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CC Resolution No. 1979 - Water Conservation Plan RESOLUTION NO.1979 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS, ADOPTING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S WATER CONSERVATION PLAN;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ************************************************************************************* BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS: Section 1:That the City Council of the City of Baytown,Texas,hereby adopts its Water Conservation Plan consistent with Section 13.146 of the Texas Water Code.Said plan is attached hereto as Exhibit"A"and is incorporated herein for all intents and purposes. Section 2:This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown. INTRODUCED.READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of th ity Council of the City of Baytown this the 7th day of April.2009.L S EPHEN Il.DONCARLOS,Mayor TT ST: 6P(T04/. ley r 31 YT DARNELL,City Cie 05 i •,�/.`� APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4102�Dxlc-- ACIO RAMIREZ,SR.,City t rney \\cobsrvIMegalXaren\Files\City Council\Resolutions\2009\April 7\AdopdngWaterConservationl'lan.doc Exhbit"A" City of Baytown Water Conservation/Emergency Water Demand Management Plan •WATER CONSERVATION INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Water conservation is not limited to the recurring periods of Texas drought.Conserving water and avoiding water waste are important for the long-term sustainability of the community even in times of abundant rainfall.The city of Baytown recognizes that water is an essential resource for sustaining the growth and vitality of the city.the region and the State of Texas.This Plan describes both the city's long-term commitment to conserving water resources for future generations and the need to manage water demands during short-term conditions when water supplies are limited. The city of Baytown has adopted this Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan as a comprehensive set of strategies and regulations on the delivery and consumption of water to conserve the available water supply and to protect the integrity of water supply infrastructure, particularly facilities critical for domestic water supply,sanitation,and fire protection,and to protect and preserve public health,welfare,and safety.It is also the intent of the Plan to minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortage or other water supply emergency conditions. The authority to implement and enforce the Water Conservation and Emergency Water Management Plan is established in City of Baytown Code of Ordinances Sec 1-14.The scope of authority applies to all persons and premises who obtain water directly or indirectly from the city. Water supply has always been a key issue in the development of Texas.In recent years,the increasing population and economic development have led to growing demands for water.The latter half of the twentieth century saw the development of local and less expensive sources of water supply.Additional supplies to meet higher demands will be expensive and difficult to develop.Therefore,it is important to make efficient use of existing supplies.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 Baytown has adopted this Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan pursuant to TCEQ guidelines and requirements. Page I The objectives of the water conservation plan are to: ■reduce water consumption; ■reduce the loss and waste of water; ■improve efficiency in the use of water;and ■extend the life of current regional water supplies by reducing the rate of growth in per capita demand. The objectives of the drought contingency plan are to: ■conserve the available water supply in times of drought and emergency; ■maintain supplies for domestic water use,sanitation.and(ire protection: ■protect and preserve public health,welfare,and safety: •minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortages;and ■minimize the adverse impacts of emergency water supply conditions. •TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRON-NIIENTAL QUALITY RULES 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: "A strategy or combination of strategies for reducing the volume of tivater ivithdralvn from a water supply source,for reducing the loss or waste of water,for maintaining or improving the efficiency in the use of writer,for increasing the recycling and reuse of water,cud for preventing the pollution of tivater.A water conservation plan may be a separate document identified as such or may be contained within another water management document(s)." According to TCEQ rules.water conservation plans for public water suppliers must have a certain minimum content(Section 3).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). DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAINS 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 in 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 ivithin another water management document(s)." Page 2 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-TWDB form WRD-264-Appendix A •§288.2(a)(1)(B)-Specification of Goals ■§288.2(a)(1)(C)-Accurate Metering ■§288.2(a)(1)(D)-Universal Metering ■§288.2(a)(1)(E)-Determination and Control of Unaccounted Water •§288.2(a)(1)(F)-Public Education and Information Program ■§288.2(a)(1)(G)-Non-Promotional Water Rate Structure ■§288.2(a)(1)(H)-Continuous Program of Leak Detection •§288.2(a)(1)(1)-Means of Implementation and Enforcement-Copy of Ordinance or resolution No.Appendix C •§288.2(a)(1)(J)-Coordination with Regional Water Planning Group-Copy of letter to Region H Water Planning Group Appendix D ENACTMENT: Emergency water conservation would be initiated by the City of Baytown(City)Officials in the event that the City finds that water conservation or a number of other circumstances beyond the control of the City could disrupt the normal availability of the raw or finished water supply. PURPOSE: This plan sets forth uniform requirements.guidelines.and recommendations for water conservation for the City of Baytown.Texas.This plan will enable the City to comply with all applicable requirements and recommendations of the Texas Water Development Board and is required in the contract with the Baytown Area Water Authority. Page 3 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The City operates and maintains approximately 458 miles of water distribution system.The City also maintains four wells for emergency use only and has a permit from the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District to withdraw 8 MG per year.The City operates and maintains seven elevated storage tanks with a total capacity of 5.40 MG.The total water supply for the City is purchased from the Baytown Area