to exceed allowable groundwater withdrawal. It is
anticipated that conservation measures would be required by the District to allow increased
groundwater withdrawal.
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E. TRIGGER CONDITIONS
The La Porte Area Water Authority is the contracting party with the City of Houston
Southeast Water Purification Plant. The General Manager of the La Porte Area Water
Authority or his/her designee shall monitor water supply and demand conditions on a weekly
basis and shall determine when conditions warrant initiation or termination of each stage of
the Plan. The General Manager will then notifv eachAifftv through its Chief Executive
Officer. f "
The trigger conditions described below reflects efffi Ycap'a-itv limits and will be measured
as one system, rather than individual trigger,#o`each enfity. Production amounts 3re_ -- Deleted:Production amounts
based on a seven(7)day average daily de/��pp f '__________________ _________________________ _ Deleted:,and include the permitted
fr'f� f withdrawal of groundwater
Deleted:.
' f
rr
1. Mild Condition%(Stage 1)__________________ ______ lfr.
- J,'f'--------------------- - '-, Deleted:;
fix ff. ifJ
p ty y 1 �fpproachln, F 000 gallons/day(7�Olo of the pumping Deleted:surtacew
a. Surface�vater demandrA
capacity owned b th6,01iaorty+art the Sout east Water Purification Plants Halsted:,
rfJ r� ! f Deleted:933
f�:v. rr
�f, _ ,�r ,� Deleted:8
b_Productio jl;aL fhe Southeast`�rfr ater Pur fication Planreduced to a point such that
the aggt ga'fe'sfftface water/deman hof the. uthority is % of the reduced_ Deleted: plus allowed groundwater withdrawall
•�Jf:•
pumpingcapaaty //f " Deleted:8
f 5 f Formatted:Indent:LOU 1", No bullets or
C. Sta e 1 rn be stinded whe ahhe tri er conditions have ceased to exist. numbering
f!; escindin "fa s( ' ofstfi"'Plan is f%#he discretion of the General Mana er.
Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
1Jf,� rf' numbering
2f Noderate Conditions(NN'iar2)
a..J,.Surface water demand ap�r_oaching 7„800 000 gallons/day (gyp/o of the pumping ; - Deleted:Surface w
cad}J,oity owned'bhe Authority at the Southeast Water Purification Plant).,_______ Deleted:,
r �• Or, Deleted:799
fff�rd4e Deleted:9
b_Productiota{ Southeast Water Purification Plant reduced to a point that thea re
aggregate of the Authority is8--Ko-of the reduced um in ca aci Deleted:plus allowed groundwater
99 9 ty ----------- ------p -P--g-_9?P---�-------
t withdrawal).
c. Stage 2 may be rescinded when the trigger conditions have ceased to exist. Deleted:9
Upon termination of Stage 2, Stage 1 becomes operative. Rescinding any level Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
of the Plan is at the discretion of the General Manager. numbering
c Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
numbering
3. Severe Conditions(Stage 3) Deleted:Surface w
Deleted:,
a. Surface�ivater demand approaching x,775,000 gallons/day(9,0% of the pumping;___.
capacity owned b the Authority at the Southeast Water Purification Plan - Deleted:sss
p tY Y Y
Or,
Deleted:10
Deleted: plus allowed groundwater withdrawal
Revised 2014
b. Production at the Southeast Water Purification Plant reduced to a point such that
the aggregate surface water demand of the Authority is gp%o of the reduced_ -= J Deleted:10
pumping capacity.
--==?1 Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
c. Stage 3 may be rescinded when the trigger conditions have ceased to exist. numbering
Upon termination of Stage 3. Stage 2 becomes operative. Rescinding any level
of the Plan is at the discretion of the General Manager.
r Formatted: No bullets or numbering
4. Critical Conditions(Stage 4) ,
a. Surface water demand exceeds 1750, O- onslda - Deleted:8,666
Or, f. � .d- r
V1.lir•.
b. Production at the Southeast W. er•'Purlftcation Plant reduced to a point such that
the aggregate surface water�dfe and of the Authorieceeds the reduced
production, including complete far of the pla,t to produce;a�y water.
Or. f'' Formatted:Left,Indent Left 1", No bullets
or numbering
c. Disaster or dama e f,, stem fai f iin the LPAWA transmissions stem ' `' Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
that significantly curtailV 'a-11 6 ater sulil�lfx, numbering
� j rVIM, Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
`f`'' numbering
d. Stage 4 Abe rescinded' hen fig r• er c'o ditions have ceased to exist.
Upon t if(a iar`i f Stage r//Stag0M'1K Tries olferative. Rescinding any level
of the0en is at tlieftl'scretioci , ff eneral'N1r taager.
•--- ------------- fl =�f� f� L Deleted ¶
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F. ROUGislTf )AGESt MCaCEDURES Deleted:EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Y/' ls /r, /f r� — PROGRAM
E on of all #':demalad;.mana a measures shall be in accordance with theme- Formatted:Justified
Te s(/,Water Code'Vection''M(139. The `water available shall be divided among all
custo` rg. ro rata acctirtiin to W&;mount each is entiltled toper the contract currently in
effect atf, ktime of the to er cond'itit5irl.
The following,ac�ions shall btaken by the LPAWA whenigger conditions are reached: _ Deleted City
fly Deleted:T
1. Mild Conditi n (Mage 1)
Formatted:Underline
a. Inform the public through available media sources,that a trigger condition has_ Deleted:the
been reached, and that they should look for ways to voluntarily reduce water ` - Deleted:news media
use. Specific steps which can be taken will be provided through the news media.
F r Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
b. Update drought plan status with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. numbering
Utilize current electronic reporting method-or other methods as directed by
TCEQ.
c. Notify major commercial and industrial water users of the situation and request
voluntary onservation efforts. Deleted.water use reductions
I5 -
Revised 2014
d_Publicize he followin voluntary_lawn_watering schedule_ _ Deleted:a
Formatted:List Paragraph,Left, No bullets or
Customers with even numbered street addresses may water on even numbered numbering
days of the month. Customers with odd numbered street addresses may water'` Formatted:Not Highlight
on odd numbered days of the jtorift. Watering shall only occur between the Comment[hti7,ne>e<e week
hours of 6-10 a.m.and 6-10 p.m.
Formatted:Not Highlight
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e. During winter months, request water users to insulate pipes rather than running Formatted:Font color:Auto,Not Highlight
water to prevent freezing. Formatted:Font color:Auto,Not Highlight
r
Deleted:.¶
2. Moderate Conditions(Stage 2) Formatted:Indent:Left 1'
a. Continue implementation of all relevvaa�n �ion -receding phase.
b. Mandatory Restrictions on non tial water us all be implemented:
f� f Formatted:List Paragraph,Left, No bullets or
Carwashing, window washing,b Wavement washing sf 11%.onl occur betweerh numbering
-- -:
the hours of 6-10 a.m.and 6-10 'arsar.Thls wi of a I torc'catnmercial car wash `>:' Deleted:C
facilities or when washing commerGfr'ir eWare necessajr"f r Dublic health ' Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
and welfare such a e' '•-a e trucks rreMiY,Jcontainers or trans orters of food or numbering
perishable items_ fr, '�'
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7 Deleted:,
r�
rf rf'' 1�. { Deleted.prohibited except when a bucket is
c. The following mandatoryn waff�lnschedtliee'sall be implemented: used
L > .Sr lrf}s et y lrr�
Custo9_ wit ,men numbe fd str f addr sses may water on even numbered
daysp.Rhe montCustomertidit�firodd numbered street addresses may water
I odr�neOmbered p`a'ys of the'�rr onth. Watering shall only occur between the
hours of 6ya0 a.m. �r 10 I) is will nota I to landscape irrigation U use_ Deleted a
foWrip irriaa lop? s rrlsi eslaimed`Sater or watering with a bucket. Deleted:
IQ
rr. �f};;r_; ------------------------------------------------------ <#>The following public water uses,not
d. Notificattpn,shall"ber ade to tee ecutive Director of the Texas Commission on essential for public health or safety,are
r/ fl•: ,,
f r Environmek§11Quali, (within 5 business days of the implementation of any',
¶ronmited:Q
r/ mandatoo. dons ofth Drought Contingency Plan.
