HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 227-2005 Adopting Water Conservation-Drought Contingency Plan.pdfORDINANCE NO. 227-2005
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, ADOPTING
THE CITY OF ANNA'S WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN;
TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE USE OF WATER; ESTABLISHING RESTIRCTIONS ON
CERTAIN WATER USES RELATED TO DROUGHT OR SHORTAGES; PROVIDING A
PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PER DAY NOR
MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) PER DAY FOR EACH DAY OF
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN,
AND/OR DISCONNECTION OF WATER SERVICE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas has previously adopted a Water Conservation and
Emergency Water Demand Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anna has also initiated efforts to conserve water usage and inform the
public about water conservation and supports the goal of conserving the water resources of the State of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, as authorized under law, and in the bests interests of the citizens of Anna, Texas the
City Council deems it expedient and necessary to update certain rules and policies for the orderly and
efficient management of limited water supplies during drought and other water supply emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anna recognizes that the amount of water available to the City and its
water customers is limited; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that due to natural limitations due to drought conditions, system
failures, and other acts of Cod that may occur, the City cannot guarantee an uninterrupted water supply
for all purposes at all times; and
WHEREAS, applicable laws and regulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality require that the City adopt a Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna desires approval of the Water Conservation
and Drought Contingency Plan and hereby adopts such Plan as official City policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ANNA, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the City of Anna, Texas Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan
attached hereto as Exhibit "A' and made part hereof for all purposes be, and the same is hereby, adopted
as the official policy of the City, included in full as a part of this Ordinance as if recited verbatim herein.
The City of Anna commits to implement the program according to the procedures set forth in the
adopted Plan.
SECTION 2: That this plan shall be used in conjunction with the previously adopted ordinances
to implement and preserve Anna's Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.
SECTION 3: That City of Anna water customers not complying with the Drought Contingency
Plan shall be subject to:
A. A penalty and fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day nor
more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per day for each day of noncompliance; and/or
B. Discontinuance of water services to water customers by the City.
SECTION 4: That water customers of the City not complying with the Drought Contingency
Plan, adopted as part of this Ordinance, shall be subject to the enforcement described in Section 6.8 of
the attached Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, including a penalty of discontinuance
by the City of water services to such water customers.
SECTION 5: That the City Council finds and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place and subject of the meeting of the Council was posted at a designated place convenient
to the public at the City Hall for the time required by law preceding this meeting, that such place of
posting was readily accessible at all tines to the general public, and that all of the foregoing was done as
required by law at all times during which this Ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been
discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the posting thereof.
SECTION 6: That all ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be,
and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7: That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council of the City of
Anna, Texas, that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance are
severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and
sections of the ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the
incorporation of this ordinance of such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.
SECTION 8: That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and
the publication of the caption, as the law in such cases provides.
SECTION 9: That the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause publication of
the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method of publication provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna this the 27th day
of September 2005.
APPROVED:
ayor, Kenneth Pelham
ATTEST::
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Nalfia Wilkison, City Secretary
WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY PLAN
City of Anna
September 2005
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This water conservation and drought contingency plan was prepared by the Greater Texoma Utility Authority
for the City of Anna pursuant to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules. The material
contained in this plan is based on the model water conservation and drought contingency plan provided by
Region C Water Planning Group (RCWPG), Materials for March 15, 2005 RCWPG Meeting, Freese and
Nichols, Inc., Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., Chaing, Patel & Yerby, Inc., and Cooksey Communications,
Inc.'
'Superscripted numbers match references listed in Appendix A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
Introduction and Objectives............................_..............................................................................
1
2.
Texas.Commission On Environmental Quality Rules.__.........................................................................
1
2.1
Conservation Plans......................................................................................................................
1
2.2
Drought Contingency Plans ............................................................................................................
2
3.
Minimum Required Water Conservation Plan Content ............................................................................
2
3.1
utility Profile.............................................................................................................................3
3.2
Specification of Water Conservation Goals..........................................................................................
3
3.3
Accurate Metering of Raw Water Supplies and Treated Water Deliveries.......... _......................
_................. 3
3.4
Metering of Customer and Public Uses and Meter Testing, Repair and Replacement .......................................
3
3.5
Determination and Control of Unaccounted Water.................................................................................
3
3.6
Continuing Public Education and Information Campaign.........................................................................4
3.7
Non -Promotional Water Rate Structure .............. ............. ..... .... ......................... .................................4
3.8
Reservoir System Operations Plan................._.................................................................................5
3.9
Implementation and Enforcement of the Water Conservation Plan..............................................................
5
3.10
Coordination with Regional Water Planning Group................................................................................
5
4.
Additional Required Water Couservation Plan Content...........................................................................
5
4.1
Leak Detection and Repair; Pressure Control.......................................................... _...........................
5
4.2Record
Management System...........................................................................................................
6
4.3
Requirement for Water Conservation Plans by Wholesale Customer...........................................................
6
5.
Optional Water Conservation Plan Content...................... ........... ........ .................................................
