2019-015 Adopting Revised & Consolidated Water Conservation Drought Contingency Plan

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Sec. 34-1.68 Water Loss The City of Paris maintains an active program for leak detection and repair. Currently water loss for the City is calculated to be five percent (5%). 'Yhe City's 5 and 10 -year goals are to maintain water loss at five percent (5%) or less. A periodic internal water auditmeasures water loss by comparing water volumes sold to metered water diversion. Any abnormalities areinvestigated by Department of Utilities personnel using leak detection equipment. Water lines determined to have leaks are either replaced or repaired as quickly as practical by City crews or, if necessary, by licensed private contractors. In 2012, the City repaired 475 leaks; 6 production meters were tested; 10 meters larger than one and one-half inches (1.5") were replaced; and 43 p meters smaller than one and one half inches (1.5"") were replaced as part of the ongoing leak. detection and repair program and to aid in the reduction of water loss. Elevated and ground storage facilities are monitored by the water treatment plant SCALA system capable of alerting personnel to changes of water levels in the storage tanks, which would indicate possible breaks in a water main, tank overflows, and/or other abnormalities in the distribution system. Visual inspections are performed routinely by meter readers and Utilities staff. When meter readings are obtained that indicate unusuallylligh water usage City personnel investigate the cause of the excessive usage and, if necessary, alert the customer of potential plumbingissues, e.g. plurribingfixture leaks, Sec. 34 169 Water Rates The City of.paris has a uniforrn rate structure., '1'he City contracts with a rate consultant to perrorm, an annual rate study to maintain cost based rates. Demand charges discourage the excessive use of water See® 34-470 Cross Connection Control The City of. Paris maintains a cross connection control program, as required by the State of Texas. Risk of backflow is reduced when steps are taken to ensure that system pressures are maintained during periods of emergency repairs and also through periodic Customer Service Inspections :for cross connections. Facilities and structures identified as high hazards to public health are required to install backflow prevention devices to prevent back siphonage of non -potable water caused by Loss of pressure in water lines. Examples of potential cross connections include Inose bibs, toilet float valves, swimming pools, water features, and irrigation sprinkler systems. Sec® 31...171 Plum bine g.Fixtures