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1 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION To: From: Mayor Walker & City Council Brien Maxfield PW Engineering Date: December 9, 2014 Subject: Committee Presentation: Staff Presentation: RECOMMENDATION: Resolution #14-70 Adopt 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update Recommend Adopting Resolution #14-70, 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS: The State of Utah requires each water system that serves more than 500 connections to adopt and submit a five you water conservation plan for its water system. Draper City has adopted two previous plans and now has the 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update for adoption for conservation activities through Draper has worked closely with WaterPro and Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District in presenting a unified conservation voice. By developing conservation activities and habits, it protects our current precious water sources and ensures adequate supplies for future generations. The city s 2014 usage is projected to be 190 gallons per capita per day. The city s conservation activities for the next five years are: 1. Partnering with WaterPro to implement, if feasible, water reuse into their pressurized irrigation system, 2. Continue the annual water fair, in partnership with WaterPro and Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, for all fourth grade students in Draper City, and 3. Continue to update ordinances requiring water-wise landscaping and providing for conservation and emergency plan action city-wide. PREVIOUS LEGISLATIVE ACTION: In June 2014 Draper City adopted a conservation goal of saving 25% of the per capita daily water usage based on the year 2000 usage by the year That year the usage was 244 gallons per capita per day. The city s goal is to achieve 183 gallons per capita per day usage. FISCAL IMPACT: Finance Review: N/A SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Adopting the 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update report

2 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A WATER CONSERVATION PLAN UPDATE FOR DRAPER CITY WHEREAS, Pursuant to , Utah Code Ann. (1953) (the Act ) Draper City ( City ) is required by the State of Utah to file a Water Conservation Plan Update; and WHEREAS, the City has established a conservation goal to reduce water use within its service area by twenty-five percent by 2025; and WHEREAS, the City desires to sustain existing water supplies, eliminate or delay more expensive water supply and infrastructure projects, and assist in providing an adequate water supply for future generations; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that our water supply serves as an essential resource for health and safety of our citizens, local fire protection, agricultural needs, residential and commercial landscaping support, and is a critical link in economic development for our community; and WHEREAS, specific water conservation measures and strategies as identified in the 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update report, dated December 2014, attached in Exhibit A must be adopted at this time, to comply with the Act, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DRAPER CITY, STATE OF UTAH, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Adoption. The City Council hereby adopts the 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. its passage. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DRAPER CITY, STATE OF UTAH, ON THIS 16 TH DAY OF DECEMBER, DRAPER CITY ATTEST: Mayor City Recorder

3 2015 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN UPDATE December 2014

4 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update Table of Contents Executive Summary... ii Chapter 1 Introduction... 1 Purpose of the 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update... 1 Background... 1 Review of the 2010 Water Conservation Plan Update... 3 Chapter 2 Population, Present and Future... 5 Current Population... 5 Past Population, Continued Growth... 5 Population, Future Growth... 5 Chapter 3 Water Conservation Goal and Implementation... 7 Conservation Goal... 7 Conservation Activities... 7 Conservation Implementation... 8 Chapter 4 Past and Future Water Use Existing Water Usage Savings from Conservation Programs Chapter 5 Best Management Practices BMP Chapter 6 Recommendations Conservation Program for the Next Five Years Proposed Implementation Schedule Appendix Water Conservation Plan Update i