Water Authority Surface Water Treatment Plant;which is located on Thompson Road near the intersection of Interstate Highway 10.The City follows and complies with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)Rules and Regulations for Public Water Supplies.Adopted 1992,National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (MPDWR).Safe Drinking Water Act(SWDA). GOALS: The City's per capita use over the last three years is 136 gallons per day.It is the City's goal to reduce per capita usage to a lower figure. The 5-year goal of the City is to reduce per capita water consumption by 5%,increase citizen awareness of water conservation techniques,and to reduce unaccountable water. The 10-year goal of the City is to reduce per capita water consumption by 10%,increase citizen awareness of water conservation techniques.and to reduce unaccountable water. To require Utility personnel to detect water leaks in the City water pipes utilizing the City of Baytown leak detection program.To locate other sources of unaccountable water such as illegal connections,abandoned services,or customer side water leaks. WATER NIETER INSPECTION,REPAIR,AND REPLACEMENT: All water users and other City establishments shall be metered by the city if feasible.A regularly scheduled maintenance program of meter repair and replacement will be established in accordance with the following time intervals: 1.Production(master)meters:test once a year. 2.Meters larger than six inches:test once a year. 3.Meters larger than three inches but less than six inches:test every two years. 4.Meters larger than one inch but less than three inches:test every three years. 5.The utility meters and the customer meters shall be checked and compared periodically.In case of discrepancy between their sums.action shall be taken for detecting and stopping leaks or repairing/replacing meters. Page 4 DETERMINATION AND CONTROL OF UNACCOUNTED WATER Unaccounted water is the difference between water delivered by the Baytown Area Water Authority and metered deliveries to customers.Unaccounted water can include several categories: ■line flushing: ■inaccuracies in customer meters(customer meters tend to run more slowly as they age and under-report actual use); ■losses due to water main breaks and leaks in the water distribution system; ■theft; ■fire fighting; ■inaccuracies of wholesale meters(plus or minus 5%); ■inaccuracies of internal meters(plus or minus 5%):and ■other unmetered uses. The city of Baytown will conduct a water audit for 2009 using the outline provided by the TWDB.Beginning in 2010,the city will conduct water audits using AWWA guidelines published in rater Audits and Leak Detection(M36). PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM: In recognition of the importance of public participation in water conservation.all City water users shall be informed about methods to save water in their daily use for landscaping.lawn use, and in recreational use.The City shall provide public education programs utilizing the following methods: 1.Direct mailing of brochures or newsletters on water conservation programs to water users. 2.Brochures and pamphlets will be made available to the public with a display rack in City I1all. 3.New customer water conservation packages to be given to all new customers when they sign up for services:contents will give tips on conserving water during all usage and describe water-conserving fixtures that can be retro-fitted to house plumbing. This package shall also be sent to any customer that may have a complaint about a water bill or high water usage. 4.Provide tours of the Baytown Area Water Authority Surface Water Treatment Plant to the public,citizen organizations.and school classes. Page 5 WATER CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING: When issuing building permits,the City shall encourage: 1.Licensed irrigation contractors to use drip irrigation systems when possible and to design all irrigation systems with water conservation features,such as sprinklers that emit large drops rather than a fine mist and a sprinkler layout that accommodates prevailing wind direction. 2.Commercial establishments to use drip irrigation for landscape watering when possible and to install only ornamental fountains that recycle and use the minimum amount of water. PRESSURE: The water pressure in the City distribution system shall be regulated so that customer pressure doe not exceed 75 PSI under normal circumstances.The Baytown Area Water Authority plant that supplies the City's water will maintain a minimum operating distribution pressure to adequately supply all customers with sufficient water quantity for consumption and fire protection. RETROFIT OF EXISTING STRUCTURES: The City shall make information available through its public participation program for plumbers and customers to utilize when purchasing and installing plumbing fixtures,lawn-watering equipment or water using appliances.Information regarding retrofit devices,such as low-flow shower heads or toilet dams that reduce water use by replacing or modifying the existing fixtures or appliances shall be provided.The City shall also encourage the use of the following water conserving devices:toilet displacement bottles,water closet dams,dual-flush,flow restrictors, reduce-flow shower heads shower cut-off valves,faucet aerators,pipe insulators,and water hook-up pressure reducing valves. LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR: The City shall be responsible for an annual water accounting program.City personnel shall detect unaccountable water sources such as defective hydrants,abandoned services,inaccurate or leaking meters,illegal hook-ups,unauthorized use of fire hydrants,and leaks in mains and services.Once such leaks are detected,corrective repairs shall be undertaken.The City shall provide detailed data to manage and record all leaks in the distribution system.A progress report shall be prepared and water lines with excess number of leaks shall be replaced.The city has a water rehabilitation crew that is continuously replacing water lines in area that are experiencing an excessive amount of line breakage. Page 6 •EMERGENCY WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN Section 1 Declaration of Policy,Purpose,and Intent In cases of extreme drought,periods of abnormally high usage.system contamination.or extended reduction in ability to supply water due to equipment failure,temporary restrictions may be instituted to limit non-essential water usage.The purpose of the Drought Contingency Plan is to encourage customer conservation in order to maintain supply,storage,or pressure or to comply with the requirements of a court.government agency or other authority. SECTION 2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Opportunity for the public to