ff ry p .,x if 9 9 y <#>streetwashing¶
'rf <#>water hydrant flushing¶
!r ri <#>filling pools¶
e. 6pdate drought•,i tin status with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. i
Utifi'W',rcurrent `�tronic reporting method or other methods as directed by `#'athletic field watering¶
TCE�N& r <#>Implement a 50%user surcharge to the
fr 1�,•�7 users water bill for an violation of the
r Y
-- --- ere ----- S------- -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Provisions herein provided for Moderate
3. Severe Conditions�Stage 3) Conditions(Stage 2). The 50%surcharge
added for each separate violation shall be
calculated for the entire month in which the
a. Continue implementation of all relevant actions in preceding phase; violaflon(s)occurred. ¶
~• Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",First line: 0"
b. The following public water uses, not essential for public health or safety, are .,
prohibited: Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or 71
numbering
1. Street,sidewalk or driveway washing Deleted:¶
2. water hydrant flushing Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
3. filling pools numbering
4. athletic field watering Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+
5. aesthetic water uses Numbering style:a,b,c,...+start at:1+
Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.75"+Tab
after: 1"+Indent at: 1"
Revised 2014
Formatted:Indent:Left: 1.25', No bullets or
c. Notification shall be made to the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on numbering
Environmental Quality, within 5 business days of the implementation of any
mandatory provisions of the Drouqht Contingency Plan. -
-- Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
d. Update drought plan status with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. numbering
Utilize current electronic reporting method or other methods as directed by -
TCEQ.
----- Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
/ •
numbering
f/ Deleted:¶
4. Critical Conditions(Stage 4) ¶
f <#>All outdoor use is prohibited. Such use
/ rd includes,but is not limited to the following:
a. Continue implementation of all relll/ee�.,tactions in<p�;eceding phase. lawn watering,car washing,pavement washing;¶
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b. Petition the Harris-Galvestona sfal Subsidence Distr•@ct for appropriate Implement a user surcharge for excessive
increase in allowable groundwa#e'r:withdrawal. r%f water use,as follows:¶
5/8"meter. .over 5,000
c. Ration or terminate water service to se��e ed:-E)artions of the system according to gallons/month_. .200%q
the following order: /r ' ff 1-1 vr'meter_.over 10,000
VV r �S gallons/month. . .200%%
f f +� � �, 2"and larger. .over 15,000
1. Customers outside�a' 6,its in comhi.ice with the provisions of gallons/month-_ -200%11
individual water serv!We agreeffDeFlts 'm fr z°and larger. .over 20,000
{ � 1 gallons/month- - .300%
2. IndustF"01nstitutionaf-asersj Formatted:Ind
3. ff�,y err
4. Co'id`ent aal U �ts {r rr ` Formatted:List Paragraph, No bullets or
sr ff: rrr numbering
5. Pu &Health aK Safety F es
f� ,�,�} Formatted:List Paragraph No bullets or
.&.11.,t}latlfication s ll�bZii�Uk the E9/6cutive Director of the Texas Commission on numbering
If amental`' li vviffil'r_. d9hess days of the implementation of an
'• mandafo' rovisi of the Dr�t3''h�t Contingency Plan.
jf. �r f Formatted:Indent:Leff 1", No bullets or
� uDdate droucRUDlan st+aa#Os with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. numbering
''utilize Current lectroni6YUbporting method or other methods as directed by
Moto.
— 1 Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or
numbering
��-- Deleted:¶
•--------------------- /, 'rr ¶
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f; <#>Industdal/instituticnal Users¶
---------
G_ ECIFIC TARGETS FOR WATERSE UREDUCTION. <#>commercial users¶
,�SP
- ------------------------------------------ ' ' <#>Residential Users¶
Public Health and Safety Facilities
a. Mild Condition Goal—To achieve a voluntary10 percent reduction in dailywater b,
Formatted: No bullets or numbering
use.
Deleted: ¶
b. Moderate Condition Goal-To achieve a 15 percent reduction in daily water use. Deleted: 5.
c. Severe Condition Goal-To achieve a 25 percent reduction in daily water use. Formatted:Font:Not Italic
Deleted:Specific Targets for Water Use
d. Critical Condition Goal—To achieve a 30 percent reduction in daily water use. Reduction
t_ Formatted:Font:Not Italic
Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.31"
Revised 2014
H. INFORMATION/EDUCATION Formatted:No underline
--------------------------~ Formatted:Indent.Left. 0.06" No bullets or
numbering
The purpose and effect of the Drought Contingency Plan will be communicated to the public =-_ Deleted:As a component of the
through an article or notice in oval news a e--r Porte. Morgan's Point and Shoreacres Information/Education section in the Water
city website(s), and other media outlets such as marquee message boards, email, text,N, ' Conservation Plan,t
social media, n ro rammed hone alerts Deleted:the
gyp- g p
Deleted:Bay Area Observer
Throughout the period of a trigger condition, regular nates will appear in the various
media outlets referenced herein to explain and educate �e'%public on the purpose, cause, Deleted: City of
and methods of conservation for that condition. Deleted:public access television station,
Deleted:or
When a trigger condition is reduced or expired.t e radia outlets used for notification Deleted:s regularly utilized by the City of La
will be used to update the public and TCEQ. r' � f - Formatted:Indent:Left: 0"
L , IMPLEMENTATION r _ •- -
1 ---------------------- r • --. Formatted:No underline
- ------------------ -
ff 0eed
ed:Indent:Left: 0.06",Hanging:
The plan shall be a roved b the Boar oaf_the L P,_orte AreaMater Authorityand bullets or numbering
implemented by Ordinance of the City Cou`oils 'a Porte $''en's Point and
?`
�ff�,_ rr! r ed:No underline
Shoreacres„A copy of the ado ti m ocuments ar bu In A_ endix rr
�f pp �-
yr --------------�! /ENFORCMENT
J. OORDINATION WITH REGIt�*lA1f ' .ER PLA #NG GROUPS ftheCityof
�, � {�,., 'The La Porte Areaa'tater Authoril�ls local -Wjthin rel/tion H of the regional water ;;'; Included in the adoption instrument
, rplanning area. Th •�1(1nfA,has DroVi dd a.t F3pV�1f iis.Droght Contingency Plan to the ,';'t. ividual trigger conditions for the city.
Texas Water D '`iilogment Burd. WSf � 10.
Deleted:vehicle
,f i
K. .ENFORCEMENT/f, $ Deleted:is
- -
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lrff ,ff
'Ile
fffff/ ri.r f
No rzonMA-'afoknowind1 Mr Inten#lo�dily alIGV the use of water from the LPAWA for 'i,;, Formatted:Indent:Left: 0°
dentia) con 'rlf:ial in`dtastrial or an'Wither purpose in a manner contra to an Deleted:<#>It will be the responsibility of the
pr I^ion of the plan{ n ari ag punt in excess of that Permitted by the drought response City of La Porte Public Warks Director to
sta t* ffect. f monitor.through the utility department.the
—c— 11.r if status of the water supply and distribution
flfr " system. When a trigger condition is reached.
}f - the Public Works Director will notify the public
First time 61fbnders of thealdinance shall be issued a written warning.Any City employee 3
,E
o„r p through its information program,of the
designated b /.tide Chief EeEutive Officer of each entity may issue a written warning to a implementation of the Drought Contingency
person he/she Fea'sonablY 'lieves to be in violation of the drought restrictions in effect Plan.¶
within that entity. warning warnin shall be prepared in duplicate and include the date
<#>Any person,including a person classified as
name and address o Ufa .alleged violator and the nature of the violation. s, a water customer of the city,in apparent control
of the property where a violation occurs or
originates shall be presumed to be the violator.