6
5.1
Ordinances, Plumbing Codes, or Rules on Water -Conserving Fixtures ........... ....... .....................................
6
5.2
Reuse and Recycling of Wastcwater..................................................................................................
6
5.3
Mmiitormg of Effectiveness and Efficiency - Annual Conservation Report ..................................................
6
5.4
Schedule for Implementing the Plan to Achieve Targets and Goals.............................................................
7
5.5
Tracking Targets and Goals............................................................................................................
7
6.
Drought Contingency Plan.............................................................................................................
8
6.1
Introduction...............................................................................................................................
8
6.2
Stam Requirements for Drought Contingency Plans...............................................................................
8
6.3
Provisions no Inform the Public and Opportunity for Public Input..............................................................
9
6.4
Provisions for Continuing Public Education and Information ............... _..........................................
........ 9
6.5
Initiation and Termination of Drought Response Stages...........................................................................
9
6.5.1
Initiation of Drought Response Stages ............................................ .... :............ .............. I
.......... ...... .... 9
6.5.2
Termination of Drought Response Stages...................................................................................................................
10
6.6
Drought and Emergency Response Stages ................... ..........................................................
............ 10
6.6.1
Stage 1. Mild..........................................................................................................................
10
6.6.1.1
Triggering and Termination Conditions for Stage 1, Mild.............................................................
.......... 10
6.6.1.2
Coal for Use Reductions and Actions Available Under Stage 1, Mild .........................................................
10
6.6.2
Stage 2. Moderate......................................................................................................................
11
6.6.2.1
Triggering and Termination Conditions for Stage 2, Moderate.................................................................
11
6.6.2.2
Goal for Use Reduction and Actions Available Under Stage 2, Mild............._...........................................
11
6.6.3
Stage 3, Severe..........................................................................................................................
12
6.6.3.1
Triggering and Termination Conditions for Stage 3, Severe....................................................................
12
6.6.3.2
Goal for Use Reduction and Actions Available Under Stage 3, Severe........................................................
13
6.6.4
Stage 4 - Emergency ............................. ............... .............................................. --
.... ...... ......... 14
6.6.4.1
Triggering and Termination Conditions for Stage 4 - Emergency............................................................
14
6.6.4.2
Goal for Use Reduction and Actions Available Under Stage 4, Emergency ..................................................
14
6.7 Procedure for Granting Variances to the Plan ......................_............................................................. 15
6.8 Procedure for Enforcement of Mandatory Restrictions........................................................................... 15
6.9 Coordination with the Regional Water Planning Group.......................................................................... 15
6.10 Review and Update of Drought Contingency Plan . ......................... -_............................................... .. 16
APPENDICES
Appendix A List of References
Appendix B Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules on Municipal Water Conservation and Drought Contingency
Plans
• Texas Administrative Code Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A, Rule §288.1 -
Dufaddons
• Texas Administrative Code, Tide 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A, Rule § 228.2 - Water
Conservation Plans for Municipal Uses by Public Water Suppliers
• Texas Administrative Code Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subebaptcr B, Rule §288.10 - Drought
Contingency Plans for Municipal Uses by Public Watur Suppliers
Appendix C Water Utility Profile
Appendix D Ordinance Adopting Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan
Appendix E Letter to Region C Water Planning Group
Appendix F Annual Water Conservation Report
Appendix G Notice of Public Meeting
WATER CONSERVATION AND
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
CITY OF ANNA
SEPTEMBER 2005
1. INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
Water supply has always been a key issue in the development of Texas. In recent years, the increasing
population and economic development in Region C have led to growing demands for water. At the same time,
local and less expensive sources of water supply are largely developed. Additional supplies to meet higher
demands will be expensive and difficult to develop. Therefore, it is important that we make efficient use of
existing supplies and make them last as long as possible. This will delay the need for new supplies, minimize
the environmental impacts associated with developing new supplies, and delay the high cost of additional water
supply development.
Recognizing the need for efficient use of existing water supplies, the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) has developed guidelines and requirements governing the development of water conservation
and drought contingency plans for public water suppliers. The TCEQ guidelines and requirements for water
suppliers are included in Appendix B. The City of Anna has adopted this water conservation and drought
contingency plan pursuant to TCEQ guidelines and requirements.
The objectives of the water conservation plan are:
To reduce water consumption
To reduce the loss and waste of water
To identify the level of water reuse
To improve efficiency in the use of water
To extend the life of current water supplies by reducing the rate of growth and demand
The objectives of the drought contingency plan are:
To conserve the available water supply in times of drought and emergency
To maintain supplies for domestic water use, sanitation, and fire protection
To protect and preserve public health, welfare and safety
To minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortages
To minimize the adverse impacts of emergency water supply conditions
2. TEXAS COMNISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RULES
2.1 Conservation Plans
The TCEQ rules governing development of water conservation plans for public water suppliers are contained in
Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A, Rule 288.2 of the Texas Administrative Code, which is included
in Appendix B. For the purpose of these rules, a water conservation plan is defined as:
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"A strategy or combination of strategies for reducing the volume of water withdrawn from a water supply
source, for reducing the loss or waste of water, for maintaining or improving the efficiency in the use of water,
for increasing the recycling and reuse of water, and for preventing the pollution of water. A water conservation
plan may be a separate document identified as such or may be contained within mother water management
documents(s?."