5 Executive Summary Introduction As required by the Utah Water Conservation Plan Act ( UCA), this plan update is the conservation plan for Draper City for the next five years, 2015 through Draper City currently has a population of 45,285, based on the July 2013 U.S. Census published population. This population is city-wide, located within both Salt Lake County and Utah County. Draper is served by two separate water service providers. The city operates a drinking water system for a population of approximately 16,435 or about 35% of the Draper. It currently has 3,842 total meters of which 3,561 are residential and multifamily meters. Water Usage The projected 2014 usage, based on the gallons used per capita or resident per day (gpcd), within the city s system is 190 gpcd. The baseline usage, to which the conservation effort is measured against, is the year 2000 where the city used 244 gpcd. This represents a current savings of nearly 22% savings. In 2000 Draper used 2,104 acre-feet total. By 2013 that usage had increased to 3,607 acre-feet. In June 2015, Draper City adopted the conservation goal of saving 25% daily per capita usage by Draper is on its way to achieving its goal. Water Conservation Activities Draper City will continue its efforts towards conversation by implementing the following three programs: 1. Expanding and cooperating with partners and other agencies in wastewater reuse, 2. Public education program continuation, and 3. Strengthening conservation ordinances. Wastewater reuse plan is based on Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District s (JVWCD) water use plan. In their plan it indicates that annually 7,000 acre feet of reuse water will be an important part of the overall water supply. Draper City alone cannot meet that volume of reuse. However, in cooperation with WaterPro and through their pressurized irrigation system, both Draper systems can maximize the reuse opportunity available Water Conservation Plan Update ii

6 The continued public education program within the city has been success with both partners, JVWCD and WaterPro. In the future this program will continue and strengthen the education program for all the fourth grader students within the city. Water conservation ordinances are a way to spread the conservation message throughout the city and impact future development through landscaping updates and preparation for potential droughts. Draper City will continue to update landscaping ordinances and conservation ordinances to provide positive and creative ways of conserving water used in outdoor irrigation. The key to achieving Draper City s overall conservation goal is to incorporate the conservation efforts outlined in Chapter 3 through cooperation between the city s two water providers, Draper City and WaterPro, and continue to incorporate proven methods learned from other agencies such as Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, regions, or professional organizations. Conservation activities have become a reality today. Conservation is a change in mindset towards guarding and protecting the limited water resources available in the area. Draper City will continue to participate with other agencies and encourage its residents to improve their own water use efficiency. This is an ongoing effort Water Conservation Plan Update iii

7 Chapter 1 Introduction Purpose of the 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update The Utah Water Conservation Plan Act ( UCA) requires each public water system serving more than 500 service connections to file with the Utah Division of Water Resources a water conservation plan and update that plan every five years. Draper City filed its current conservation plan in December This document, after adoption by the Draper City Council, becomes the city s conservation plan for the next five years, 2015 through Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD) has adopted the following definitions for gross water use and per capita water use: Gross Water Use the total volume of treated and untreated water entering the distribution systems of an urban retail water supplier and excludes agricultural water and recycled water use. Pressurized secondary water systems are considered part of their urban retail water supply systems. Per Capita Water Use the gross water use in a calendar year divided by the number of residents during that year divided by 365 days per year (gallons per capita per day (gpcd)). Draper City also uses these definitions within this conservation plan. Background Draper City covers approximately 30 square miles in the southern area of Salt Lake County extending from the valley floor up and over Traverse Mountain into northern Utah County. This provides the city with a unique setting to operate a drinking water distribution system. Draper City is served by two separate drinking water systems, WaterPro, Inc. and Draper City. Figure 1.1 shows the service areas between the two providers, with the city s system divided into three billing zones. The Utah State Prison, located partly within city limits, provides its own culinary water through a contract with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD). Both JVWCD and WaterPro complete separate conservation plans. This plan applies only to Draper City s drinking water distribution system. Each zone within the city s distribution system is based on the expense of water delivery. Zone 1 is located on the valley floor, mostly west of Interstate 15 (I-15). This area has minimum elevation difference and is served by gravity from the city s sources. Zone 2 is located on the south valley bench area. It requires the city to pump the water to supply the area with drinking water. Zone 3 is located along the top of Traverse Mountain and down the backside into Utah County. The water delivered Zone 3 is pumped from Zone 2, pumping in stages from the previous zone Water Conservation Plan Update 1

8 Draper City - Zone 1 Draper City - Zone 2 Draper City - Zone 3 Prison WaterPro (Draper Irrigation Co.) Draper City Culinary Water Distribution System Rate Zones 0 6,250 12,500 25,000 Feet W N S E

