Item 4BMonthly Water Consumption
Water - Use It Wisely
Pumping Capacity vs. Demand
Cannot pump water into elevated tanks fast enough
Increased Pump Run Times
22 Hours
Water Conservation
Water Demand
Extreme demands experienced due to drought conditions
Growth of Region
Makes conservation of water more important
Today –
Now is time for conservation
Water - Use It Wisely
Due to heat and extreme dry conditions
Natural tendency to water more
Water consumption has increased steadily over last several months
National Weather Service Short Term Outlook
Hazard Assessment
Severe Drought
High Fire Danger
Extreme Heat
predicted through August 22
Water - Use It Wisely
Conservation measures:
New Ordinance – Approved July 18, 2006
Flyer Inserts in Water Bills
Flyers at various locations throughout City Hall
Website information
Community Access Channel Info
Conservation Notice Signs in Town Hall
Communication
Where do we Go From Here?
Conserve Water
Communicate the Message
“Use Less Water”
Proposed 24-inch supply line
In Service - 2008
Need citizens to reduce water consumption.
Need Citizens Help! Additional Conservation Measures
Water Conservation
Questions?