According to TCEQ rules, water conservation plans for public water suppliers most have a certain minimum
content (Section 3), and must have additional content for public water suppliers that are projected to supply
5,000 or more people in the next ten years (Section 4), and may have additional optional content (Section 5).
2.2 Drought Contingency Plans
The TCEQ rules governing development of drought contingency plans for public water suppliers are contained
in Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter B, Rule 288.20 of the Texas Administrative Code, which is
included as Appendix B. For the purpose of these rules, a drought contingency plan is defined as:
"A strategy or combination of strategies for temporary supply and demand management responses to temporary
and potentially recurring water supply shortages and other water supply emergencies. A drought contingency
plan may be a separate document identified as such or may be contained within another water management
doc unent(s)'."
The drought contingency plan for the City of Anna is contained in Section 6 of this water conservation and
drought contingency plan.
3. MINIMUM REQUIRED WATER CONSERVATION PLAN CONTENT
The minimum requirements in the Texas Administrative Code for water conservation plans for public drinking
water suppliers covered in this report are as follows:
§288.2(a)(1)(A) -
Utility Profile - Section 3.1 and Appendix C
§288.2(a)(1)(B) -
Specification of Goals Before May 1, 2005 - Section 3.2
§288.2(a)(1)(C) -
Specification of Goals After May 1, 2005 - Section 3.2
§288.2(a)(1)(D) -
Accurate Metering - Sections 3.3 and 3.4
§288.2(a)(1)(E) -
Universal Metering - Section 3.4
§288.2(a)(1)(F) -
Determination and Control of Unaccounted Water - Section 3.5
§288.2(a)(1)(G) -
Public Education and Information Program - Section 3.6
§288.2(a)(1)(H) -
Non -Promotional Water Rate Structure - Section 3.7
§288.2(a)(1)(1) -
Reservoir System Operation Plan - Section 3.8
§288.2(a)(1)(J) -
Means of Implementing and Enforcement - Section 3.9, Appendix D
§288.2(a)(1)(K) -
Coordination with Regional Water Planning Group - Section 3.10 and Appendix E
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3.1 Utility Profile
Appendix C to this water conservation plan is a water utility profile for the City of Anna, based on the format
recommended by the TCEQ', supplemented with information required by the Texas Water Development Board.
3.2 Specification of Water Conservation Goals
Municipal water use is total use less wholesale sales to other municipal suppliers less sales to industrial users.
Per capita municipal water use is municipal water use divided by population. The per capita municipal water
use does not include industrial use.
The City's water conservation goals include the following:
Achieve 2010 per capita municipal water use of 150 gped or less (five-year target)
Achieve 2015 per capita municipal water use of 145 gped or less (ten-year target)
Maintain a meter replacement program (Section 3.4). The City of Anna implemented a meter
replacement program in September 2004, replacing meters on a 15 -year cycle
Kdep the level of unaccounted water in the system less than 15 percent (13 gped) in 2010 and subsequent
years (Section 3.5)
Keep the level of unaccounted water in the system less than 12 percent (11 gped) in 2015 and subsequent
years
IZ*e public awareness of water conservation and encourage responsible public behavior though a public
education and information program, as discussed in Section 3.6
3.3 Accurate Meterina of Raw Water Supplies and Treated Water Deliveries
The City of Anna meters all treated water deliveries to the distribution system from the water treatment plant.
Each meter has an accuracy of plus or minus two percent. The meters are calibrated on a semiannual basis by
the City of Anna personnel to maintain the required accuracy and are repaired and/or replaced as needed.
3.4 Metering of Customer and Public Uses and Meter Testing Repair and Replacement
Water usage for all customers of the City of Anna, including public and governmental users, is metered. As
part of this water conservation plan, the City of Anna maintains a meter replacement program that will replace
everymeter on a 15 -year cycle. The City of Anna will continue to monitor meters to ensure that the level of
accuracy remains high. In addition, meters registering any unusual or questionable readings will be tested and
repaired to restore full functionality.
3.5 Determination and Control of Unaccounted Water
Unaccounted water is the difference between raw water treated and metered deliveries to customers. (This
includes authorized but un -metered uses such as fire fighting and releases for flushing of lines.) Unaccounted
water can include several categories:
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Inaccuracies in customer meters (customer meters tend to nun more slowly as they age and under -report
actual use)
Losses due to water main breaks and leaks in the water distribution system
Losses due to illegal connections
The City of Anna will conduct an annual water audit,. dividing water losses into apparent losses and real losses.
Apparent water losses include water that was actually used but not accounted for, such as customer meter errors
or theft. Accounting for apparent losses increases the City's utility revenue but does not reduce water usage.