Any person who violates this plan after they have received one written warning shall be and proof that the violation occurred on the
notified that the water service will be terminated. Services discontinued under such ;", person's property shall constitute a rebuttable
circumstances shall be restored only upon Payment of the normal reconnection fees resum tion that the person in apparent . 1
currently in effect within the entity at the time of the violation. Formatted:Underline
_77., ' Formatted z
Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.31"
' Formatted:Underline
Formatted 3
For Indent:Left: 0.31”
Formatted:Indent:Left: 0"
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Deleted:The Public Works Director will
t continue to monitor the water emergency until it
L. VARIANCES ----------- is determined that the trigger condition no
longer exists. When this takes place,the Public
1. The General ManageL Managemay, in writin rant tem ora variance for existing water uses Works Director will notify the public of such,
yL �'g""""""p'"'ry' ' ' ' "- """"--- — — {t " and the Drought Condition Abatement
otherwise prohibited under this Plan if it is determined that failure to grant such variance procedures will be implemented.¶
would cause an emergency condition adversely affecting the health, sanitation, or fire i 4
<#>UPDATE OF TRIGGER CONDITIONS¶
protection for the public or the person requesting such variance and if one or more of the i q
following conditions are met: t Once a year,the City will examine the
production requirements and ability to maintain
these requirements to determine if trigger
(a) Compliance with this Plan cannot be technically plished during the duration of the °; " conditions need to be reestablished.
water supply shortage or other condition for w �� t an Is In effect. tt Consideration should be given to the usage,
�fl/ � usage in relation to the aggregate usage,and
any anticipated increase in production at the
Alternative methods can be implement Bch will achie fhie same level of reduction Southeast„ , Formatted:Water Purification
Red Plant.¶
in water us
rf,r .
Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+
2. Persons requesting an exemption fro rri{Ji provisions of this Oraance shall file a t; Numbering style:A,B,c,...+start at:io+
r,� 'ff. U Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.25'+Indent
petition for variance with the cit r within 5 a aPlan or a pfcular drought ;; at: os'
response stage has been inv ' II petitions riances shall biewed by the '; Deleted:Director of Public Works
eneral Manager_or his/her des r M d shall inc -the following_
f y, rrf� --
Deleted:,or his/her designee,
fDeleted:Director of Public Works
(a) Name and addre�ss of e petitio��S). _ _ - _
(b) Purpose of w fr
(b) Specific provlsro of the
an from wr the petitioner is requesting relief.
(c) De f. err. ��' !`. f"c
ement � rs,pp,eci I_Jprovision of the Plan adversely affects the
f '`v at dam -e or ha kaall,c�>riir to the petitioner or"others if petitioner .
,e} plies with f` dinar
(d) Des tion of the rell% equest �
!f
(e) Period ofor which variarice is sought.
Alternative w--t u astrictions or other measures the
(g) af�f, � petitioner is taking or
proposes to take to rrt Intent of this Plan and the compliance date.
(h)Other pertinent information.
3. Variances granted by the Ja Porte Area Water Authority shall be subject to the followings ? Deleted:City
conditions, unless ai_v_ed or modified by_the eneral Mana e .
- ----------------- _ ----------------------------------- -- Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.24',Hanging: 0.2"
Z,
Deleted:¶
(a)Variances granted shall include a timetable for compliance. W
(b)Variances granted shall expire when the Plan is no longer in effect Deleted:Director of Public works
Deleted: or his/her designee
(c) No variance shall be retroactive Or otherwise justify any violation of this Plan occurring Deleted:,unless the petitioner has failed to
prior to the issuance of the variance. meet specified requirements.
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M. PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATE Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+
Numbering Style:A,B,C,...+Start at:10+
Once a year, the La Porte Area Water Authority will examine the production requirements Alignment:Left+Aligned at: o.zs°+Indent
and ability to maintain these requirements to determine if trigger conditions need to be re- at o s'
established. Consideration should be-given to each city's usage in relation to the aggregate
usage, and any anticipated increase in production at the Southeast Water Purification Plant.
The LPAWA will review and update the plan every five years to coincide with the regional
water planning group.(Reference:Title 30 TAC Chapter 288.22(c))
Revision Schedule f
March 2019
March 2024
March 2029f
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PART I TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 288 WATER CONSERVATION PLANS, DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS, GUIDELINES AND
REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER A WATER CONSERVATION PLANS
RULE§288.5 Water Conservation Plans for Wholesale Water Suppliers
A water conservation plan for a wholesale water supplier must provide information in response to each of the following paragraphs.If the plan does not
provide information for each requirement,the wholesale water supplier shall include in the plan an explanation of why the requirement is not applicable.
(1)Minimum requirements.All water conservation plans for wholesale water suppliers must include the following elements:
(A)a description of the wholesaler's service area,including population and customer data,water use data,water supply system data, and wastewater data;
(B)specific, quantified five-year and ten-year targets for water savings including,where appropriate,target goals for municipal use in gallons per capita
per day for the wholesaler's service area,maximum acceptable water loss, and the basis for the development of these goals. The goals established by
wholesale water suppliers under this subparagraph are not enforceable;
(C)a description as to which practice(s)and/or device(s)will be utilized to measure and account for the amount of water diverted from the source(s)of
supply;
(D)a monitoring and record management program for determining water deliveries, sales, and losses;
(E)a program of metering and leak detection and repair for the wholesaler's water storage, delivery,and distribution system;
(F)a requirement in every water supply contract entered into or renewed after official adoption of the water conservation plan, and including any contract
extension,that each successive wholesale customer develop and implement a water conservation plan or water conservation measures using the applicable
elements of this chapter.If the customer intends to resell the water,then the contract between the initial supplier and customer must provide that the contract
for the resale of the water must have water conservation requirements so that each successive customer in the resale of the water will be required to
implement water conservation measures in accordance with applicable provisions of this chapter;
(G)a reservoir systems operations plan, if applicable,providing for the coordinated operation of reservoirs owned by the applicant within a common
watershed or river basin. The reservoir systems operations plans shall include optimization of water supplies as one of the significant goals of the plan;
(H)a means for implementation and enforcement,which shall be evidenced by a copy of the ordinance, rule, resolution, or tariff, indicating official
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adoption of the water conservation plan by the water supplier; and a description of the authority by which the water supplier will implement and enforce the
conservation plan; and
(I)documentation of coordination with the regional water planning groups for the service area of the wholesale water supplier in order to ensure
consistency with the appropriate approved regional water plans.
(2)Additional conservation strategies.Any combination of the following strategies shall be selected by the water wholesaler,in addition to the minimum
requirements of paragraph(1)of this section, if they are necessary in order to achieve the stated water conservation goals of the plan. The commission may
require by commission order that any of the following strategies be implemented by the water supplier if the commission determines that the strategies are
necessary in order for the conservation plan to be achieved:
(A)conservation-oriented water rates and water rate structures such as uniform or increasing block rate schedules, and/or seasonal rates,but not flat rate
or decreasing block rates;
(B)a program to assist agricultural customers in the development of conservation pollution prevention and abatement plans;
(C)a program for reuse and/or recycling of wastewater and/or graywater; and
(D)any other water conservation practice, method, or technique which the wholesaler shows to be appropriate for achieving the stated goal or goals of
the water conservation plan.
(3)Review and update requirements.The wholesale water supplier shall review and update its water conservation plan, as appropriate,based on an
assessment of previous five-year and ten-year targets and any other new or updated information.A wholesale water supplier shall review and update the
next revision of its water conservation plan every five years to coincide with the regional water planning group.
