HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation Report - Water Conservation EffortsCITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATION RELATED TO WATER
CONSERVATION EFFORTS
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: August 27, 2015
CONTENTS: Tier Water Rates Worksheet
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, receive and file information related to water
conservation efforts.
Background
In 2010, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) implemented tiered water rates
that penalize excessive water use by charging higher rates for higher usage. There are
5 Tier categories with Tier 1 being "Excellent" and Tier 5 being "Wasteful." Since that
rate structure went into effect, the Landscape Services Division has been working to
increase efficiency of water use in the landscaped areas maintained by the City.
In April 2015, with snowpack water content at a record low of 5 percent of average,
Governor Brown directed the State Water Board to implement mandatory statewide
water reductions to reduce potable urban water usage by 25 percent. However, urban
water suppliers were assigned a conservation standard that ranged up to 36 percent
depending on the number of customers. CVWD is among the water districts being
required to reduce domestic water use by the maximum of 36 percent.
In May of 2015, CVWD announced that beginning July 1, 2015, a Tier 2 Drought
Penalty would be implemented for customers that fail to reduce their outdoor water
budget by 36 percent. Since the announcement, staff has implemented measures to
reduce irrigation by the required percentage and achieve the highest level of efficiency
without drastically affecting the City's landscape.
The water bills for July have been received and 92 percent of the City's areas are within
the "Tier 2: Up to 64 percent" category, and only 6 percent fall under the "Tier 2: Above
64 percent" category. This results in an overall water savings of 32 percent. This is
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exceptional considering the large area staff has to monitor and the short amount of time
given to achieve reductions. Additionally, over the past several years staff had already
been making adjustments in order to reduce water usage. This efficiency has been
achieved through monthly monitoring of water usage, and staff being able to
immediately make repairs and adjustments. Staff continues to work toward achieving
the full 36 percent mandated reduction.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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