provide input into the preparation of the Plan was provided by: The City Council Meeting took place at: Date:April 71h,2009 Place:CITY HALL SECTION 3 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION The Citv of Bavtown will periodically provide the public with information about the Plan, including information about the conditions under which each stage of the Plan is to be initiated or terminated and the drought response measures to be implemented in each stage. Drought plan information will be provided by: 44 Public meeting �P Press releases Page 7 SECTION 4 COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUPS The service area of the City of Bavtown is located within: Regional Water Planning Group(RVVPG)-Region H City of Bavtown has mailed a copy of this Plan to the RWPG SECTION 5 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS The City Manager,upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works/Utilities or his/her designee,shall determine whether conditions warrant implementation and/or termination of the Plan and recommend accordingly to the Mayor.Changes in water supply conditions due to unanticipated higher water usage,weather,or other developments may necessitate changes in the implementation of different stages. Termination of any stage may occur when all of the conditions listed as implementation criteria for that stage have ceased to exist for a period of time as determined by the City Manager upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works/Utilities or his/her designee. The utility must notify the TCEQ by telephone at(512)239-3257,or 4691,or an electronic mail at www.pdws(aD-tcea.state.tx.us prior to implementing the program and must notify in writing the Public Drinking Water Section at MC-155,P.O.Box 13087,Austin,Texas 78711-3087 within five(5)working days of implementation including a copy of the utility's restriction notice.The utility must file a status report of its restriction program with the TCEQ every 30 days that restriction continues. SECTION 6 VIOLATIONS 1.First violation-The customer will be notified by written notice of their specific violation. 2.Subsequent violations: a.After written notice.the City of Baytown may assess a fine up to$500.00 per violation as outlined in the City of Baytown Code of Ordinances Sec 1-14. b.After the third violation,the City of Baytown may discontinue service at the meter for a period of seven(7)days.or until the end of the calenclar month, whichever is LESS.The normal reconnect fee of the City of Baytown will apply for restoration of service. Page 8 SECTION 7 EXEMPTIONS OR VARIANCES The utility may grant any customer an exemption or variance from the drought contingency plan for good cause upon written request.A customer who is refused an exemption or variance may appeal such action of the utility in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The utility will treat all customers equally concerning exemptions and variances.and shall not discriminate in granting exemptions and variances.No exemption or variance shall be retroactive or otherwise justify any violation of this Plan occurring prior to the issuance of the variance. SECTION 8 RESPONSE STAGES Unless there is an immediate and extreme reduction in water production.or other absolute necessity to declare an emergency or severe condition.the utility will initially declare Stage I restrictions.If after a reasonable period of time,demand is not reduced enough to alleviate outages.reduce the risk of outages.or comply with restrictions required by a court,government agency or other authority.Stage I I may be implemented with Stage I I I to follow if necessary. STAGE I-ALERT: Stage I will begin: •Temporary interruption in the flow of the Coastal Water Authority Canal or supply from the Baytown Area Water Authority Plant. •Any unforeseen conditions that may occur that cause the Director of Public Works/Utilities to notify the City Manager of this abnormal condition. Utilitv Measures: This announcement will be designed to increase monitoring and appraisal by designated officials and to review and update existing contingency plan.A copy of the current public announcement on water conservation awareness shall be kept on file available for inspection by the TCEQ. Voluntary Water Use Restrictions: Water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the use of water for non-essential purposes and to practice water conservation. STAGE II-MILD WATER USE RESTRICTIONS: Stage 2 will begin: Supply-Based Triggers •Short-term interruption in the flow of the Coastal Water Authority Canal or supply from the Baytown Area Water Authority. Page 9 Demand-or Capacity-Based Tri22ers •Average treatment plant flow at 13AWA in excess of 8.5%of the plant's capacity for three consecutive days. •Continually falling ground and elevated storage tank levels that do not refill before reaching a critical level. •Major line breaks that require an extended repair time. •Pump system failure that causes unprecedented loss of capability to provide service. •Any unforeseen condition that may occur that causes the Director of Public Works/Utilities to recommend implementation of voluntary water rationing to the City Manager. Upon initiation and termination of Stage 2,the City of Baytown will give a press release making a public announcement to its customers.In addition TCEQ will be given notice as required. Requirements for termination Stage 2 of the Plan may end when all of the conditions listed as triggering events have ceased to exist for a period up to three(3)consecutive days.Upon termination of Stage 2,Stage 1 becomes operative. Utilitv Measures: OB Visually inspect lines on a daily basis and repair leaf and repair leaks as soon as possible. 'D Monitor water usage of residential and commercial entities. The second water source for the Citv of Baytown is: •The City of Baytown's Wells.The well will operate only on an as needed basis for emergency situations. Voluntary Water Use Restrictions:Upon announcement and implementation by the Mayor,the following shall apply to all persons: I.Promote voluntary conservation efforts. 2.Inform the public through the news media that stage 2 of the drought contingency plan has been enacted and advise the public of locations where literature can be obtained that will advise them of ways to conserve water. �B Literature located at the Municipal Service Center,the Utility Billing Office,the Library and the BAWA lobby. 