9 The city has a wholesale contract with JVWCD to supply 100% of the drinking water used in each zone. JVWCD has a variety of both groundwater and treated surface water sources that it can deliver water to the city s wholesale delivery points. Since the city of Draper is served by two water providers, much of the information presented and conservation effort is coordinated between the city and WaterPro. In addition, JVWCD provides valuable conservation programs and support to its member agencies. Draper benefits from its relationship and cooperation with JVWCD. Review of 2010 Water Conservation Plan Update In 2010, the city submitted its most recent conservation plan to the State of Utah Division of Water Resources. The conservation goals outlined in that plan were as follows: Water System Audit, per AWWA M36, Water Audits and Loss Control Programs, Residential and Commercial Water Check Program, and Public Education Program Expansion. Water System Audit: Draper strives to keep its unexplained system water loss to less than 10%. Part of the 2010 report included a water audit of the system. Each year the meter records of both the supply, from JVWCD, and the city s customers were audited to evaluate the amount of water lost to system leaks or unmetered uses, the largest of those being construction water through rented, portable water meters. During the last five years, the unexplained losses totaled an average of eight percent (8%). The maximum experienced was almost 10%. Had the unexplained losses exceeded the city s goal, additional auditing of the system would have been undertaken. The success of this program was demonstrated by identifying meters that needed to be replaced as part of city s ongoing meter replacement program. The Draper system has the advantage of having all of its sources metered as well as having most of its usage metered. Residential and Commercial Water Check Program: Draper City encourages residents and business owners to request the free water check program when they have questions about their water bill. Draper City does not have a separate secondary water system resulting in the owners using drinking water to irrigate their outdoor landscapes. As is shown in Chapter 5, Draper has tiered water rates. Residential and commercial water checks performed by Utah State University (USU), administered by Central Utah Water Conservation District (CUWCD), have steadily decreased within Draper. The high, for the five year period , was in the first year having 28 checks completed in the city, including both WaterPro s and Draper s service areas. In the last year of available data, 2013, there were 7 water checks completed in all of Draper. There is no information available as to why the decrease occurred. Residents who were interested in the program were referred there. Inquiries into the program have nearly stopped completely Water Conservation Plan Update 3

10 Due to the low participation in the water check program, the overall effectiveness in Draper has been limited. Public Education Program Expansion: Each year Draper City participates with WaterPro and JVWCD to present to the fourth grade of each elementary school in Draper Water Week activities. Water Week was begun in 1988 by a resolution in the U.S. Congress by Representative Robert Roe and Senator Dennis DeConcini. It has been celebrated as the first week of May each year by many organizations, including AWWA (American Water Works Association). Each year approximately 750 school children attend the activities. Through the last five years, over 3,750 students have attended, often including siblings in multiple years reinforcing the message they take home. In addition, the city publishes conservation information for its users each year. It directly mails this information along with the city s consumer report to each service connection. In addition, both Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD) and the Governor s Water Conservation Team have advertised the Slow the Flow on local television and radio. The city often includes references to those programs and materials in information it sends directly to residents and businesses. These goals have been implemented during the last five years and will be continued in the future. The city will build upon this foundation and increase its conservation goals Water Conservation Plan Update 4

11 Chapter 2 Population, Present and Future Current Population The population in Draper City as of July 2013, as published by the U.S. Census online, is just over 45,285. This represents the entire city population in both Salt Lake and Utah counties. Recall that the city is served by two separate water service providers. Figure 1.1 provides a layout of the two areas. Based on the number of service connection within the city s system, the current population estimate served by Draper City is estimated to be 16,435 within the city s system. This represents approximately 35% of the population of Draper City who are within the city s system and part of this conservation plan. Past Population, Continued Growth In the past, Draper was one of the fastest growing communities within Salt Lake County. Between 1990 and 2000, the population of the city grew by 250%. The 1990 U.S. Census indicated that the population was 7,143. By 2000, the U.S. Census indicated that the population had grown to 25,220. Most of this growth occurred outside the city s distribution system. However, since the end of the 1990s and into the early 2000s, the city s water system area saw substantial growth. The period from 2000 to 2008, the city as a whole has grown 57%. During the period of the last conservation report, growth slowed substantially from 2009 to 2013 to just 4.7%. The population was reported, by the U.S. Census, in 2009 as 43,239. That is a total estimated population growth of just 2,045. The average recent growth rate was calculated as an average of 1.5% per year. The majority of the last decade has seen diminishing annual growth rates. However, in the last three years, the growth rate has gradually begun to increase again, with an annual growth of 2.4% during Population, Future Growth The current population estimate is 45,285 city-wide. Table 2.1 shows the future population projection of the entire city, based on the Governor s Office of Management & Budget, 2012 Baseline Projections. The growth rate of the city from 2008 to 2012 proved to be near zero. From 2012 to the present the growth rate has increased and will continues to improve as the economy conditions continue Water Conservation Plan Update 5