Source Note:The provisions of this §288.5 adopted to be effective May 3, 1993, 18 TexReg 2558; amended to be effective February 21, 1999,24 TexReg
949;amended to be effective April 27, 2000, 25 TexReg 3544; amended to be effective October 7,2004,29 TexReg 9384; amended to be effective
December 6,2012, 37 TexReg 9515
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Nater Conservation Pian
Adopted April 1987
Updated: April 1999
April 2005
March 2009
LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
A. BACKGROUND
In 1981 the State of Texas created the La Porte Area Water Authority for the purpose, among
others, of acquiring, treating, and delivering water to member water districts and industries
throughout Southeast Harris.County. The Authority has the right to serve any utility within a
thirty (30) mile radius of the Authority's boundary. The present area within the Authority's
boundary encompasses approximately 20,600 acres. A mandate by the Harris-Galveston
Coastal Subsidence District to convert to surface water by the year 1990 has resulted in the
study of the surface water problem by the Authority. Various alternatives have been
investigated, and it has been concluded that the most cost effective method to provide an
adequate supply of treated surface water to Southeast Harris County is to buy capacity at the
new Southeast Water Purification Plant, and construct transmission and distribution mains to
identified customers. Customers included are the cities of La Porte, Morgan's Point, and
Shoreacres.
Since the early 1960's per capita water usage in the State has increased about four (4) gallons
per person, per decade. More important, per capita water use during droughts is usually about
one-third greater than during periods of average precipitation. Many communities throughout
the United States have used conservation measures to successfully cope with various water
and wastewater problems. Reduction in water use as much as 25% or more have been
achieved, but the normal range is from 5 to 15%. As a result of reduced water use, wastewater
flows have also been reduced by 5 to 10%.
B. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of a Water Conservation Plan is to reduce the quantity required for each water
using activity, insofar as is practical, through the implementation of efficient water use practices.
The plan defines objectives and specific targets to reduce the loss and waste of water
resources and improve efficiency in the use of water. The purpose of this report is to present
the data collected, alternatives, and elements selected for the La Porte Area Water Authority
Water Conservation Plan and to provide procedures and information for the implementation of
the plan.
Nine (9) principal water conservation methods to be considered in preparing a
water conservation plan are as follows:
Education and Information
Plumbing codes for new construction
Retrofit programs
Conservation oriented water rate structures
Universal metering and meter repair and replacement
Water conserving landscaping
Leak detection and repair
Recycling and reuse
Means of implementation and enforcement
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C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PUBLIC AT LARGE:
LA PORTE
The City of La Porte holds regular City Council meetings on the second and fourth
Monday of each month. The meetings are open to the public, and citizens are free to
speak on any subject during the portion of the meeting designated for this purpose.
LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY
The La Porte Area Water Authority holds Board meetings as needed to conduct Authority
business. The meetings are open to the public, and citizens are free to speak to the
Authority at these meetings.
MORGAN'S POINT:
The City of Morgan's Point holds regular City Council meetings on the second Tuesday
and fourth Monday of each month. The meetings are open to the public, and citizens are
free to speak.
SHOREACRES:
The City of Shoreacres holds regular City council meetings on the second and fourth
Monday of every month. The meetings are open to the public, and citizens are free to
speak.
D. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
LA PORTE
a. La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
b. Homeowner's Associations
c. Various civic and religious organizations
MORGAN'S POINT:
a. La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
b. Port of Houston Authority
c. Various civic and religious organizations
SHOREACRES:
a. La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
b. Houston Yacht Club
c. Various civic and religious organizations
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{F E. SYSTEM AUDIT/PROBLEMS
1. System Audit:
a. Average, seasonal, peak use patterns. Figures 1 through 4 best illustrates
average, seasonal, and peak use patterns. Figures 1 through 3 are for individual
entities, with Figure 4 representing the total Authority. These figures indicate that
the La Porte Area Water Authority follows most cities in having higher average
water use in the summer months from lawn watering. The peak to average use
ratio (average daily summer use divided by average annual daily use) is 1.32 for
the Authority. This ratio is relatively low because of the very humid climate and
high average rainfall the area receives.
b. Unaccounted water volumes and likely causes. Figures 1 through 4 illustrates the
relationship between water production and sales for each individual entity and the
Authority as a whole. The difference between production and sales can typically
be attributed to all or some of the following:
1. Flushing of water mains
2. Fire fighting
3. Inaccurate metering
4. System leaks
5. Unauthorized water use
6. Unmetered water sales
C. Adequacy of treatment, storage, and distribution system.
The cities of La Porte, Morgan's Point, and Shoreacres presently obtain 90% of
their water supply from surface water supplied by the La Porte Area Water
Authority. The surface water is purchased by the Authority from the City of
Houston's Southeast Water Purification Plant. The remaining 10% of their water
needs are supplied from groundwater wells. The water is tested on a regular
basis in accordance with all state and federal regulations. The Cities of La Porte,
Morgan's Point and Shoreacres currently have adequate storage facilities
required to meet the state's "Minimum Water Quantity Requirements for Public
Water Supply Systems".
d. Limit of existing supply/potential new sources.
It is apparent from the systems audit that all three (3) entities are very capable of
providing water to their customers from groundwater sources. In addition, the
distribution and transmission systems are adequate to supply their needs for
several years.
With the conversion to surface water, the adequacy of groundwater supplies to
meet peak load demands in any drought contingencies that might occur are
apparent. However, due to the constraints imposed by the Harris-Galveston
Subsidence District on groundwater withdrawal, these sources will only be used
to supply peak demand in possible drought contingencies.
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e. Wastewater collection and treatment system.
Currently, only the City of Morgan's Point treat 100% of their own wastewater.
The City of La Porte treats 89.9% of their own wastewater. The remainder of the
La Porte wastewater flows and the flow from the City of Shoreacres are pumped
to a regional wastewater facility owned by the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal
Authority.
2. System Problems:
The La Porte Area Water Authority currently has no serious water supply problems. The
storage and distribution systems are adequate to supply surface water to its customers
through the La Porte Area Water Authority from the City of Houston Southeast Water
Purification Plant.
F. ALTERNATIVES:
Water conservation methods are typically divided into two (2) categories, Demand
Management Methods and Supply Management Methods. Demand Management
Methods deal with water use on the downstream side of a customer meter. Demand
management provides for education or incentives to reduce the water use by the
consumer. This method of conservation generally results in a decrease in water
revenues because less water is purchased from the City.
Supply Management Methods deals with the utility's water system upstream of the
customer's meter. The goal of supply management is to improve efficiency and reduce
waste within the production treatment, and distribution system. Supply management
usually results in decreased costs to the utility as water losses in the system are reduced.
1. DEMAND MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES
a. Education and Information:
The most readily available and lowest cost method of promoting water
conservation is to inform water users about ways to save water inside homes and
other buildings, in landscaping and lawn uses, and in recreational uses. An
effective education and information program can be easily and inexpensively
administered by the La Porte Area Water Authority. Materials available from the
American Water Works Association, Texas Water Development Board, and other
like associations are made available to its customers, through hand outs, mail
outs, and other sources. The La Porte Area Water Authority has adopted the
Bayshore Sun as its official newspaper. This publication can be used to print
articles concerning water conservation.
The cities of La Porte, Morgan's Point and Shoreacres currently participate in the
Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District's program for education of
elementary school students in the importance and methods of water
conservation. Each city sponsors the program by funding the program for the
students in the school district.
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b. Plumbing Codes:
Water saving plumbing codes for new construction and for replacement of
plumbing in existing structures may be adopted. The standards recommended by
the Texas Water Development Board represent readily available technologies
and do not involve additional costs when compared with "standard" fixtures.
Water conserving plumbing codes are adopted for that cause.
The cities of La Porte, Morgan's Point and Shoreacres utilize standard codes
whenever possible. Individual ordinances also may codify particular requirements.