3.On a voluntary basis,irrigation by all commercial.industrial and residential customers utilizing individual sprinklers or sprinkler systems of lawns.gardens, landscaped areas,trees,shrubs or other plants is permitted only on odd-numbered days if your address is odd numbered or even numbered days if your address is even numbered.Irrigation is permitted during the hours of 8:00 p.m.to 10:00 a.m.Irrigation is not permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. Page 10 STAGE III-MODERATE WATER USE RESTRICTIONS: Stage 3 will begin: Sunnly-Based Triggers •Extended interruption in the flow of the Coastal Water Authority Canal or the supply from the Baytown Area Water Authority Plant. Demand-or Capacity-Based Triggers •Average treatment plant flow at BAWA in excess of 8-5%of the plant's capacity for five consecutive days. •Continually falling ground and elevated storage tank levels that do not fully recover over night. •Major line breaks that severely interrupt the supply of water to the distribution system. •Pump system failure that causes unprecedented loss of capability,to provide service. •Any unforeseen condition that may occur that causes the Director of Public Works/Utilities to recommend the implementation of mandatory rationing to the City Manager. Upon initiation and termination of Stage 3,the utility will give a press release making a public announcement.In addition TCEQ will be given notice as required. Requirements for termination Stage 3 of the Plan may end when all of the conditions listed as triggering events have ceased to exist for a period up to three(3)consecutive days.Upon termination of Stage 3,Stage 2 becomes operative. Utilihv Measures: •Visually inspect lines on a daily basis and repair leaks as soon as possible. •Flushing is prohibited except for dead end mains. •Prepare all city well's for operation. •Monitor water usage of residential and commercial entities. Page I I Mandatory Water Use Restrictions:The following water use restrictions shall apply to all customers. 1.Irrigation by all commercial.industrial and residential customers utilizing individual sprinklers or sprinkler systems of lawns,gardens,landscaped areas, trees.shrubs or other plants is prohibited except on odd-numbered days if your address is odd-numbered and even-numbered days if your address is even numbered during the hours between 8:00 p.m.and 10:00 a.m.However,irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at anytime if it is by means of a,hand-held hose,a faucet tilled bucket or watering can of five(5)gallons or less,or drip irrigation system.Soaker hoses are prohibited during Stage 3,except when used to water the foundation of a structure. 2.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 8:00 p.m.and 10:00 a.m.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 any time 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. 3.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 8:00 p.m.and 10:00 a.m. 4.Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a re-circulation system. 5.Use of water from hydrants or flush valves shall be limited to maintaining public health,safety.and welfare. 6.Use of water for the irrigation of golf courses,parks,and green belt areas is prohibited except by hand held hose and only on designated watering days between the hours 8:00 p.m.and 10:00 a.m. Page 12 7.The following uses of water are defined as non-essential and are prohibited: a.Wash down of any sidewalks,walkways,driveways,parking lots. tennis courts,or other hard-surfaced areas; b.Use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection; c.Use of water for dust control: d.Flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street:and e.Failure to repair a controllable leak(s)within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s). f.Use of Soaker Hoses except when used to water the foundation of a structure. STAGE IV-CRITICAL WATER USE RESTRICTIONS: Stage 4 will begin: Supply-Based Triggers •Loss of capability to provide water service from BAWA for an extended period of time. •Water supply totally dependent on the City's Wells Demand-or Capacity-Based Triggers •Upon initiation and termination of Stage 4,the City of Baytown will give a press release to the news media making a public announcement to its customers.In addition the TCEQ will be given notice as required. Requirements for termination: Stage 4 of the Plan may be rescinded when all of the conditions listed as triggering events have ceased to exist for a period of three(3)consecutive days.Upon termination of Stage 4,Stage 3 becomes operative. Operational Measures: The utility shall visually inspect lines and repair leaks on a daily basis.Flushing is prohibited except for dead end mains and only between the hours of 8:00 p.m.and 10:00 a.m.Emergency interconnects or alternative supply arrangements shall be initiated.All meters shall be read as often as necessary to insure compliance with this program for the benefit of all the customers.The wells will be placed in operation. Page 13 Mandatory Water Use Restrictions: 1.All outdoor use of water is prohibited. 2.Irrigation of landscaped areas is absolutely prohibited. 3.Use of water to wash any motor vehicle,motorbike,boat.trailer,airplane or other vehicle is absolutely prohibited. WATER RATES STRUCTURE: Inside city $12.49-The first 2.000 gallons $4.74-Each additional 1.000 gallons over 2.000 Outside city $24.98-The first 2.000 gallons $7.11-Each additional 1.000 gallons over 2.000 WHOLESALE CONTRACT RENEWAL: All Water supply contracts entered into by the City(such as a MUD District)will require a Water Conservation/Emergency Water Demand Management Plan within one year of the signing of the contract Attachments: A.Utility Profile WRD-264 B.TCEQ Title 30 Part 1 Chapter 288 C.Copy of Ordinance No. D.Copy of letter to Region H. E.Copy of letter to Baytown Area Water Authority. Page 14 APPENDIX A WRD-264(2-25-05) �Y•�'E�;TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD UTILITY PROFILE The purpose of the Utility Profile is to assist with water conservation plan development and to ensure that important information and data be considered when preparing your water conservation plan and its target and goals.Please complete all questions as completely and objectively as possible.See lVater Conservation Plan Guidance Checklist(WRD-022)for information on other water conservation provisions.You may contact the Municipal Water Conservation Unit of the TWDB at 512-936-2391 for assistance. APPLICANT DATA Name of Utility:City of Baytown Address&Zip:P.O.Box 424 Baytown Tx.77521 Telephone Number:281-420-5300 Email:mark.leblancaba3lown.ore Form Completed By:Mark A.LeBlanc Title:Utility Transmission Superintendant Signature:Date: Name and Phone Number of Person/Department responsible for implementing a water conservation program: Name:Mike Hughes Phone:281-420-5823 UTILITY DATA I.CUSTOMER DATA A.Population and Service Area Data 1.Please attach a copy of your Certificate of Convenience and Necessity(CCN) from the TCEQ 2.Service area size(square miles):37.61 3.Current population of service area:71.371 2007 Appendix A page 1 4.Current population