12 Table 2.1 Population Projection 2010 Census Salt Lake County 40,532 46,420 52,680 56,742 62,421 67,893 Utah County 1,742 2,520 3,303 3,977 5,100 6,200 Total Population 42,274 48,940 55,982 60,719 67,521 74,093 According to the 2010 Census, Draper City averaged 3.69 individuals per household. Draper City, as shown in figure 1.1, is served by two water systems. Based on existing population estimates and water service areas, the city s system still has substantial growth potential while the WaterPro service area is nearing what is considered its build-out. Build-out is reached when undeveloped land has essentially been completely developed and growth is limited to redevelopment or increased densities from present use Water Conservation Plan Update 6

13 Chapter 3 Water Conservation Goal and Implementation Conservation Goal On June 17, 2014 Draper City adopted a new water conservation goal of 25% reduction in usage by year 2025 in gallons per day per capita usage from the year 2000 base usage. In 2000, the usage in gallons per capita per day (gpcd) was 244. The 25% reduction in usage equals 183 gpcd, a reduction of 61 gpcd. Draper City s conservation goals and activities are planned to encourage the water users, system wide, to change behavior and decrease overall water usage, measured on a per capita basis. Conservation Activities Draper City will implement during this five-year conservation report period the following three programs. Through each program during the next five year period Draper can accomplish our conservation goal. The three programs are: 1. Expanding and cooperating with partners and other agencies in wastewater reuse, 2. Public education program continuation, and 3. Continuing to strengthen conservation ordinances. Wastewater reuse plan is based on Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District s (JVWCD) water use plan. In their plan it indicates that annually 7,000 acre feet of reuse water will be an important part of the overall water supply. Draper City alone cannot meet that volume of reuse. However, in cooperation with WaterPro and their pressurized irrigation system, both Draper systems can maximize the reuse opportunity available. The continued public education program within the city has been success with both partners, JVWCD and WaterPro. In the future this program will continue and strengthen the education program for all the fourth grader students within the city. Water conservation ordinances are a way to spread the conservation message throughout the city and impact future development through landscaping updates and preparation for potential droughts. Draper City will continue to update landscaping ordinances and conservation ordinances to provide positive and creative ways of conserving water used in outdoor irrigation Water Conservation Plan Update 7

