2019 Water Conservation Plan Goals the 2019 Water Conservation Plan Goals Build on Those Established with the 2014 Plan
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CONSIDERATION OF THE 2019 OGDEN CITY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN Set/not set a public hearing for December 15, 2020 The Utah state code requires each city or entity that provides culinary water to more than 500 residents to establish a water conservation plan. The plan must be adopted by the legislative body and is to be updated every five years. Ogden City’s water conservation plan was last updated for 2014 and the proposed plan is the five-year update as required by state law. As set forth is state code section 73-10-32, Ogden City, as a retail water provider, is required to develop and adopt a water conservation plan. The plan is to be developed by the City and adopted by the legislative body initially and then updated every five years. Ogden City’s plan was updated for 2014 and the proposed plan provides the required update after the five-year period. As outlined in state code, the plan is to include a clearly stated overall water usage reduction goal and an implementation plan for each of the water conservation measures it chooses to use. This includes a timeline for action and an evaluation process to measure progress. As part of the development and submission of the plan to the state, the plan must be presented at a public hearing and documentation of the notification process and the minutes for the meeting must be included as part of the submittal. The plan is broken into seven main sections and includes an introduction, a history of Ogden’s water system, a description of the City’s current waster system, population growth and continual water conservation, internal conservation measures, external conservation measures and water conservation goals. The transmittal packet also includes a copy of the City’s current utility rate structure, the City’s water conservation ordinance, the City’s backflow and cross contamination control ordinance and the City’s water shortage management plan. Ogden City Council Meeting: December 1, 2020 1 2019 Water Conservation Plan Goals The 2019 Water Conservation Plan goals build on those established with the 2014 plan. The 2014 plan adopted the state water reduction goal of decreasing per capita water consumption by 25% by the year 2050. The 2014 plan’s goals were calculated from the base year of 2000, which had gallons per capita per day (GPCD) usage of 256. The 2014 plan goal was to reach 192 GPCD by 2050 with an estimated 2050 population projection of 116,943. The 2019 plan, which once again is based on the state water reduction goals, has a different metric from the 2014 plan and uses a static number versus a percentage reduction. The 2019 plan is proposing a total reduction of GPCD to 175 by 2065 with an estimated population projection of 108,634 at that time. The 2019 plan extends the goal timeline to 2065 and has a lower population projection for 2065 than the 2014 plan had for 2050. This change in population projection was based on the 2018 Culinary Water Master Plan. The 2019 plan includes GPCD usage for 2019 plus the previous five years as shown in the table below. Year Gallons per day per capita 2014 200 2015 198 2016 225 2017 183 2018 193 2019 193 The data show that the initial goal of 192 GPDC was essentially achieved for 2017, 2018 and 2019, well ahead of the 2050 goal. However, as noted, the 2019 plan sets a goal of 175 GPDC for 2065 with a population increase of approximately 18,000 to 20,000 residents in that time. The data show a downward trend in water usage over the last five years; however, in order to achieve the reduction in per capita water usage while accommodating an increasing population, conservation measures must still be put in place. Even with conservation measures, overall water usage is expected to increase by 2065. As measured in acre-feet, the City is expected to see an increase in overall water usage from 19,311 acre-feet in 2015 to 21,295 acre-feet in 2065, an increase of 1,984. The plan notes that the Ogden City Council Meeting: December 1, 2020 2 proposed reductions in per capita usage will allow the City to supply the needed water to residents without the need for additional infrastructure. The 2019 plan articulates the conservation measures the City is planning on implementing. As the plan states, the goals should include lowering peak day demand, reducing waste, distribution system efficiency and optimized system capacities. These goals include both internal and external measures. Each of the measures is described in more detail in the plan, but a list of the measures is included below. Internal Conservation Measures • Capital Improvement Projects • 5-year Capital improvement Plan • Leak Detection and Repair • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) • System Water Loss Control and Water Audit • Pressure Regulator Valves • Water Rate Structure • Meter Replacement • Secondary Water System • Enforce Current Water Conservation Ordinance • Develop and Adopt Future Water Conservation Ordinance • Install Smart Flow Sensors • Water Conservation Program Coordinator • Backflow Program • Water Reclamation External Conservation Measures • Public Information • Public Education and Involvement • Water Week • Emergency Readiness • Partnering Entities • Landscape Conservation Programs and Incentives • Outdoor Water Audit Programs • Indoor Water Audit Programs • Real-time Metering • Water Efficient Plumbing Standards • Rain Harvesting • High Water Usage Reports Ogden City Council Meeting: December 1, 2020 3 In Chapter 7 of the 2019 plan, a chart is included showing the water conservation program activities the City is participating in and whether each activity has already been implemented and is ongoing, is in development or has been suggested but not implemented at this point. In addition to the chart, the plan sets out the major activities the City will undertake to achieve the water reduction goals in the next five years. These include the following: • Establish procedures to improve infrastructures, leak detection, or action taken by the Public Utilities Division. • Work to implement and encourage water efficient landscapes, landscape ordinances, policies, and regulations. • Continue real-time meter replacements. • Enhance classroom opportunities for homeowners and youth in the community on water conserving activities and water use habits. • Work closely with other entities such as Weber Basin Water Conservancy District and Utah State University on water conservation tips and procedures. • Continue to promote the use of water efficient plumbing fixtures. • Educate consumers about benefits of water conservation and provide information on techniques and strategies in order to achieve conservation goals. 1. Transmittal 2. Resolution 3. 2019 Water Conservation Plan a. Appendix A – Utility Billing Structure b. Appendix B – Water Conservation Ordinances c. Appendix C – Backflow and Cross Connection d. Appendix D – Water Shortage Management Plan e. Appendix E – Water Utility Service Area Map f. Appendix F – Water Use Data Administrative Contact: Brady Herd, Water Division Manager, (801) 629-8097 Council Staff Contact: Glenn Symes, AICP (801) 629-8164 Ogden City Council Meeting: December 1, 2020 4 Submitted to CAO: November 9, 2020 Ogden City Council Transmittal Received by Council: OGDEN CITY WATER 2019 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN DEPARTMENT: DIRECTOR: Public Services Jay Lowder DIVISION: MANAGER: Water Brady Herd STAFF: CONTACT: Brady Herd, Water Division Manager 801-629-8097, [email protected] REQUEST: 2019 Water Conservation Plan REQUESTED TIMELINE: December 15, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: It is proposed that the City Council adopt the 2019 update of the Water Conservation Plan. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this action is to update the 2014 Water Conservation Plan. A Water Conservation Plan is required by the State of Utah. An update is required every five years. Once updated, the plan must be discussed and formally adopted by Administration and put out for public comment. The 2019 Water Conservation Plan accounts for current efforts being used by Ogden City. It also outlines the future efforts that are planned. There will be no fiscal impact with the adoption of this plan update. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In 2004, the State of Utah required that a Water Conservation Plan be adopted. The Water Conservation Plan is required to be updated every 5 years. The plan was updated in 2009 and 2014. The attached plan has been updated for 2019. The plan is broken down into seven main sections. Each section contains information that provides background on the City’s history with conservation and its plan going forward. These seven sections are: Introduction, History of Ogden’s Water System, Description of Ogden and its Water System, Population Growth and Continual Water Conservation, Internal Conservation Measures, External Conservation Measures and Water Conservation Goals. Pages 17 – 21 contain an outline of ongoing measures, measures being developed and planned future measures. Many of these measures have been occurring for some time. The water conservation coordinator has helped speed along the development of these measures. ATTACHMENTS: • Attachment A - • Attachment B - Ogden City Council Transmittal Page 1 of 1 JOINT RESOLUTION NO. _________ A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE OGDEN CITY MAYOR AND THE OGDEN CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2019 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN AS REQUIRED BY UTAH CODE SECTION 73-10-32. WHEREAS, section 73-10-32 of the Utah Code requires culinary water suppliers with more than 500 service connections to adopt and review a water conservation plan at least