served by utility:a:water 71.371 b:wastewater 71.085 5.Population served by water utility 6.Projected population for for the previous five years:service area in the following decades: Year Population Year Population 2007 71.371 2010 73,728 2006 70.943 2020 84.186� 2005 68.584 2030 98,042 2004 68.062 2040 113.489 2003 67.532 2050 122,060 7.List source(s)/method(s)for the calculation of current and projected population: Previous and current population figures from the Texas State Data Center,October 2008.The projected population figures are from the Houston-Galveston Area Council forecast data. B.Active Connections 1.Current number of active connections by user type.If not a separate classification.check whether multi-family service is counted as Residential or Commercial Treated water users:Metered Not-metered Total Treated water users:Metered Not-metered Total Residential-Single-Family 17.908 0 17.908 Residential-Multi-Family 11.350 0 11,350 Commercial 1.470 0 1.470 Industrial 23 0 23 Public 231 0 231 Other 399 0 399 Appendix A page 2 2.List the net number of new connections per year for most recent three years: Year 2008 2007 2006 Residential-Single-Family 223 61 240 Residential-Multi-Family 144 91_1,519 Commercial 8_59_45 Industrial 4 2 3 Public 73 7 16 Other 13 4(55) C.High Volume Customers List annual water use for the five highest volume retail and wholesale customers (Please indicate if treated or raw water delivery.) indicate Customer Use(1.000pal./yr.)Treated OR Raw (1)Exxon 256.513 Treated (2)Goose Creek ISD 97.592 Treated (3)Chambers County MUD 72,186 Treated (4)GE Mobile 68,086 Treated (5)Spring Meadow 67,724 Treated Appendix A page 3 II.WATER USE DATA FOR SERVICE AREA A.Water Accounting Data I.Amount of water use for previous five years(in 1.000 gal.): Please indicate:Diverted Water Treated Water X Year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 January 219.077 220.524 257.483 264,192 229.339 February 248.007 237,159 175.611 218.433 218.887 March 260.173 207,505 237,344 233,354 205.646 April 225.719 254.184 272.711 202,501 236,748 May 247,834 235.930 244.032 262,939 205,626 June 289.459 273,599 282.282 290,721 240.382 July 287,166 231,493 278,986 319,537 250.805 August 301,966 258,588 331.610 314,249 249.568 September 269.492 271,215 197,637 228,872 256.045 October 244,648 240.048 270.431 275,556 279.339 November 280,392 257,917 339.433 281.933 223.045 December 237.910 264.095 167.360 254,449 244,478 Total 3.111.843 2.952.257 3.054.920 3,146,736 2.839,908 Please indicate how the above figures were determined(e.g.,from a master meter located at the point of a diversion from a stream or located at a point where raw water enters the treatment plant,or from water sales). City of Baytown water sales. 2.Amount of water(in 1,000 gallons)delivered(sold)as recorded by the following account types(See#1,Appendix A)for the past five years. Year Residential Commercial Industrial Wholesale Other Total Sold 2008 1,930,582 717,352 371,725 0 92.184 3,111.843 2007 1.872.166 637.324 374.360 0 68,407 2,952,257 2006 1,882.309 682,195 387,558 0 102.858 3,054,920 2005 1.906.614 715.784 413,091 0 111.247 3,146,736 2004 1,797,198 591.922 397.730 0 53.058 2,839.908 Appendix A page 4 3.List previous five years records 4.List previous five years records for for water loss annual peak-to-average daily use ratio (See#2,Appendix A)(See#3,Appendix A) Year Amount(gal.)Year Average MGD Peak MGD Ratio 2008 549,047.326 2008 10.20 13.30.77 2007 359,853,853 2007 9.21 12.47.74 2006 623,164,423 2006 10.27 14.00.73 2005 737,120,526 2005 10.99 15.85.69 2004 1,130,045,314 2004 10.64 15.87.67 5.Total per capita water use for previous five years(See#4,Appendix A): Total Diverted(or Per Capita Year Population Treated Less Wholesale fZpcd) Sales(1.000 gal.) 2008 73,959 3,721,455 138 2007 71,215 3.362 814 129 2006 72,215 3,745,571 142 2005 71,359 3,979,880 153 2004 69.676 3,969.953 156 6.Seasonal water use for the previous five years(in gallons per person per day) (See 95,Appendix A): Base Per Summer Per Year Population Capita Use Capita Use 2008 73,959 106 132 1007 71,215 113 119 2006 72.215 92 137 2005 71,359 115 144 2004 69,676 HI 118 Appendix A page 5 B.Projected Water Demands Project water supply requirements for at least the next ten years using population trends,historical water use,and economic growth,etc.Indicate sources of data and how projected water demands were determined. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Year Projected Demand Source of Data 2010 2020 2030 2040 III.WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM A.Water Supply Sources List all current water supply sources and the amounts available with each: Source Amount Available Surface Water:MGD Groundwater:MGD Contracts:Bavtown Area Water Authority 14.22 MGD Other:MGD B.Treatment and Distribution System 1.Design daily capacity of system:_26(BAWA)MGD 2.Storage Capacity:Elevated 5.4 MGD,Ground 4 MGD 3.If surface water,do you recycle filter backwash to the head of the plant? Yes No.If yes.approximately MGD. 4.Please describe the water system.Include the number of treatment plants.wells, and storage tanks.If possible.include a sketch of the system layout. Appendix A page 6 IV.WASTEWATER UTILITY SYSTEM A.Wastewater System Data l.Design capacity of wastewater treatment plant(s):16.2 MGD 2.Is treated effluent used for irrigation on-site no.off-site no,plant washdown no,or chlorinationldechlorination no? If yes,approximately gallons per month.Could this be substituted for potable water now being used in these areas ems_? 2.Briefly describe the wastewater system(s)of the area serviced by the water utility. Describe how treated wastewater is disposed of.Where applicable,identify treatment plant(s)with the TCEQ name and number,the operator,owner,and,if wastewater is discharged,the receiving stream.Please provide a sketch or map which locates the plant(s)and discharge points or disposal sites. The wastewater systems service the area of Baytown city limits.The treated wastewater is disposed of in stream segments regulated by the Texas Commission on Enviromental Oualityaermits.(see attached maps). B.Wastewater Data for Service Area 1.Percent of water service area served by wastewater system:99.6% 2.Monthly volume treated for previous three years(in 1,000 gallons): Year 2006 2007 2008 January 314.717 468.700 488.654 February 281,185 279.008 404,792 March 282,274 375,085 366,436 April 259,439 426.448 283,583 May 303.691 426.169 327,775 June 329.646 369,449 291,382 July 414,644 568,228 281,020 August 314.971 392,312 460,560u September 302,791 386.979 202,252 October 531.730 335.281 326,240 November 326,069 350.158 349,310 December 335,482 317,934 316,970 Total 3,996,639 4.695,751 4,098,974 Appendix A page 7 Appendix A-1 Definitions of Utility Profile Terms 1.Residential sales should include water sold to residential(Single and Multi-Family)class customers only. Industrial sales should include water sold to manufacturing and other heavy industry. Commercial sales should include water sold to all retail businesses,offices,hospitals,etc Wholesale sales should include water sold to another utility for a resale to the public for human consumption. 