Item 10BCity of Southlake Water Conservation and Drought Contingency UPDATE
August 5, 2008
Why Was Stage 2 Implemented?
Stage 2 implementation
Stage 2 Trigger Level
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3 Low Pressure Plane Elevated Storage Tanks
Why is 18 Feet Critical?
3 tanks at 18 feet
Bicentennial Park
Miron
Dove
2,025,000 gallons remain
45% of capacity on low pressure plane
20 psi system pressure must be maintained
Fire Protection
Fire Ladder flows at 1000 gpm
140 gpcd -State Goal
Pumping Capacity
Maximum Pumping Time (72 Hrs)
What is Stage 2 ?
Mandatory 5-day watering schedule
No watering: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
No hosing of paved areas, buildings or windows
Actions which waste water
Stage 2 Communication Efforts
Water Conservation Newsletter
Mailed late July
Connect CTY – July 10, 2008
Encourage conservation through 5 day watering schedule
Connect CTY – July 28, 2008
Stage 2 alert notification
Web site notices
Local Media Reports
Stage 2 Mandatory Five-Day Watering Schedule
Will Water System Improvements Help?
System improvements will help the water distribution system.
Demand must be reduced
4.6 times State goal of 140 gpcd
Southlake Green Team
Committee developing plan to address regulatory issues and develop recommended ordinance changes
What Effect Has Moving to Stage 2 Had on Water System?
Trigger Level
Kudos to Southlake Water Customers!
How Long Will We Remain in Stage 2 ?
Scheduled to end September 30, or;
Stage 3 triggers occur (<18 feet in 2 towers for 3 days)
2-week separation between Stages 2 and 3
Conditions change significantly for the better
Demand must be reduced
Conservation vs. Drought Plans
Conservation actions are proactive approach to educate and change the way water is used in our daily lives
Drought actions are reactive to rain shortfall and increase in water demands
Regional Water Conservation Efforts
Tarrant Regional Water District
Regional Efforts
Offered to Provide:
Vehicle Magnets indicating 10 am to 6 pm watering prohibition
Regional Commercial
TRWD Commercial
Questions ?