Real losses include leakage and overflows at the water treatment plant. Identifying and preventing real losses
decreases a utility's costs and decreases water usage. The City will target real losses under this conservation
strategy.
Unaccounted water for the City of Armai was 20 percent in 2004. With the measures described in this plan, the
City of Anna intends to maintain the unaccounted water below 15 percent in 2010 and subsequent years. If
unaccounted water exceeds this goal, the City of Anna will implement a more intensive audit to determine the
source(s) of water loss and reduce the unaccounted water.
3.6 Continuing Public Education and Information Camoai
The continuing public education and information campaign on water conservation for the City of Anna includes
the following elements:
Promote the City's water conservation measures (presented in Sections 3,4 and 5)
Include inserts on water conservation with water bills or mail outs at least twice per year. Inserts and
mail outs will include material developed by the City of Anna staff and material obtained from the
TWDB, the TCEQ, and other sources
Encourage local media coverage of water conservation issues and the importance of water conservation
Notify local organizations, schools, and civic groups that the City of Anna staff is available to make
presentations on the importance of water conservation and ways to save water
Make the Texas Smartscape CD, water conservation brochures, and other water conservation materials
available to the public at the City of Anna Utility Department and other public places
3.7 Non -Promotional Water Rate Structure
With the intent of encouraging water conservation and discouraging waste and excessive use of water, the City
of Anna has adopted an increasing block rate water structure where the unit price of water increases with
increasing water use.
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3.8 Reservoir System Operation Plan
The City of Anna does not own or operate a reservoir.
3.9 Implementation and Enforcement of the Water Conservation Plan
Appendix D contains a copy of the ordinance by the City of Anna City Council adopting this water conservation
and drought contingency plan.
3.10 Coordination with Regional Water Planning Group
Appendix E includes a copy of a letter sent to the Chair of the Region C Water Planning Group with this water
conservation and drought contingency plan.
4. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED WATER CONSERVATION PLAN CONTENT
The Texas Administrative Code also includes additional requirements for water conservation plans for public
drinking water suppliers that serve a population of 5,000 people or more and/or a projected population of 5,000
people or more within the next ten years:
§288.2(a)(2)(A) - Leak Detection, Repair, and Water Loss Accounting - Sections 3.5, 4.1 and 5.3
§288.2(a)(2)(B) - Record Management System - Section 4.2
§288.2(a)(2)(C) - Requirement for Water Conservation Plans by Wholesale Customers - Section 4.3
4.1 Leak Detection and Repair; Pressure Control
Measures to control unaccounted water are part of the routine operations of the City of Anna. Meter readers
watch for and report signs of illegal connections so they can be addressed quickly. Crews and personnel look
for and report evidence of leaks in the water distribution system. Maintenance crews respond quickly to repair
leaks reported by the public and city personnel. Areas of the water distribution system in which numerous leaks
_ and line breaks occur are targeted for replacement as funds are available.
To reduce real water losses, the City of Amo will maintain a proactive water loss program. As part of this
program, the City will implement the following actions:
Conduct regular inspections and soundings of all water main fittings and connections
Use a leakage modeling program
Meter individual pressure zones
, Conduct intermittent night -flow measurements
Control pressure to just above the minimum standard -of -service level including fire requirements
, Operate pressure zones based on topography
Limit surges in pressure
Reduce nighttime pressure where feasible to reduce losses from background leaks
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4.2 Record Management Svstem
As required by TAC Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A, Rule 288.2(a)(2)(B), the record management
system for the City of Anna records water pumped, water delivered, and water sold; estimates for water losses;
and allows for the separation of water sales and uses into residential, commercial, public/institutional, and
industrial categories. This information will be included in an annual conservation report, as described in
Section 5.3 below.
4.3 Requirement for Water Conservation Plans by Wholesale Customers
Currently, the City of Anna does not have any wholesale water customers. Future wholesale water customers
of the City of Anna will be required to develop and implement a water conservation plan meeting the
requirements of Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter A, Rule 288.2 of the Texas Administrative Code.
This requirement will also be extended to each successive wholesale customer in the resale of water.
5. OPTIONAL WATER CONSERVATION PLAN CONTENT
TCEQ rules also list optional (not required) conservation strategies, which may be adopted by suppliers to
achieve the stated goals of the plan. The following optional strategies are listed in the rules and included in this
plan:
§288.2(a)(3)(A) - Conservation Oriented Water Rates - Section 3.7
, §288.2(a)(3)(B) - Ordinances, Plumbing Codes or Rules on Water -Conserving Fixtures - Section 5.1
, §288.2(a)(3)(D) - Reuse and Recycling of Wastewater - Section 5.2
§288.2(a)(3)(E) - Pressure Control and/or Reduction— Section 4.1
§288.2(a)(3)(G) - Monitoring Method - Section 5.3 and Appendix F
5.1 Ordinances, Plumbing Codes, or Rules on Water -Conserving Fixtures
The City of Anna adopted the 2000 International Plumbing Code. Similar standards are also required under
federal law. These state and federal standards assure that all new construction and renovations in the City of
Anna will use water -conserving fixtures. In addition, federal rules requiring energy -conserving clothes washers
by 2007 are expected to assure that new clothes washers in the City of Anna will be water -efficient.