2.Water Loss is the difference between water a utility purchases or produces and the amount of water that it can account for in sales and other known uses for a given period.Water loss can result from: 1.inaccurate or incomplete record keeping: 2.meter error: 3.unmetered uses such as firefighting,line flushing,and water for public buildings and water treatment plants: 4.leaks:and 5.water theft and unauthorized use. 3.The peak-day to average-day ratio is calculated by dividing the maximum daily pumpage(in million gallons per day)by the average daily pumpage.Average daily pumpage is the total pumpage for the year(as reported in Section IIA1,p.4)divided by 365 and expressed in million gallons per day. 4.Total use in gallons per capita per day is defined as total average daily amount of water diverted or pumped for treatment for potable use by a public water supply system.The calculation is made by dividing the water diverted or pumped for treatment for potable use by population served,then dividing by 365.Indirect reuse volumes shall be credited against total diversion volumes for the purpose of calculation gallons per capita per day for targets and goals developed for the water conservation plan.Total water use is calculated by subtracting the wholesale sales from the total water diverted or treated(as reported in Section IIA 1). 5.Seasonal water use is the difference between base(winter)daily per capita use and summer daily per capita use.To calculate the base daily per capita use,average the monthly diversions for December,January,and February,and divide this average by 30.Then divide this figure by the population.To calculate the summer daily per capita use,use the months of June.July,and August. Appendix A page 8 APPENDIX B Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules on Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans Texas administrative Code TITLE 30 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PART 1 TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHAPTER 288 WATER CONSERVATION PLANS.DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS.GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS SUBCHAPTER A WATER CONSERVATION PLANS RULE§288.1 Definitions The following words and terms,when used in this chapter,shall have the following meanings,unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1)Agricultural or Agriculture--means any of the following activities: (A)cultivating the soil to produce crops for human food,animal feed,or planting seed or for the production of fibers; (B)the practice of floriculture,viticulture,silviculture,and horticulture,including the cultivation of plants in containers or non-soil media by a nursery grower; (C)raising.feeding,or keeping animals-for breeding purposes or for the production of food or fiber,leather,pelts,or other tangible products having a commercial value; (D)raising or keeping equine animals: (E)wildlife management:and (F)planting cover crops,including cover crops cultivated for transplantation,or leaving land idle for the purpose of participating in any governmental program or normal crop or livestock rotation procedure. (2)Agricultural use--Any use or activity involving agriculture,including irrigation. (3)Conservation--Those practices,techniques,and technologies that reduce the consumption of water.reduce the loss or waste of water,improve the efficiency in the use of water,or increase the recycling and reuse of water so that a water supply is made available for future or alternative uses. (4)Drought contingency plan--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 document(s). (5)Industrial use--The use of water in processes designed to convert materials of a lower order of value into forms having greater usability and commercial value,commercial Appendix B page 1 fish production,and the development of power by means other than hydroelectric,but does not include agricultural use. (6)Irrigation--The agricultural use of water for the irrigation of crops,trees.and pastureland,including,but not limited to,golf courses and parks which do not receive water through a municipal distribution system. (7)Irrigation water use efficiency--The percentage of that amount of irrigation water which is beneficially used by agriculture crops or other vegetation relative to the amount of water diverted from the source(s)of supply.Beneficial uses of water for irrigation purposes include,but are not limited to,evapotranspiration needs for vegetative maintenance and growth,salinity management,and leaching requirements associated with irrigation. (8)Mining use--The use of water for mining processes including hydraulic use,drilling, washing sand and gravel,and oil field repressuring. (9)Municipal per capita water use--The sum total of water diverted into a water supply system for residential,commercial.and public and institutional uses divided by actual population served. (10)Municipal use--The use of potable water within or outside a municipality and its environs whether supplied by a person,privately owned utility,political subdivision, or other entity as well as the use of sewage effluent for certain purposes,including the use of treated water for domestic purposes,fighting fires,sprinkling streets,flushing sewers and drains.watering parks and parkways,and recreational purposes,including public and private swimming pools,the use of potable water in industrial and commercial enterprises supplied by a municipal distribution system without special construction to meet its demands,and for the watering of lawns and family gardens. (11)Nursery grower--A person engaged in the practice of floriculture,viticulture, silviculture,and horticulture,including the cultivation of plants in containers or nonsoil media.who grows more than 50%of the products that the person either sells or leases,regardless of the variety sold..leased,or grown.For the purpose of this definition,grow means the actual cultivation or propagation of the product beyond the mere holding or maintaining of the item prior to sale or lease,and typically includes activities associated with the production or multiplying of stock such as the development of new plants from cuttings,grafts,plugs,or seedlings. (12)Pollution--The alteration of the physical,thermal.chemical,or biological quality of. or the contamination of,any water in the state that renders the water harmful.. detrimental.or injurious to humans,animal