C. Retrofit Programs:
The Cities makes information available through its education programs for
plumbers and customers to use when purchasing and installing plumbing fixtures,
lawn watering equipment, or water using appliances. Information regarding
retrofit devices such as low-flow shower heads or toilet dams that reduce water
use by replacing or modifying existing fixtures or appliances should also be
provided.
d. Water Rate Structures:
A water conservation oriented rate structure usually takes the form of an
increasing block rate, although continuously increasing rate structures, peak or
seasonal load rates, excess use fees, and other rate forms can be used. The
increasing block rate structure is the most commonly used water conservation
rate structure. Separate rate structures are usually used for commercial,
institutional, and industrial customers. All entities use some form of increasing
block rate structure.
e. Water Conserving Landscaping:
In order to reduce the demands placed on a water system by landscape watering,
the city or utility should consider methods that either encourage, by education and
information, or require, by code or ordinance, water conserving landscaping by
residential customers and commercial establishments engaged in the sale or
installation of landscape plants or watering equipment. Because the La Porte
Area Water Authority is located on the Gulf Coast, it has a very high annual
average rainfall. The need for outdoor watering is not as high as for and
climates. Agricultural land in the area is not irrigated. Although not made a
specific section of the Conservation Plan, water conserving landscaping
information will be made available through the Information/Education Section.
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2. SUPPLY MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES
a. Universal Metering:
All public water supply utilities should master meter their water source. In
addition, all users, including the utility itself, should be metered. A regularly
scheduled maintenance program of meter repair and replacement also needs to
be established to ensure that proper metering is taking place.
Metering and meter repair and replacement, can be used in conjunction with
other programs such as leak detection and repair and, thereby, save significant
quantities of water. Nearly all sales in the various entities are metered. Currently,
all cities have some form of regular meter repair and replacement program. All
production meters for each city are tested yearly.
b. Leak Detection and Repair:
A continuous leak detection, location, and repair program can be an important
part of a water conservation plan. Utility employees for the La Porte Area Water
Authority periodically check for leaks when reading meters and while performing
regular maintenance. Major leaks are usually quickly detected by either city
employees or customers and are repaired immediately. Soil in the area is
generally clay and, therefore, leaks show up at the ground surface quite readily.
Leak detection technology is also available in the form of electronic sonic devices.
C. Recycling and Reuse:
A city or utility should evaluate the potential of recycling and reuse because these
methods may be used to increase water supplies in the utility's service area.
Reuse can be especially important where the use of treated effluent from an
industry or a municipal system or agricultural return flows replace an existing use
that currently requires fresh water from a city's or utility's supply. Recycling of in-
plant process or cooling water can reduce the amount of fresh water required by
many industrial operations. Currently, La Porte has a water reuse program.
Because of its size and daily flows, the reuse of treated effluent for processed
water has proven quite economical for the City of La Porte, with an estimated
three million gallons per month being used for this purpose. The City of La
Porte's Municipal Golf Course along with one of the City parks, Little Cedar
Bayou, are irrigated with plant effluent. This resulted in a savings of
approximately 60,000,000 gallons of potable water in 2005.
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^ G. PLAN OBJECTIVES
❖ To reduce water consumption from levels that would prevail without conservation efforts
❖ To reduce the loss and waste of water
❖ To improve efficiency in the use of water
4- To implement a system to quantify the effects of the plan
In accordance with 30 TAC Chapter 288.2, the following five and ten year targets
have been established:
Five-year target based on 5-year rolling annual averaoe
1) Reduce the per capita per day water usage*by 5 percent
2) Maintain a level of unaccounted for water loss at 12 percent or less
Ten-year target based on 5—year rollinq annual average
1) Reduce the per capita per day water usage*by an additional 5 percent
2) Achieve a level of unaccounted for water loss at 10 percent or less
*For the purpose of this plan, per capita water use has been equated to use per
connection. The number of connections is more accurate, more easily traceable
and does not rely on census information published infrequently. This allows for a
yearly tracking instrument with real-time data and results.
H. PLAN DESCRIPTION
Based on the evaluation of alternatives available to the La Porte Area Water
Authority for conserving water, the following elements have been selected as
those best suited to the needs of the Authority for water conservation:
Continuing Public Education and Information
Water conserving plumbing code for new construction
Retrofit programs
Water rate structures
Supply Management
Universal metering
Meter repair and replacement
Leak detection and repair
Recycling/reuse
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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.
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5. WATER RATE STRUCTURES
The cities of La Porte, Shoreacres and Morgan's Point Authority have adopted an
Increasing Block Rate structure. Examples of the current water rate structures
are attached in Appendix B and are made part of the Water Conservation Plan.
6. METER REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
The City of La Porte currently owns and operates equipment for small meter
testing. The testing of large meters is conducted by contract forces. The current
meter repair and testing program in place at the City of La Porte has been and
will continue to be as follows:
1. Major Production meters-test once per year
2. Minor Production meters—test every 3 years
3. Meters larger than four inch—random testing every 3 years
4. Meters larger than one inch-random testing every 5 years
5. Meters smaller than one inch-random testing every 7 years
In addition, the Authority, through its individual customers, will verify that each
meter in the system is properly sized for the average volume of water being used
in accordance with the manufacturers' specification for the meter. Based on
testing and field evaluation, meters in all cities are repaired or replaced as
needed.
7. LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
The cities currently have individual leak detection programs which will be
maintained. These programs include:
a. Monthly water use accounting by the operations staff which
identifies high water use after the service meters which may
indicate leaks.
b. Visual inspection by utility employees who keep a constant watch
out for abnormal conditions indicating leaks or illegal
connections.
C. An adequate maintenance staff which is available to repair any
leaks.
d. An annual water accounting or audit is considered be part of the
program. Sources of unaccounted for water, once located, are
immediately corrected. Data from the audit is used to monitor
and evaluate system conditions.
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8. RECYCLING/REUSE
As previously noted, the City of La Porte is the only entity within the La Porte Area Water
Authority with the capability of reuse and recycling of treated effluent. Current use
includes the recycling of approximate one million gallons per month at the Main La Porte
Wastewater Treatment Plant used in process water, i.e., washdown, irrigation.
Additionally, as indicated above, recycled water is made available and used by the La
Porte Municipal Golf Course and the Little Cedar Bayou Park for irrigation purposes. The
amount will vary of course during seasonal and various weathers. No recycling or reuse
is anticipated by Morgan's Point or Shoreacres.
H. RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The La Porte Area Water Authority maintains a records management system to
monitor and track customer account information and usage data for deliveries
and sales. The data for water produced is monitored and recorded to enable
accurate tracking of monthly or daily water usage. Water loss form the
transmission system is monitored on a monthly schedule. The La Porte Area
Water Authority does not operate a surface water reservoir. Therefore an
operations plan is not a component of this water conservation plan.
I. IMPLEMENTATION/ENFORCEMENT
The General Manager of the La Porte Area Water Authority acts as the
Administrator of the Water Conservation Program. The Administrator oversees
the execution and implementation of all elements of the program. He is also
responsible to oversee the keeping of adequate records for program verification.
Each entity is responsible for furnishing all information needed and requested by
the Authority.
The program will be enforced through adoption of the Water Conservation Plan
by Ordinance or Resolution. In addition, the entities of the La Porte Area Water
Authority have adopted a water conserving plumbing code. The Ordinances and
Resolution are found in Appendix C. The appropriate plumbing code listings are
found in Appendix D.
Each entity will provide certified copies of all ordinances and resolutions
concerning water rates, plumbing codes, and other regulatory documents
necessary for the administration of this plan, including all updates.
J. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Upon contract renewal or contract extension with The La Porte Area Water
Authority each wholesale customer shall develop and implement a water
conservation plan or institute water conservation measures using the applicable
elements of Title 30, Chapter 288, Subchapter A. If the customer intends to re-
sell the water, then each successive wholesale customer shall also implement
applicable water conservation measures. This requirement shall be made part of
every water supply contract.
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K. COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUPS
The service area of the La Porte Area Water Authority is located within Region H
of the regional water planning area. The La Porte Area Water Authority has
provided a copy of this Water Conservation Plan to the Texas Water
Development Board.
L. PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATE
This water conservation plan will be reviewed and updated, as appropriate, based
on an assessment of previous five-year and ten-year targets and any other new
or updated information. The La Porte Area Water Authority will review and update
the next revision of its Water Conservation Plan and Implementation Report not
later than May 1, 2009 and every five years after that date, to coincide with the
regional water planning group. Future amendments or updates will be evaluated
by the General Manager to determine if a substantial modification exists that
would warrant additional review by the Board.
