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I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I il I j I I STERLING WATER CONSERVATION PLAN MAY 28, 1996 3-Water-efficient industrial and commercial water-using processes Measure 3a - Encourage businesses to use water efficient techniques 4-Water reuse systems, both potable and nonpotable Measure 4a - Effluent for irrigation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant 5-Distribution system leak repair Measure 5a - Leak detection, repair and rehabilitation 6-Dissemination of information regarding water use efficiency measures Measure 6a - Promote water conservation and education to students Measure 6b - Promote water conservation to the public Measure 6e - Offer commercial and residential leak detection programs Measure 6g - Actively publicize voluntary lawn watering restrictions 7-Water rate structure designed to encourage water use Measure 7a - Universal metering and meter replacement program Meas.ure 7b - All City water use metered and on metered rate Measure 7 c - Uniform rate structure 8-Regulatory measures, including ordinances and codes Measure 8c - Drought emergency response contingency plan Measure 8e - Require installation of low-flow showemeads, toilets and low-flow faucet aerators at time of Building Permit for remodeling Measure 8f - Develop code amendments permitting use of greywater from bathtubs, showers and bathroom and kitchen sinks for irrigation Measure 8g - Adopt a more stringent water waste ordinance Measure 8k - Enact mandatory lawn watering restrictions 9-1ncentives, including rebates Measure 9a - Offer water-saving devices to residents, cost-shared -------- - --~--------- ---- Measure 9b - Offer rebates for replacing existing toilets with 1.6 gallons/flush (gpf) toilets Measure 9d - Bring about more water-conserving residential landscaping Public participation The City of Steriing wanted to know what members of the community thought about the draft water conservation plan. For 60 days, from March 29 until May 27, a draft plan was available for public review and comment. On Tuesday, May 14, 1996, a public meeting was held to explain the plan and solicit additional comments. After the public comment period, the plan was revised to reflect comments received, and conservation measures were established. Page 3