life.vegetation,or property,or to the public health.safety,or welfare,or impairs the usefulness or the public enjoyment of the water for any lawful or reasonable purpose. (13)Public Water Supplier--An individual or entity that supplies water to the public for human consumption. (14)Regional Water Planning Group--A group established by the Texas Water Development Board to prepare a regional water plan under Texas Water Code. §16.053. (15)Retail Public Water Supplier--An individual or entity that for compensation supplies water to the public for human consumption.The term does not include an individual Appendix B page 2 or entity that supplies water to itself or its employees or tenants when that water is not resold to or used by others. (16)Reuse--The authorized use for one or more beneficial purposes of use of water that remains unconsumed after the water is used for the original purpose of use and before that water is either disposed of or discharged or otherwise allowed to flow into a watercourse,lake,or other body of state-owned water. (17)Water conservation plan--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 another water management document(s). (18)Wholesale Public Water Supplier--An individual or entity that for compensation supplies water to another for resale to the public for human consumption.The term does not include an individual or entity that supplies water to itself or its employees or tenants as an incident of that employee service or tenancy when that water is not resold to or used by others,or an individual or entity that conveys water to another individual or entity,but does not own the right to the water which is conveyed, whether or not for a delivery fee. Source Note:The provisions of this§288.1 adopted to be effective May 3,1993,18 TexReg 2558;amended to be effective February 21,1999,24 TexReg 949;amended to be effective April 27,2000,25 TexReg 3544;amended to be effective August 15,2002, 27 TexReg 7146 Appendix B page 3 Texas Administrative Code TITLE 30 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PART I TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHAPTER 288 WATER CONSERVATION PLANS,DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS,GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS SUBCHAPTER A WATER CONSERVATION PLANS RULE§288.2 Water Conservation Plans for Municipal Uses by Public Water Suppliers (a)A water conservation plan for municipal water use by public water suppliers shall provide information,where applicable,in response to the following. (1)Minimum requirements.All water conservation plans for municipal uses by public drinking water suppliers shall include the following elements: (A)a utility profile including.but not limited to,information regarding population and customer data,water use data,water supply system data.and wastewater system data; (B)specification of conservation goals including,but not limited to,municipal per capita water use goals.the basis for the development of such goals,and a time frame for achieving the specified goals; (C)metering device(s),within an accuracy of plus or minus 5.0%in order to measure and account for the amount of water diverted from the source of supply; (D)a program for universal metering of both customer and public uses of water. for meter testing and repair.and for periodic meter replacement; (E)measures to determine and control unaccounted-for uses of water(for example.periodic visual inspections along distribution lines:annual or monthly audit of the water system to determine illegal connections, abandoned services.etc.): (F)a program of continuing public education and information regarding water conservation; (G)a water rate structure which is not"promotional,"i.e.,a rate structure which is cost-based and which does not encourage the excessive use of water; (H)a reservoir systems operations plan.if applicable,providing for the coordinated operation of reservoirs owned by the applicant within a common watershed or river basin in order to optimize available water supplies;and (I)a means of implementation and enforcement which shall be evidenced by: (i)a copy of the ordinance,resolution.or tariff:indicating official adoption of the water conservation plan by the water supplier;and (ii)a description of the authority by which the water supplier will implement Appendix B page 4 and enforce the conservation plan:and (J)documentation of coordination with the Regional Water Planning Groups for the service area of the public water supplier in order to insure consistency with the appropriate approved regional water plans. (2)Additional content requirements.Water conservation plans for municipal uses by public drinking water suppliers serving a current population of 5,000 or more and/or a projected population of 5,000 or more within the next ten years subsequent to the effective date of the plan shall include the following elements: (A)a program of leak detection,repair,and water loss accounting for the water transmission,delivery,and distribution system in order to control unaccounted-for uses of water: (B)a record management system to record water pumped,water deliveries,water sales.and water losses which allows for the desegregation of water sales and uses into the following user classes: (i)residential: (ii)commercial: (iii)public and institutional;and (iv)industrial;and (C)a requirement in every wholesale water supply contract entered into or renewed after official adoption of the plan(by either ordinance,resolution,or tariff),and including any contract extension,that each successive wholesale customer develop and implement a water conservation plan or water conservation measures using the applicable elements in this chapter;if the customer intends to resell the water.then the contract between the initial supplier and customer must provide that the contract for the resale of the water must have water conservation requirements so that each successive customer in the resale of the water will be required to implement water conservation measures in accordance with applicable provisions of this chapter. (3)Additional conservation strategies.Any combination of the following strategies shall be selected by the water supplier.in addition to the minimum requirements in paragraphs(1)and(2)of this subsection,if they are necessary to achieve the stated water conservation goals of the plan.The commission may require that any of the following strategies be implemented by the water supplier if the commission determines that the strategy is necessary to achieve the goals of the water conservation plan: (A)conservation-oriented water rates and water rate structures such as uniform or increasing block rate schedules,and/or seasonal rates.but not Flat rate or decreasing block rates: (B)adoption of ordinances.plumbing