ITEM:		ACTION ITEM
10.	CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 17-23, 2025, TO BE FIX A LEAK WEEK
Meeting Date:			February 24, 2025	Budgeted:	N/A
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense® program promotes its annual Fix a Leak Week in March as part of its efforts to encourage Americans to use water efficiently. The District, as a WaterSense Partner, supports the EPA’s program and encourages the immediate repair of every leak. Our local water waste restrictions and the high cost of water on the Monterey Peninsula make it sensible for everyone to pay attention to their water use, including keeping a watchful eye for wasteful drips and leaks and for unusually high water bills that could indicate an unobvious leak.

During the week of March 17-23, 2025, the District urges everyone to take the Ten Minute WaterSense Challenge to detect and chase down leaks (Exhibit 10-A). If a leak is found, fix it immediately. Little drips can easily add up to lots of dollars. Similarly, if members of the public notice water leaks in the streets or dripping fire hydrants or water meters, report leaks by emailing conserve@mpwmd.net, by clicking the “Report Water Waste” button on the District’s website (www.mpwmd.net), call the Water Waste Hotline at 831-658-5601, or call California American Water at 888-673-6301.

The EPA has a number of educational and fun activities related to Fix-A-Leak Week on its website at https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution 2025-01 (Exhibit 10-B) declaring the week of March 17th through March 23rd to be Fix a Leak Week.

Exhibits

10-A Ten Minute WaterSense Challenge (English and Spanish)

10-B Resolution 2025-01 Declaring March 17-23, 2025, as Fix a Leak Week in the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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