14 Conservation Implementation Wastewater Reuse: Although Draper City does have a separate secondary system for outdoor water, it can benefit from the development of regional wastewater reuse development. The reuse program requires effort from many different agencies, such as South Valley Sewer District, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, WaterPro, and Draper City in order to construct and implement the necessary improvements and agreements required to be successful. By partnering with WaterPro, the city can provide education and conservation message as part of the required support of the reuse program. In order to take advantage of the potential for wastewater reuse, a secondary system has to be available, a wastewater treatment plant located within a feasible connection point of the irrigation system with the capability to add reuse from its effluent, and the required base water rights are all required to accomplish this conservation goal. WaterPro has a pressurized irrigation system throughout a significant portion of Draper City. The wastewater from all of Draper, including both service areas, would be available to reuse in that system providing a constant, stable supply. Draper City would enter into a mutually beneficial agreement with WaterPro to complete the goal of wasterwater reuse. Public Education Program: Each year the education program presented by WaterPro, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD), and the city have presented the conservation message to approximately 750 students. Every fourth grade at public and private schools within Draper are brought to JVWCD s and WaterPro s water treatment plants and presented with a comprehensive water programs. During the next five years this program will reach approximately 3,750 students. Trough this partnership, the city will continue with this public education program. The goal is to make the entire city is aware of water conservation and the numerous programs available to help with the conservation effort. As reported in the previous conservation plan, the city continues to participate in other regional conservation programs. Some of these programs include Slow the Flow, JVWCD s Water Conservation Garden Park, Water Wise Utah, etc. The city s participation will be advertisement, as authorized, to its residents through water bill inserts, notices posted within city hall, information updated on the city s website, and through articles included in the Draper Journal publication. Driving residents and business owners to the existing conservation programs will not confuse or dilute the conservation message needed all along the Wasatch Front Water Conservation Plan Update 8

15 The success of public education will be reflected system wide through a reduction in water consumption. Water Conservation Ordinances: In 2008, as reported in the previous conservation plan, the city incorporated two conservation directives: updating the commercial landscaping ordinance to emphasis xeriscape and conservation-oriented tiered water fee structure. The landscaping ordinance was constructed to reduce outdoor irrigation waste on commercial and industrial sites. The city has encouraged commercial sites to reduce supplemental outdoor irrigation through landscape design and credited landscape and irrigation design and construction. Title 9 Chapter 23 of the municipal code, titled Landscaping and Screening, includes the following excerpts (emphasis added): The use of xeriscape landscape practices to minimize the need for supplemental watering is strongly encouraged. Page 4, part (g). Separating irrigation zones according to plant water requirements and using drip/trickle irrigation systems to conserve water. Page 4, (g) number (6). Using mulch in planting areas to reduce weed growth, promote soil cooling, and reduce evaporation. Page 4, (g) number (8). Ground cover may be planted in lieu of sod. Page 10, (f) number (2). Landscape areas shall be irrigated as necessary to maintain required plant materials in good and healthy condition, while at the same time avoiding water waste through inefficient irrigation. Page 11, (c). Recently, the city begun updating its ordinances to change xeriscape to Water-Wise and incorporate additional conservation measures. These ordinances have not yet been adopted at the time of the writing of this report but will continue towards implementation. In addition, the city will continue to review the landscape requirements of developments to ensure overall water usage within the city as a whole is more appropriate for our climate. Part of the cooperation between WaterPro and Draper City will be to work towards updating the current city ordinances to restrict outdoor watering during times of drought or emergency citywide. Presently the city s ordinances only address its own service area. Reducing the irrigation requirements of the overall landscaping at future development sites will contribute to a reduction in per capita water consumption. Updating the landscaping ordinance will provide a voluntary means to do so. In addition, having the ability to restrict outdoor watering during times of emergency and during droughts will conserve the precious water resources available Water Conservation Plan Update 9

16 Chapter 4 Past and Future Water Use Existing Water Usage In order to compare usage from year to year, as the city s population grows and fluctuates, is to calculate usage based on a per capita basis. As stated above, the population reported in July of 2013 of Draper was 45,285 city-wide. The population within Draper s distribution area was estimated to be 16,435. This is based on taking the number of residential meters and residential units served within the city s system and applying the average number of residents per connection. Figure 4.1 provides a graph of water usage within the city s system since It represents the total amount of water supplied to the water system each year divided by the population. The volume of water includes commercial, industrial, and civic uses, such as irrigating city parks, as well as residential uses at inside homes and outdoor uses in yards and landscaping. The two major factors impacting use are economic conditions and weather. To date, the greatest reduction in usage occurred in 2011 while the region had wet spring and summer conditions. There was little need to irrigate outdoor landscaping resulting in a great reduction in the volume used, especially during the spring and early summer. The per capita usage in 2011 was 169 gpcd. This usage exceeded the city s conservation goal. However, during the last five years the average usage was 189 gpcd, which is still over Draper s goal. Figure 4.1 shows the gallons per day per capita (gpcd) water use from 2000 to the present. As shown, the overall trendline shows that the city will achieve its goal of reducing the per capita per day usage to meet the city s goad by Currently the city is on track to use 190 gpcd for the calendar year It is well within the normal fluctuation of usage as shown, still trending toward conserving water Water Conservation Plan Update 10