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ORDINANCE 2009-.3/3
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE
WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN OF THE
LAA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY, AS ADOPTED BY THE LA PORTE
AREA WATER AUTHORITY; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT;FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes amendments to the Water
Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan of the La Porte Area Water Authority, as
adopted by resolution of the La Porte Area Water Authority on April 22, 2009, and a i
copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
Authority was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City of La
Porte for the time required by law proceeding this meeting, as required by the Open
Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that the meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The
Authority further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and
posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval,and
it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED,this the 27th day ofApril,2009.
CITY OF LA PO'TTEXAS
By: •
Mayor
ATTEST:
Secretary `�1
APPROVED:
adz,
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO.2009-01
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIUNG AMENDMENTS TO THE
WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN OF THE
LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY;MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT;FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC'T'IVE DATE
HEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LA PORTE
AREA WATER AUTHORITY:
Section 1. The Authority hereby approves and authorizes the undertaking
described in the title of this Resolution, in substantially the form as shown in the
document which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A"and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The Authority officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
.Authority was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City of La
:Porte for the time required by law proceeding this meeting, as required by the Open
Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that the meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The
Authority further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and
posting thereof.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage and
approval,and it is so ordered_
PASSED AND APPROVED,this the 22"`�day of April 009.
LA FORTE A TER AUTHORITY
By:
President
Board of Directors
ATTEST:
Secretary ��"
La Pone Ai-ea Watci- Autliodty
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LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
A. BACKGROUND
In 1981.the State of Texas created the La Porte Area Water Authority for the purpose, among
others,,of acquiring, treating, and delivering water to member water districts and industries
throughout Southeast Harris County. The Authority has the j):ght to serve any utility within a
thirty (30) mile radius of the Authority's boundary. The recent area within the Authority's
boundary encompasses approximately 20,600 acres. Th. .W/ orte Area Water Authori is a Deleted: A mandate by the Hams-Galveston
co-participant and cost-sharingpartner in the Ci of/lo"Ston Southeast Water Purification- coastal Subsidence District to convert to
Plant.The authorityis contracted for 3.9%of demancr4fgc6l i factor that is current) equal to surface water by the year ter has resulted in
,� .,,•� the stud of the surface water problem by the
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7.8 million gallons per day. The Authori 's custorA'ersf nelude_th .cities of La Porte,Morsan's Authority. Various alternatives have been
a---"_ - investigated,and it has been concluded that the
Point, and Shoreacres. most cost effective method to provide an
-Ad f%j f� adequate supply of treated surface water to
Since the early 1960's per capita water usageya,.the State of Texas tial%Increased about four Southeast Hams County is to buy capacity at
lf, the new Southeast Water Purification Plant,
(4) gallons per person, per decade. More impoytt, perea�jta water use$during droughts is and construct transmission and distribution
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usually about one-third greater than during period nf�ave. a precipitation.'I �ny communities mains to identified customers.
throughout the United States haveff'sed conservat�t�o�' fasures to successful) cope with
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various water and wastewater prob •.s%Reduction m•s titer use as much as 25% or more --_
have been achieved, but the normal ralhi efis',r•'o. 5 to 15b%',f"+ s a result of reduced water use,
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wastewater flows have� been reducey 5�o�,lf0 f ffw
B. PURPOSE AND NT :f,
The purpose of a Wa{ei Conservation Plan is,on the quantity required for each water
usingactivity, `i!' }4 r``
ty, insofar as'Is Tactical j.;,;pug h the:frnplementation of efficient water use practices.
The plan defines• objectiveg/ fsppc i��targ9 to reduce the loss and waste of water
resource�ntifmpro��fefficlene�fn the uses• Men The purpose of this report is to present
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the da�taf�ollected, aI�i?T "'"'d elemerifs ected for the La Porte Area Water Authority
Water lap servation Plan.and to provide procedures and information for the implementation of
the plan. of ff, fff'
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water conservation plawate as follows:
Education and Information
Plump)ng codes for new construction
Retrofit programs
Conservation oriented water rate structures
Universal metering and meter repair and replacement
Water conserving landscaping
Leak detection and repair
Recycling and reuse
Means of implementation and enforcement
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C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PUBLIC AT LARGE:
LA PORTE
The City of La Porte holds regular City Council meetings on the second and fourth
Monday of each month. The meetings are open to the public, and citizens are free to
speak on any subject during the portion of the meeting designated for this purpose.
LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY /
The La Porte Area Water Authority holds Board mr:hwos as needed to conduct Authority
business. The meetings are open to the pu/blif�,n�d citizens are free to speak to the
Authority at these meetings. c/ I
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The City of Morgan's Point holds regI.r',." Council meetings on the second Tuesday,pf_:_:_:- Deleted:and fourth noonday
each month. The meetings are opentof�ie public,and cifi'zeits are free to speak.
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The City of Shoreacres holds regulafffC ty coun��ff eetings on-f&-second and fourth
Monday of every month The meet ingsf,�te o e the public, andyeitizens are free to
speak. fffff i '
D. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
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E. SYSTEM AUDIT/PROBLEMS
1. System Audit:
a. Average,seasonal,peak use patterns. Figures 1 through 4 best illustrates
average,seasonal,and peak use patterns. Figures 1 through 3 are for individual
entities, with Figure 4 representing the total Authority. Historical use data___'_= Deleted:These figures
indicates that the La Porte Area Water Authority follows most entities in having_______ Deleted:cities
higher average water use in the summer m ,the from lawn watering. The peak
to average use ratio(average daily summ l0'1s'e divided by average annual daily
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use) is 1. for the Authority_ This 1at1o� relatively_low because-of the very_ _ Deleted:32
humid climate and high average rein a I; erarea receives.
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b. Unaccounted water volumes al0jiike y causes(Figures 1 through 4 illustrates the
relationship between water diiion and sales%f,M.each individual entity and the
Authority as a whole. ThefdiFerence between production and sales can typically
be attributed to all or some o.,the following:
1. Flushing of war&nmains
2. f fie fighting ✓ elf
3. gaccurate metering;
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5. Ura,authopie�ryuater usew�
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C. egt�ap,: treatment, torage;:'ands n ution system.
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'�'r}he cities ofy�a Porte, Morga 5r Point, and�horeacres presently obtain 90/0 of
thele+water supply from sVrr ace water supplied by the La Porte Area Water
ARoji . he%(surface watrer'is purchased by the Authority from the City of
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i' Houston`s out"a st;:Vll�ter Puf�firation Plant. The remaining 10%of their water
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eeds arefs�pplied fro�ig�oundy✓ater wells. The water is tested on a regular
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f ba sjin acegfdance with aI!L'�tate and federal regulations. The Cities of La Porte,
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M0rg,a fs Poin�and Shore acres currently have adequate storage facilities
/r r requir,to e ',(he state's "Minimum Water Quantity Requirements for Public
Water
d Limit of ex
isti g supply/potential new sources.
'rl Js apparef from the systems audit that all three(3)entities are very capable of
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promdu�gl(wffrr'ater to their customers from groundwater sources. In addition, the .
disrnz0�tjon and transmission systems are adequate to supply their needs for
severaffyears.
With the conversion to surface water, the adequacy of groundwater supplies to
meet peak load demands in any drought contingencies that might occur are
apparent. However, due to the constraints imposed by the Harris-Galveston
Subsidence District on groundwater withdrawal,these sources will only be used
to supply peak demand in possible drought contingencies.
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e. Wastewater collection and treatment system.
Currently, only the City of Morgan's Point 4aats QQO, of their_own wastewater_ _.- Deleted:treat
The Ci of La Porte treats 2.7%of their own wastewater. The remainder of the =___
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La Porte wastewater flows and the flow from the City of Shoreacres are pumped
to a regional wastewater facility owned by the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal
Authority.