5.2 Reuse and Recycling of Wastewater
The City of Anna operates one wastewater treatment plant: The Anna wastewater treatment plant treats
approximately .25 mgd, and from that amount approximately .18 is discharged into Slayter Creek. The City is
permitted for another .50 mgd on a new plant that is not yet in service.
5.3 Monitoring of Effectiveness and Efficiency - Annual Conservation Repoli
Appendix F is a form that will be used in the development of an annual conservation report for the City of
Anna. This form will be developed by March 31 for the preceding calendar year and will be used by the City
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of Anna to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the water conservation program and to plan conservation -
related activities for the next year. The form records the water use by category, per capita municipal use, and
unaccounted water for the current year and compares them to historical values.
5.4 Schedule for Implementing the Plan to Achieve Targets and Goals
The City of Anna will adhere to the following schedule, to achieve the targets and goals for water conservation:
• Calibrations of meters for all treated water deliveries are conducted semi-annually
• The City of Anna's meter replacement program is as follows:
o Meters will continue to be monitored for accuracy annually and replaced on a fifteen -year cycle
• Water audits are conducted annually
o Real water losses are identified and corrected
o Real water losses are minimized by replacement of deteriorating water mains and appurtenances,
as is conducted by City of Anna staff on an on-going basis
• The City of Anna will mail out material developed by the City of Anna staff, materials obtained from
the Texas Water Development Board, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or other sources
semi-annually (once in the spring and once in the summer) to all customers
• Water conserving pricing
o The City of Anna current rates are shown in Table 3.1
• The City of Anna will hire a rate analyst in 2005 to review rates and determine any
changes necessary to the City's rate structure
• The City of Anna will continue to review rates annually to insure water revenues exceed
expenses and replacement costs and to discourage excessive and wasteful use
• The leak detection program described in Paragraph 4.1 is currently in use by the City of Anna, which
reduces real water losses
o Inspections and soundings of all water main fittings and connections are conducted annually
o Intermittent night -flow measurements are conducted annually
o Pressure is controlled to just above the standard -of -service level by use of SCADA system
o Pressure zones are operated based on the topography
o Surges in pressure are limited by control valves
o Nighttime pressure is reduced by control valves when feasible
• The City of Anna adopted the 2000 International Plumbing Code, and all new construction or
renovations in the city use water conserving fixtures
5.5 Tracking Targets and Goals
The City of Anna staff shall track targets and goals by utilizing the following procedures:
• Logs shall be maintained for meter calibration, meter testing, and meter replacement programs
• Annual water audits shall be documented and kept in the City of Anna Utility Department files
• City staff shall keep a record of the number of mail -outs distributed semi-annually
• Rates are tracked by means of ordinances adopted
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Logs shall be maintained for the City's Leak Detection Program, including but not limited to the
following:
o Annual inspections and soundings of all water main fittings and connections
o Annual intermittent night -flow measurements
o SCADA system is used to monitor water and wastewater systems
6. DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
6.1 Introduction
The purpose of this drought contingency plan is as follows
To conserve the available water supply in times of drought and emergency
To maintain supplies for domestic water use, sanitation, and fire protection
, To protect and preserve public health, welfare, and safety
, To minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortages
To minimize the adverse impacts of emergency water supply conditions
6.2 State Requirements for Drought Contingency Plans
This drought contingency plan is consistent with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
guidelines and requirements for development of drought contingency plans by public drinking water suppliers,
contained in Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 288, Subchapter B, Rule 288.20 of the Texas Administrative Code. This
rule is included in Appendix B.
TCEQ's minimum requirements for drought contingency plans are addressed in the following subsections of
this report:
288.20(a)(1)(A) - Provisions to Inform the Public and Provide Opportunity for Public Input - Section
6.3
288.20(a)(1)(13) - Provisions for Continuing Public Education and Information - Section 6.4
288.20(a)(1)(C) - Coordination with Regional Water Planning Group - Section 6.9
288.20(a)(1)(D) - Criteria for Initiation and Termination of Drought Stages - Section 6.5
288.20(a)(1)(E) - Drought and Emergency Response Stages - Section 6.6
288.20(a)(1)(F) - Specific, Quantified Targets for Water Use Reductions - Section 6.6
288.20(a)(1)(G) - Water Supply and Demand Management Measures for Each Stage - Section 6.6
288.20(a)(1)(H) - Procedures for Initiation and Termination of Drought Stages - Section 6.6
288.20(a)(1)(I) - Procedures for Granting Variances - Section 6.7
288.20(a)(1)(I) - Procedures for Enforcement of Mandatory Restrictions - Section 6.8
288.20(a)(3) - Consultation with Wholesale Supplier - Not applicable.
