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CONSENT CALENDAR
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CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2012-12 SUPPORTING WATER EFFICIENCY
THROUGH ADOPTION OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER USERS |
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Meeting Date: |
September 17, 2012 |
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From: |
David J. Stoldt |
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Prepared By: |
Stephanie Pintar |
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General Counsel Review: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: Referred to Board by Water Demand Committee (August 13, 2012) |
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CEQA Compliance: N/A |
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SUMMARY: A Best Management Practice (BMP) is a conservation measure or device that results in proven, cost-effective water savings. BMPs normally result in significant water savings and are generally accepted among water efficiency experts. Examples include High Efficiency Toilets (HET) and High Efficiency Urinals (HEU). Industries such as food service, laundromats, medical and health care systems, and hotels and motels have BMPs specific to their end uses of water. In many cases, BMP implementation requires an initial expenditure with a reasonable return on investment.
Staff has prepared the attached Resolution (Exhibit 3-A) to adopt three highly respected resources for information on water efficiency Best Management Practices or BMPs. BMP’s include mandated retrofits of the District, as well as water efficiency retrofits and devices that go beyond the District’s requirements. Adoption of these specific informational resources will allow the Non-Residential sector to have consistent source of information that can be used to budget for and implement proven retrofit technology and programs to save water and money.
Upon adoption of Resolution 2012-12, staff will prominently place links to the following sites on the District’s web pages:
When funding is available, the Rebate Program offers significant financial support to achieve BMPs. In addition, MPWMD and California American Water can assist with auditing businesses to identify potential retrofits and to document completed BMPs. Both the District and California American Water have other programs that can provide assistance to achieve BMP compliance for large irrigated areas and for local schools.
BMPs are currently referenced in District Rules 142 (Non-Residential New Construction and Change of Ownership, Change of Use and Expansion of Use) and in Rule 169, Water Rationing Variance).
RECOMMENDATION: Resolution 2012-12 should be adopted with the Consent Calendar. Following adoption, staff will add the links to the District’s websites.
IMPACT ON STAFF/RESOURCES: None
EXHIBIT
3-A Resolution 2012-12
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