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2. System Problems: r! /
The La Porte Area Water Authority current) as no,sbiious water supply problems. The
storage and distribution systems are adeguafe to supp�(y, urface water to its customers
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through the La Porte Area Water/Authority from the Ci, sof Houston Southeast Water
Purification Plant. /A/ex
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Water conservation methods are typical rrd a Into two (2) ca Tories, Demand
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Management Methods—4 Management Methods. Demand Management
Methods deal with water�us@rofn he downstrdg'm side of a customer meter. Demand
management provides foredtfcabonf1ror. incentive, to reduce the water use by the
consumer. This method';of conservation genera lfy�,f esults in a decrease in water
revenues becaus less wate�s:purchaset,,,trom the Ni f
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Supp) nagemergj>yethods -geaWs'th the-ulity,'s water system upstream of the
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Thegoal of sup lOmanagement�ls to improve efficiency and reduce
waste wltM. he production treatment and distribution system. Supply management
fusually resul s:i 1deap sed��.costs to thwutility as water losses in the system are reduced. .
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��fa. E tic f��fantl:lnf��ation:
f The mat readily faVallable and lowest cost method of promoting water
r� f conservaj�}ris to inform water users about ways to save water inside homes and
other uses. An
effective Ildf;g ati n lands in information program canping and lawn uses, nbel easilyandnlexpensively
fadminist/.eby the La Porte Area Water Authority. Materials available from the
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e. can, ater Works Association,Texas Water Development Board,and other
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like a§,spciations are made available to its customers, through hand outs, mail _
outs, and other sources. The La Porte Area Water Authori s users can utilize _ _ Deleted: has adopted the Bayshore Sun as its
their individual websites to provide links to informative sources concerning water official newspaper. This publication can be
conservation. used to print articles
The cities of La Porte,Morgan's Point and Shoreacres currently participate in the
Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District's program for education of
elementary school students in the importance and methods of water
conservation. Each city sponsors the program by funding the program for the
students in the school district.
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b. Plumbing Codes:
Water saving plumbing codes for new construction and for replacement of
plumbing in existing structures may be adopted. The standards recommended by
the Texas Water Development Board represent readily available technologies
and do not involve additional costs when compared with "standard" fixtures.
Water conserving plumbing codes are adopted for thiMause------------------------------------ Deleted:at
The cities of La Porte,Morgan's Point andS�horeacres utilize standard codes
whenever possible.Individual ordinances/a so may codify particular requirements.
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C. Retrofit Programs:
The Cities makes informatio ff,vailable thriiugb. its education programs for
plumbers and customers to, se w1�en purchasing anj�lfnstalling plumbing fixtures,
lawn watering equipment jfwater using appliancs� Information regarding
retrofit devices such as lovvlow shower heads or toi�et•'fdams that reduce water
use by replacing or modifjri`n`g`;rxisting f ures or appfiafces should also be
provided. fr% `'
d. Water Rate Structtu�u��re§s— {{,,
A water conservation ortegn rate str hre usually takes the form of an
increasing block ratealthough,cofinuouslyrneasing rate structures, peak or
sfearoal(road rates, ecess u and otherate forms can be used. The
i_�fe`astrig;block rate s(ructu fe.�s die?rr}o �commonly used water conservation
✓/tafe strucf Separate fstructu s pare usually used for commercial,
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insffutional, and industrial';fusfomers. All entities use some form of increasing
bl-ocK1.ate strc ure. •,
; Water G�onserving L'ascapinq05.
r In off er to reduce the dema ds placed on a water system by landscape watering,
fr r- the c'i�fy''.n�utiliij/sfiould consider methods that either encourage,by education and
f informatjpj or requ re, by code or ordinance, water conserving landscaping by
�. residential ustomers,'l/ commercial establishments engaged in the sale or
',� installatior�O landscape plants or watering equipment. Because the La Porte
Authority Wate.Authority is located on the Gulf Coast, it has a very high annual
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,average fafinfall. The need for outdoor watering is not as high as for arid
GI atesy%Agricultural land in the area is not irrigated. Although not made a
sped c flection of the Conservation Plan, water conserving landscaping
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information will be made available through the Information/Education Section.
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2. SUPPLY MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES
a. Universal Metering:
All public water supply utilities should master meter their water sources. In
addition, all users, including the utility itself, should be metered. A regularly
scheduled maintenance program of meter repair and replacement also needs to
be established to ensure that proper metering.is taking place.
Metering and meter repair and replacerrtesPcan be used in conjunction with
other programs such as leak detection
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depair and, thereby, save significant
quantities of water.Nearly all sales in!h rious entities are metered. Currently,
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all cities have some form of regul r� eterg-epair and replacement program.All
production meters for each ciy areXtes ed yearly,
b. Leak Detection and Reoairl f'
A continuous leak detectio location and repair program can be an important
part of a water conservation p(an��Utility e hployees for`tie f a Porte Area Water
Authority periodically check for It;�k�s w e reading meters d.dfwhile performing
regular mainte�a'r}ce. Major I aks--are,usually quickly detected by either city
employees or��foes and are r�� ire d immediately. Soil in the area is
generally clay an , here leaks sh0 , at the ground surface quite readily.
Leak detection tec�inr�ology'IsNs.o available;i he form of electronic sonic devices.
Rec'fye'Imcr-and Reus
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yrry ffr"!f axv
,f ciy or utility'.•should ev u �e fie potently::of"recycling and reuse because these
methods ma Jbe used to;if,crease water supplies in the utility s service area.
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Re aelr�can .��'gecially it wtant where the use of treated effluent from an
r-r industjy o arr�y g'l al systema agricultural return flows replace an existing use
that currg Irequires; sh water rom a city's or utility's supply. Recycling of in-
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processor cooling Kr Jar q y
wafer can reduce the amount of fresh water required b
J maany�'ndustr a!gperations. .Airrently, La Porte has a water reuse program.
Beca(lse of its%size and daily flows, the reuse of treated effluent for processed
fI r/rrwater ,.
Munic pall fGplf Cou`rs�along with one of the City parks, Littlete economical for the City of La eCedar Bayou rtare~ Deleted:with an estimated three million
r irrigated w,h plant effluent. This reuse Drogram resultgL_In a SBVIn�S Of gallons per month being used for this purpose.
approxima ely��00- ---- gallons ofpotable water erp__y!ear�_ _ __ ___ __ _
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G. PLAN OBJECTIVES
To reduce water consumption from levels that would prevail without conservation efforts
To reduce the loss and waste of water
To improve efficiency in the use of water
To implement a system to quantify the effects of thQ,plr'�
In accordance with 30 TAC Chapter 28> e following five and ten year targets
have been established: r /r
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f;;rf target based on 5-year rolling annual averaoe¶
<#>Reduce the per capita per day water usage'
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f/j rr f loss at 12 percent or less¶
Ten-Vear target based
ons year rolling annual average
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1) Reduce the per capita per day water usage"
by an additional 5 percent¶
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lr r ,ss loss at 10 percent or less¶
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For the purpose of this plan,
r �� r/1fr� i per capita water use has been equated to use
per connection.The number of connections is
; fry r more accurate,more easily traceable and does
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not rely on census information published
errinfrequently.This allows for a yearly tracking
instrument with real-time data and results.¶
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H. PLAN DESCRIPTION
Based on the evaluation of alternatives available to the La Porte Area Water
Authority for conserving water, the following elements have been selected as
those best suited to the needs of the Authority for water conservation:
Continuing Public Education and Infopation
Water conserving plumbing code oew construction
Retrofit programs
Water rate structures
Supply Management
Universal metering ?f rff
Meter repair and repla e[>t nt
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Leak detection an,,.�pall
Recycling/reuse
�}�. W/O,1. CONTINUING PUBLIC'S/6C N AND IIVMATION
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A program of publl e lucat ons.19d informati&-to promote water conservation by
the public has been instituted Tj� p ogram i0 fudes the following:
O ervation ms fagnte orcustomer's water bills,city websites
anc�;:ommunitynewsletters. r
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The,C es provide stip"ort to the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence
-is eicf,�."ater ConSryation Education Program" that provides water
fcb servattonayif ation to the residents through their elementary school
ew cu"Pers are-provided water conser_v_ation literature at_the time_ --= Deleted In addition,all n
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} ,y initiall f n up for service.