codes,and/or rules requiring water- conserving plumbing fixtures to be installed in new structures and existing structures undergoing substantial modification or addition; Appendix B page 5 (C)a program for the replacement or retrofit of water-conserving plumbing fixtures in existing structures: (D)reuse and/or recycling of wastewater and/or greywater; (E)a program for pressure control and/or reduction in the distribution system and/or for customer connections; (F)a program and/or ordinance(s)for landscape water management; (G)a method for monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of the water conservation plan;and (H)any other water conservation practice,method,or technique which the water supplier shows to be appropriate for achieving the stated goal or goals of the water conservation plan. (b)A water conservation plan prepared in accordance with 31 TAC§363.l 5(relating to Required Water Conservation Alan)of the Texas Water Development Board and substantially meeting the requirements of this section and other applicable commission rules may be submitted to meet application requirements pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the commission and the Texas Water Development Board. Source Note:The provisions of this§288.2 adopted to be effective May 3,1993,18 TexReg 2558;amended to be effective February 21.1999.24 TexReg 949;amended to be effective April 27.2000,25 TexReg 3544 Appendix B page 6 Texas administrative Code TITLE,30 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PART 1 TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CHAPTER 288 WATER CONSERVATION PLANS,DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS,GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS SUBCHAPTER B DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS RULE§288.20 Drought Contingency Plans for Municipal Uses by Public Water Suppliers (a)A drought contingency plan for a retail public water supplier,where applicable,shall provide information in response to each of the following. (1)Minimum requirements.Drought contingency plans shall include the following minimum elements. (A)Preparation of the plan shall include provisions to actively inform the public and affirmatively provide opportunity for public input.Such acts may include, but are not limited to,having a public meeting at a time and location convenient to the public and providing written notice to the public concerning the proposed plan and meeting. (B)Provisions shall be made for a program of continuing public education and information regarding the drought contingency plan. (C)The drought contingency plan must document coordination with the Regional Water Planning Groups for the service area of the retail public water supplier to insure consistency with the appropriate approved regional water plans. (D)The drought contingency plan shall include a description of the information to be monitored by the water supplier,and specific criteria for the initiation and termination of drought response stages,accompanied by an explanation of the rationale or basis for such triggering criteria. (E)The drought contingency plan must include drought or emergency response stages providing for the implementation of measures in response to at least the following situations: (i)reduction in available water supply up to a repeat of the drought of record: (ii)water production or distribution system limitations; (iii)supply source contamination;or (iv)system outage due to the failure or damage of major water system components(e.g..pumps). (F)The drought contingency plan must include the specific water supply or water demand management measures to be implemented during each stage of the plan including,but not limited to,the following: Appendix B page 7 (i)curtailment of non-essential Nvater uses;and (ii)utilization of alternative water sources and/or alternative delivery mechanisms with the prior approval of the executive director as appropriate(e.g.,interconnection with another water system,temporary use of a non-municipal water supply,use of reclaimed water for non- potable purposes,etc.). (G)The drought contingency plan must include the procedures to be followed for the initiation or termination of each drought response stage,including procedures for notification of the public. (H)The drought contingency plan must include procedures for granting variances to the plan. (1)The drought contingency plan must include procedures for the enforcement of any mandatory water use restrictions,including specification of penalties (e.g..fines,water rate surcharges.discontinuation of service)for violations of such restrictions. (2)Privately-owned water utilities.Privately-owned water utilities shall prepare a drought contingency plan in accordance with this section and shall incorporate such plan into their tariff. (3)Wholesale water customers.Any water supplier that receives all or a portion of its water supply from another water supplier shall consult with that supplier and shall include in the drought contingency plan appropriate provisions for responding to reductions in that water supply. (b)A wholesale or retail water supplier shall notify the executive director within five business days of the implementation of any mandatory provisions of the drought contingency plan. (c)The retail public water supplier shall review and update,as appropriate,the drought contingency plan.at least every five years,based on new or updated information. such as the adoption or revision of the regional water plan. Source Note:The provisions of this§288.20 adopted to be effective February 21,1999. 24 TexReg 949;amended to be effective April 27,2000,25 TexReg 3544 Appendix B page 8 APPENDIX C Appendix C APPENDIX D LETTER TO REGION H WATER PLANNING GROUP April 8,2009 Mr.Mark Evans Chair.Region H Water Planning Group Trinity County P.O.Box 457 Groveton,TX 75845-0457 RE:WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN Dear Mr.Evans: Enclosed please find a copy of the recently amended Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan for the city of Baytown.This copy of the Plan is submitted to the Region H Water Planning Group in accordance with the rules of the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.The Baytown City Council adopted the attached plan on Sincerely, M.Hughes Assistant Director of Public Works/Utilities Appendix D LETTER TO BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY April 8,2009 Mr.Clarence Wittwer Superintendant BAWA 7425 Thompson Rd. Highlands,TX 77521-1056 RE:WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN Dear Mr.Wittwer: Enclosed please find a copy of the recently amended Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan for the city of Baytown. Sincerely, M.Hughes Assistant Director of Public Works/Utilities Appendix D