288.20(b) - Notification of Implementation of Mandatory Measures - Section 6.6
288.20(c) - Review and Update of Plan - Section 6.10
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6.3 Provisions to Inform the Public and Opportunity for Public Input
The City of Anna provided opportunity for public input in the development of this drought contingency plan by
the following means:
Providing written notice of the proposed plan and the opportunity to comment on the plan by
newspaper and posted notice
Providing the draft plan to anyone requesting a copy
Holding a public meeting at the Community Room, Texas Star Bank, 402 W. White Street (FM 455),
Anna TX 75409 at 7:00 p.m. on September 27, 2005
6.4 Provisions for Continuine Public Education and Information
The City of Anna will inform and educate the public about its drought contingency plan by the following
means:
Preparing a bulletin describing the plan and making it available at city hall or other appropriate
locations
Notifying local organizations, schools, and civic groups that City of Anna staff members are available
to make presentations on the drought contingency plan
At any time that the drought contingency plan is activated or the drought stage changes, the City of Anna will
notify local media of the issues, the drought response stage, and the specific actions required of the public.
Billing inserts and mail outs will also be used as appropriate.
6.5 Initiation and Termination of Drou ht Response Stages
6.5.1 Initiation of Drought Response Stages
The Mayor or his/her official designee may order the implementation of a drought response stage or water
emergency when one or more of the trigger conditions for that stage is met. The following actions will be taken
when a drought stage is initiated:
The public will be notified though local media.
Wholesale customers (none at present) will be notified by telephone with a follow-up letter or fax.
If any mandatory provisions of the drought contingency plan are activated, the City of Anna will
notify the Executive Director of the TCEQ within five business days.
For other trigger conditions, the Mayor or his/her designee may decide not to order the implementation of a
drought response stage or water emergency even though one or more of the trigger criteria for the stage are
met. Factors that could influence such a decision include, but are not limited to, the time of the year,
weather conditions, the anticipation of replenished water supplies, or the anticipation that additional facilities
will become available to meet needs.
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6.5.2 Termination of Drought Response Stages
The Mayor or official designee may order the termination of a drought response stage or water emergency when
the conditions for termination are met or at his/her discretion. The following actions will be taken when a
drought stage is terminated:
The public will be notified through local media.
Wholesale customers will be notified by telephone with a follow-up letter or fax.
When any mandatory provisions of the drought contingency plan that have been activated are
terminated, the City of Anna will notify the Executive Director of the TCEQ within five business
days.
The Mayor or his/her designee may decide not to order the termination of a drought response stage or water
emergency even though the conditions for termination of the stage are met. Factors that could influence such
a decision include, but are not limited to, the time of the year, weather conditions, or the anticipation of
potential changed conditions that warrant the continuation of the drought stage.
6.6 Drought and Emergency Response Stages
6.6.1 Stage 1, Mild
6.6.1.1 Triggering and Termination Conditions for Stage 1, Mild
R Demand exceeds 90% of the amount that can be delivered to customers for seven consecutive days
• Water demand for all or part of the delivery system approaches delivery capacity because delivery
capacity is inadequate
R Supply source becomes contaminated
R Water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the. failure or damage of major water system
components
R Water demand is approaching the limit of the permitted supply
Stage 1 can be terminated when the circumstances that caused the initiation of Stage I no longer prevail.
6.6.1.2 Goal for Use Reductions and Actions Available Under Stage 1, Mild
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 1, Mild is a 1 percent reduction of the use that would have
occurred in the absence of drought contingency measures. The purpose of actions under Stage 1, Mild is to
raise public awareness of potential drought problems. The Mayor or his/her designee can order the
implementation of any of the actions listed below, as deemed necessary:
• Request voluntary reductions in water use by the public and by wholesale customers
• Increase public education efforts on ways to reduce water, use
Review the problems that caused the initiation of Stage 1
Notify major water users and work with them to achieve voluntary water use reductions
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Intensify efforts on leak detection and repair
Reduce non-essential city government water use, including street cleaning, vehicle washing, and
operation of ornamental fountains
Reduce city government water use for landscape irrigation
Request water customers to voluntarily abide by a watering schedule to limit the irrigation of
landscaped areas to between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and 12:00
midnight. The following schedule is recommended for implementation; however, an alternate
schedule may be used if it is found to be more effective:
Customers with street addresses ending in an even number (0,2,4,6, or 8): Sundays and Thursdays
Customers with street addresses ending in an odd number (1,3,5,7, or 9): Saturdays and Tuesdays
Notify wholesale customers of actions being taken by the City of Anna and request implementation of
similar procedures
6.6.2 Stage 2, Moderate
6.6.2.1 Triggering and Termination Conditions for Stage 2 - Moderate
Demand exceeds 95% of the amount that can be delivered to customers for three consecutive days
Water demand for all or part of the delivery system equals delivery capacity because delivery capacity
is inadequate
Supply source becomes contaminated
Water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or damage of major water system
components
Water demand is approaching the limit of the permitted supply
Stage 2 can terminate when the circumstances that caused the initiation of Stage 2 no longer prevail. Stage 1
becomes operative on termination of Stage 2.