The publicc�'ducation program covers the water saving methods such as those
listed in Ap�endix A.'Water Conservation Literature". The La Porte Area Water
{f uthorityces special emphasis on the need to insulate pipes to prevent
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freezing;. scold weather, retrofitting of plumbing fixtures and devices, and
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landscaping conservation methods. The energy savings associated with a water
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conservation program are also be emphasized. Publications and materials for_.
theprogram ar obtained from: Texas Water Development Board Texas Deleted: Is
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Commission on Environmental Qua--[ityAmerican Water Works Association;-_—_--- Deleted:;
Texas Water Utilities Association, American Public Works Association, and the Deleted:c
Environmental Protection Agency.
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2. WATER CONSERVING PLUMBING CODE
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The of La Port ha ado ted the Unifo Plumbin Code 201 version. ""
Deleted:International
Morgan's Point and Shoreacres have adopted the International Plumbing Code Deleted:os
200 version
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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 AuthorltyjcuFre itly meters all water sales from its
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system. In addition,in response to�re�irem fs by the Harris-Galveston Coastal
Subsidence District, all well fa(7e currently�mejered at the well head._ Well
production meters are teste�l,,fnr'''accuracy based•otisSubsidence District criteria Deleted: on a three year schedule
Iters for purchased surf ee water are tested on_a[i'_`annual basis.The source1�7 Deleted:,while
water meters are maintailiithin an accuracy of plusogrr)inus %.-____ _______
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The program of universal metering grill ti ue and is made;ar;art of the Water Deleted:s
Conservation Pro '�,{,
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5. WATER RATE STRUCTURES y"'. R0
The cities of La Po��f Shoreaey ,and Morgans Point Authority have adopted Deleted an
�I f f �rtgfBlock Rates fructurearnles of*tie current water rate structures
/a ad &In Appendix B an %ar�madg a�Jrt/of t ie Water Conservation Plan.
6. METE f2EPAIR ANDS _AC0 N
f The �trty,n r fRb e currently/11wns and operates equipment for small meter
rtesting. fjetesting of; ge mefs is conducted by contract forces. The meter_ Deleted: current
e�pair and te'sting prograntrrs"estri ttured Der AWWA recommendations as follows
;2+f tri - Deleted:in place at the City of La Porte has
f rr� t,, been and will continue to be as follows
rilafpr Production meters-test once per year
'f/• xp, Migo Production meters—test every 3 years
f 3 f Metej&larger than four inch—random testing every years _ = Deleted:3
fr 4. Meters larger than one inch-random testing every 7zyears _
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��rf 5. Meters smaller than one inch-random testing every jQyears_____- Deleted:5
1r�fa�ddt he Authority, through its individual customers, will verify that each
mete f��nfe system is properly sized for the average volume of water being used
in accordance with the manufacturers' specification for the meter. Based on
testing and field evaluation, meters in all cities are repaired or replaced as
needed.
7. LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
The cities currently have individual leak detection programs which will be
maintained. These programs include:
a. Monthly water use accounting by the operations staff which
identifies high water use after the service meters which may_ Deleted:e
indicate leaks.
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b. Usual inspections by utility employees who keep a constant
watch out for abnormal conditions indicating leaks or illegal
connections.
C. Visual inspections of storm water outfalls are conducted during
periods of dry weather to locate leaks that may be entering storm
drain systems.
dt_______Maintainin adequate_maintenance staff_, inventory of repair - Deleted:c
parts and equipment necessarv�to repair any leaks.
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program Sources of w rdos once located,areDeleted:a
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immediatelyothe audit is used to monitor-
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and e-valuate eMt condltio s,
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8. RECYCLING/REUSE ,r '
Deleted:unaccounted for water
T e Cit of La Porte is the onl entr� 1'IV
within the,9A_ Porte----Areat,,ater Authority_ IZnrth a Deleted:
maio�capability_of reuse and recycling of tre` reffluent. Currenf use includes the
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recycling of app roxirtl��ne million galfq �r month at the,
La Poite Wastewater
Treatment Plant usef n� . cess Ovate r/ elt press operation an WBShdpWn Deleted:----------Page Break----------
Additionally, as indicate aboW/recycled wate`,'0 made available and used by the La Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",First line: 0"
Porte Municipal Golf Cours,and thier ifle Cedar ayoru Park for irrigation purposes. The ';,.',;;gDeleted:
s previously noted,
amount willvaryof course dying seasoVfand vanou (weathers.Morgan's Point utilizes
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reuse for.•roee�ssswater at their�wastewal`er Fant.No recycling or reuse is anticipated,for-
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H. RECORDS MANAG IiIJ NT S• S5 EM , ain
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The La'Pbfrte Area ' ;aterr AutQ6iv maintains a records management system to Deleted:,
YOX �1onitor and;.rrack custbrneraccount information and usage data for deliveries
an'f ales. rr Deleted:irrigation.
.r drr Tb{data for water produced is monitored and recorded to enable
accuite. trackirr of monthly or daily water usage. Water loss form the Deleted:by Morgan's Point
lr rfr�f /!�
r,{r transmisslon systems monitored on a monthly schedule. The La Porte Area
fr Water Auf�honty ddesr not operate a surface water reservoir. Therefore an
�f*rr operationsfpl n is not a component of this water conservation plan.
I. IMPLEMENTATION).;EFORCEMENT
The General Manager of the La Porte Area Water Authority acts as the
Administrator of the Water Conservation Program. The Administrator oversees
the execution and implementation of all elements of the program. He is also
responsible to oversee the keeping of adequate records for program verification.
Each entity is responsible for furnishing all information needed and requested by
the Authority.
The program will be enforced through adoption of the Water Conservation Plan
by Ordinance or Resolution. The Ordinances and_Resolution are found in peleted:in addition,the entities of the La
Appendix C. In addition, the entities of the La Porte Area Water Authority have Porte Area Water Authority have adopted a
adopted a water conserving plumbing code. The ro riot! lumbin code water conserving plumbing code.
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listings are found in Appendix D. Deleted:
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Each entity will provide certified copies of all ordinances and resolutions
concerning water rates, plumbing codes, and other regulatory documents
necessary for the administration of this plan,including all updates.
J. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Upon contract renewal or contract extension with The La Porte Area Water
Authority each wholesale customer shalll,,develop and implement a water
conservation plan or institute water consAfffibn measures using the applicable
elements of Title 30, Chapter 288, Subcpapp.(er A. If the customer intends to re-
sell the water, then each successive�,yyy.86ale customer shall also implement
applicable water conservation mea Or shall be made part of
every water supply contract. frj�r' O r' f f
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K. COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL WAT;M.-PLANNING GROUPS
The service area of the La P'iftf'el�Area Wra��Authority is 1octed within Region H
of the regions{water planning-ar;ea.� t�'�/,La Porte Area 1l�,lajer Authority has
provided a erof this d/Sri Plan to the Texas Water
Development B'o'do!go� '
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L. PLAN REVIEW AI�ID}JRDATE '; ,r
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�}�ffi�ls water conservation play fel I' a reviewed,and updated,as appropriate,based
orjfan assessjpent of prevlo,us'�five-year and ten-year targets and any other new
or u((dated i fob, tion.The Lorte Area Water Authority will review and update
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the nexf�r�tstoA,6-6ts•Water Cohservation Plan ve five ears to coincide with
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e regional water plan)fig group. Future amendments or updates will be than date,
May 1,2009 and every five years after that
wfa�uated' v- Generali,�Vlafnager to determine if a substantial modification
O exisi's+that would arrant air eview by the Board.
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