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Sec. 34-168Water Loss <br />The City of Paris maintains an active program for leak detection and repair. Currently <br />water loss for the City is calculated to be five percent (5%). The City’s 5 and 10-year goals are to <br />maintain water loss at five percent (5%)or less. <br />A periodic internal water audit measures water loss by comparing water volumes sold to <br />metered water diversion. Any abnormalities are investigated by Department of Utilities personnel <br />using leak detection equipment. Water lines determined to have leaks are either replaced or <br />repaired as quickly as practicalby City crews or, if necessary, by licensed private contractors. <br />In 2012,the City repaired 475 leaks; 6 production meters were tested; 10 meters larger than <br />one and one-half inches (1.5”)were replaced; and 431 meters smaller than one and one-half inches <br />(1.5”) were replaced as part of the ongoing leak detection and repair program and to aid in the <br />reduction of water loss. <br />Elevated and ground storage facilities are monitored by the water treatment plant SCADA <br />system capable of alerting personnel to changes ofwater levels in the storage tanks, which would <br />indicate possible breaks in a water main, tank overflows, and/or other abnormalities in the <br />distribution system. <br />Visual inspections are performed routinelyby meter readers and Utilities staff. When <br />meter readings are obtained that indicate unusually high water usage City personnel investigate <br />the cause of the excessive usage and, if necessary, alert the customer of potential plumbing issues, <br />e.g. plumbing fixture leaks. <br />Sec. 34-169Water Rates <br />The City of Paris has a uniform rate structure. The City contracts with a rate consultant to <br />perform an annual rate study to maintain cost-based rates. Demand charges discourage the <br />excessive use of water <br />Sec. 34-170Cross Connection Control <br />The City of Paris maintains a cross connection control program, as required by the State of <br />Texas. Risk of backflow is reduced when steps are taken to ensure that system pressures are <br />maintained during periods of emergencyrepairs and also through periodic Customer Service <br />Inspections for cross connections. Facilities and structures identified as high hazards to public <br />health are required to install backflow prevention devices to prevent back siphonage of non-potable <br />watercaused by loss of pressure in water lines. Examples of potential cross connections include <br />hose bibs, toilet float valves, swimming pools, water features, and irrigation sprinkler systems. <br />Sec. 34-171Plumbing Fixtures <br />Page 17of 19 <br /> <br />