6.6.2.2 Goal for Use Reduction and Actions Available Under Stage 2, Moderate
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 2, Moderate is a 2 percent reduction of the use that would have
occurred in the absence of drought contingency measures. The Mayor or his/her designee can order the
implementation of any of the actions listed below, as deemed necessary:
All restrictions of Stage 1 shall remain in effect during Stage 2
Initiate engineering studies to evaluate alternatives should conditions worsen
Further accelerate public education efforts on ways to reduce water use
Requires Notification to TCEQ - Limit landscape watering at each service address to once every five
days based on the last digit of the address. (Exceptions: Foundations, new plantings (fust year) of trees
and shrubs may be watered for up to two hours on any day by a hand-held hose or a soaker hose.
Restrictions do not apply to locations using treated wastewater effluent for irrigation.) A mandatory
lawn -watering schedule shall be imposed. The following schedule is recommended for implementation;
however, an alternate schedule may be used if it is found to be more effective:
Customers with street addresses ending in an even number (0,2,4,6, or 8): Sundays and Thursdays
Customers with street addresses ending in an odd number (1,3,5,7, or 9): Saturdays and Tuesdays
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Irrigation of landscaped areas is limited to the hours of 12:00 midnight until 10:00 a.m. and between
8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight on designated watering days. However, irrigation of landscaped areas is
permitted at anytime if it is by means of a hand-held hose, a faucet filled bucket or watering can of five
(5) gallons or less, or drip irrigation system.
Requires Notification to TCEQ - Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer,
airplane or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 12:00
midnight and 10:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. Such washing, when allowed,
shall be done with a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle for
quick rinses. Vehicle washing may be done at anytime on the immediate premises of a commercial car
wash or commercial service station. Further, such washing may be exempted from these regulations if
the health, safety, and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleansing, such as
garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables.
Requires Notification to TCEQ - Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor
swimming pools, wading pools, or jacuzzi -type pools is prohibited except on designated watering days
between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight.
Requires Notification to TCEQ - Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, related
activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare, except that use of
water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes may be allowed under special permit from
the City of Anna.
Requires Notification to TCEQ - Use of water for irrigation of golf course greens, tees, and fairways
is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m.
and between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. However, if the golf course utilizes a water resource other
than provided by the City of Anna, the facility shall not be subject to these regulations.
Notify wholesale customers of actions being taken in the City of Anna and request them to implement
similar procedures
6.6.3 Stage 3, Severe
6.6.3.1 Triggering and Termination Conditions for Stage 3, Severe
• Demand exceeds 98% of the amount that can be delivered to customers for three consecutive days
• Water demand for all or part of the delivery system exceeds delivery capacity because delivery
capacity is inadequate
Supply source becomes contaminated
Water supply system is unable to deliver water due to the failure or damage of major water system
components
Water demand is approaching the limit of the permitted supply
Stage 3 can terminate when the circumstances that caused the initiation of Stage 3 no longer prevail. Stage 2
becomes operative on termination of Stage 3.
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6.6.3.2 Goal for Use Reduction and Actions Available Under Stage 3, Severe
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 3, Severe, is a reduction of 5 percent of the use that would have
occurred in the absence of drought contingency measures. If the circumstances warrant, the Mayor or his/her
designee can set a goal for greater water use reduction.
The Mayor or his/her designee can order the implementation of any of the actions listed below, as deemed
necessary. Measures described as "requires notification to TCEQ" impose mandatory requirements on retail
and wholesale customers. The City of Anna staff must notify TCEQ within five business days if these measures
are implemented.
All requirements of Stages 1 and 2 shall remain in effect during Stage 3
Implement viable alternative water supply strategies
Requires Notification to TCEQ — Initiate mandatory water use restrictions as follows:
o Prohibit hosing of paved areas, buildings, or windows
o Prohibit operation of ornamental fountains
o Prohibit washing or rinsing of vehicles by hose
o Prohibit using water in such a manner as to allow runoff or other waste
Requires Notification to TCEQ — Limit landscape watering at each service address to once every five
days based on the last digit of the address. (Exceptions: Foundations, new plantings (fast year) of trees
and shrubs may be watered for up to two hours on any day by a hand-held hose or a soaker hose.
Restrictions do not apply to locations using treated wastewater effluent for irrigation.) A mandatory
lawn -watering schedule shall be imposed. The following schedule is recommended for implementation;
however, an alternate schedule may be used if it is found to be more effective:
Customers with street addresses ending in an even number (0,2,4,6, or 8): Sundays and Thursdays
Customers with street addresses ending in an odd number (1,3,5,7, or 9): Saturdays and Tuesdays
Irrigation shall be limited to the designated watering days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00
a.m. and between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight and shall be by means of hand-held hoses,
hand-held buckets, drip irrigation or permanently installed automatic sprinkler systems only. The use of
hose -end sprinklers is prohibited at all times.
