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Water Efficiency Spotlight
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Wasting water is like flushing money down the drain. Monitor the
current drought conditions
and make the most of our valuable water resources.
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The following documents provide useful tips and interesting facts about water usage.
- Irrigation System Rain Sensor Rebate - City Utilities' in-ground irrigation customers are eligible for a $25 rebate after the purchase and installation of an irrigation rain sensor.
- Efficient Toilet Rebate - City Utilities water customers who replace existing toilets are eligible for a $50 rebate after the purchase and installation of an Ultra Low-Flow Toilet, or a $75 rebate after the purchase and installation of a High Efficiency Toilet. For new homes and businesses under construction, customers who choose High Efficiency Toilets are eligible for the $75 rebate.
- Interactive Home Water Profile - Use water wisely by learning valuable information about your home's water usage and costs. This online service provides reliable data about the annual water usage and costs for each area in your home, including ideas on how to save.
- Water FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions.
- Home Lawn Watering Guide - Lawn irrigation creates big demand for water in the spring and summer. Use this home lawn watering guide to maintain a healthy yard in the most water-efficient way.
- Free Water Irrigation Gauge - Use this gauge to measure how much water your lawn is receiving to eliminate over-watering.
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Current
Water Level |
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Daily
Statistics |
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| Lake Levels |
| Total Storage |
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| 10 Year Avg Storage |
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| McDaniel Lake |
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feet |
| Fellows Lake |
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feet |
| Water Usage Volume |
| Customer Usage |
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MGD |
| Record Peak (8/13/2007) |
59.41 |
MGD |
| River Usage |
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MGD |
| Today's Water Sources |
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Updated:
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In times of drought conditions, City Utilities has
determined a course of action to try to conserve water. The Emergency Water Conservation Plan has three stages:
- Stage One - stored water volume is equal to or less than 60% of capacity.
- Stage Two - stored water volume is equal to or less than 55% of capacity.
- Stage Three - stored water volume is equal to or less than 50% of capacity.
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Volume |
Key Points |
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Stage
One |
60% |
- Irrigation limited to specific days/times
- Car washing allowed weekly from bucket/hose (noncommercial)
- Filling/refilling pools limited to specific days/times
- Water served at restaurants by request only
- Hydrant use limited to fire fighting or consumption
- The Emergency Water Conservation Service Rates will go into effect
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Stage
Two |
55% |
- Irrigation allowed only with handheld hose or bucket - no sprinklers
- No noncommercial car washing
- Filling/refilling pools is prohibited
- Water served at restaurants by request only
- Industrial usage at 75% of previous year usage
- Hydrant use limited to fire fighting or consumption
- Conservation rates are in effect
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Stage
Three |
50% |
- No irrigation is allowed
- No car washing, commercial or otherwise
- Filling/refilling pools is prohibited
- Water served at restaurants by request only
- Industrial usage at 75% of previous year usage
- Hydrant use limited to fire fighting or consumption
- Conservation rates are in effect
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For complete plan details, please review the Emergency Water Conservation Plan.
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For more information on water resources, please visit the following links:
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