Requires Notification to TCEQ — Watering of,golf courses is prohibited unless the golf course utilizes
a water source other than the City of Anna
Use of water for construction purposes from designated fire hydrants under special permit is to be
discontinued.
Requires Notification to TCEQ — Prohibit draining and filling of existing pools and filling of new
pools. (Pools may add water to replace losses during normal use.)
Requires Notification to TCEQ — Prohibit establishment of new landscaping
Initiate a 20 percent rate surcharge for all water use over 6,000 gallons per connection per month
Discontinue city government water use for landscape irrigation, except as needed to prevent foundation
damage, and preserve new plantings
Halt non-essential city government water use, including street cleaning, vehicle washing, and operations
of ornamental fountains.
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Requires Notification to TCEQ - Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic
purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountain or ponds
are equipped with a re -circulating system
Notify wholesale customers of actions being taken in the City of Anna and request them to implement
similar procedures
6.6.4 Stage 4 - Emergency
6.6.4.1 Triggering and Termination Conditions for Stage 4 - Emergency
Water demand for all or part of the delivery system seriously exceeds delivery capacity because the
delivery capacity is inadequate
Supply source becomes contaminated
Water supply system unable to deliver water due to the failure or damage of major water system
components
Water demand is approaching the limit of the permitted supply
Stage 4 can terminate when the circumstances that caused the initiation of Stage 4 no longer prevail. Stage 3
becomes operative on termination of Stage 4.
6.6.4.2 Goal for Use Reduction and Actions Available Under Stage 4, Emergency
The goal for water use reduction under Stage 4, Emergency, is a reduction of 10 percent of the use that would
have occurred in the absence of drought contingency measures. If circumstances warrant, the Mayor or his/her
designee can set a goal for greater water use reduction.
The Mayor or his/her designee can order the implementation of any of the actions listed below, as deemed
necessary. Measures described as "requires notification to TCEQ" impose mandatory requirements on retail
and wholesale customers. The City of Anna staff must notify TCEQ within five business days if these measures
are implemented.
All requirements of Stages 1, 2 and 3 shall remain in effect during Stage 4
Implement viable alternative water supply strategies
Requires notification to TCEQ - Prohibit washing of vehicles except as necessary for health,
sanitation or safety reasons, including car washes
Requires notification to TCEQ - Prohibit commercial and residential landscape watering, except that
foundations may be watered for 2 hours each day with a hand-held hose or soaker hose
Requires notification of TCEQ - Prohibit any filling of private pools. Commercial and public pools
may refill to replace losses during normal use
Requires notification of TCEQ - Require all commercial water users to reduce water use by a
percentage established by the Mayor and his/her designee
Initiate a 25 percent rate surcharge over normal rates for all water use over 6,000 gallons per month
Notify wholesale customers of actions being taken by the City of Anna and request them to implement
similar procedures
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6.7 Procedure for Granting Variances to the Plan
The Mayor and his/her designee may grant temporary variances for existing water uses otherwise prohibited
under this drought contingency plan if one or more of the following conditions is met:
Failure to grant such a variance would cause an emergency condition adversely affecting health,
sanitation, or fire safety for the public or the person requesting the variance
Compliance with this plan cannot be accomplished due to technical or other limitations
Alternative methods that achieve the same level of reduction in water use can be implemented
Variances shall be granted or denied at the discretion of the City of Anna Mayor or his/her designee. All
petitions for variances should be in writing and should include the following information:
Name and address of the petitioner(s)
Purpose of water use
Specific provisions from which relief is requested
Detailed statement of the adverse effect of the provision from which relief is requested
Description of relief requested
Period of time for which the variance is sought.
Alternative measures that will be taken to reduce water use
Other pertinent information
6.8 Procedure for Enforcement of Mandatory Restrictions
Mandatory water use restrictions may be imposed in Stage 3 and Stage 4 drought stages. These mandatory
water use restrictions will be enforced by warnings and penalties as follows:
On the first violation, customers will be given a written warning that they have violated the mandatory
water use restriction.
On the second and subsequent violations, citations may be issued to customers, with fines not less than
$100.00 and not to exceed $2,000.00 per incident.
After two violations have occurred, the City of Anna may install a flow restricmr in the line to limit the
amount of water that may pass through the meter in a 24-hour period.
, After three violations have occurred, the City of Anna may cut off water service to the customer.
6.9 Coordination with the Regional Water Planning Group
The City of Anna is located within the Region C water planning area. Appendix E includes a copy of a letter
sent to the Chair of the Region C Water Planning Group (RCWPG) with this drought contingency plan.
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6.10 Review and Update of Drought Contingency Plan
As required by TCEQ rules, the City of Anna will review this drought contingency plan not later than May 1,
2009 and every five years after that date to coincide with RCWPG. The plan will be updated as appropriate
based on new or updated information. As the plan is reviewed and subsequently updated, a copy of the revised
drought contingency plan will be submitted to the TCEQ and the RCWPG for their records.
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