17 Gallons per Capita per Day Conservation Goal Annual Reduction Goal Trendline of Usage Figure 4.1 Per Capita Water Use in Draper City s Distribution System With the year 2000 as the baseline per capita usage of many conservation efforts, it is important to note that Draper City has a baseline usage of 244 gpcd. The average per capita usage within the city s distribution area since 2000 is 204 gpcd. This represents a decrease of nearly sixteen percent (16%) from the baseline. However, looking at Figure 4.1 there is substantial variation from year to year. Adding a Trendline of Usage to the graph, showing the linear direction of the per capita usage, it shows the overall usage is being reduced, measured on a per capita basis, and is on track to achieve the city s conservation goal. During this conservation report period, the city will continue to monitor the Trendline of Usage as an indicator of conservation success Water Conservation Plan Update 11

18 Table 4.1 Past Usage Volumes Year Total Water Delivered Total Number of Per Capita (acre-feet) Connections Consumption (gpcd) ,104 2,297 (2) ,627 2, ,219 3, Present (1) 3,567 3, Note: (1) 2014 calendar year information is based on current usage trend projected to the end of the year. (2) Connections estimated based on the Water Management & Conservation Plan, Draper City, November 2004, by Franson Noble Engineering. To date, the highest annual usage within the city s system after the year 2000 occurred in 2007, with a total of 3,773 acre-feet of water delivered from JVWCD. This represents a per capita usage of 240 gpcd as shown in Figure 4.1 above. Savings from Conservation Programs As outlined in Chapter 3, the city will implement three major conservation programs. It is the goal to use each program to continue to reduce the overall usage measured on a per capita basis over the next five years. To show the benefit of continuing the conservation effort within the city s system, Table 4.2 is presented below. This table shows the difference in the total volume of water used by the city if it averaged 244 gpcd, the city s current average usage, and finally the goal usage projected into the future. Table 4.2 Five Year Totals of Water Savings through Conservation Volumes in Acre-Feet Five Year Sum Comparison Five Years Five Years Five Years Ending 2020 Ending 2025 Ending 2030 No Conservation 244 gpcd Usage 24,219 26,740 29,532 Current Average Usage 208 gpcd 20,646 22,794 25,167 Water Saved (244 gpcd vs 208 gpcd) 3,573 3,945 4,356 Conservation Goal Average Usage 183 gpcd 18,164 20,055 22,142 Water Saved (244 gpcd vs 183 gpcd) 6,055 6,685 7, Water Conservation Plan Update 12

19 Chapter 5 Best Management Practices Implementation of the Recommended Best Management Practices The Utah Division of Water Resources has presented 14 recommended Best Management Practices (BMPs) in order to achieve conservation. Draper City currently has most of those recommended BMPs implemented and a status is presented. BMP 1 Comprehensive Water Conservation Plan Draper City has produced and adopted several five-year conservation plans as required and will continue to do so in the future. BMP 2 Universal Metering Draper City does not have a separate irrigation system. All of its connections use drinking water as outdoor irrigation. Each connection to the city s system is metered. BMP 3 Incentive Water Conservation Pricing In order to conserve water in its residential areas, the city adopted a tiered water rate structure. The fee structure is designed to increase the cost per thousand gallon unit blocks of water. Table 5.1 below shows the adopted water rate structure. Table 5.1 Current Water Rate Structure Residential Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Base Rate $20.25 $20.25 $20.25 Tiered Water Rate Schedule (per 1,000 gallons) 1-5,000 gallons $1.82 $1.96 $3.08 5,001-20,000 gallons $3.16 $3.30 $ ,001-50,000 gallons $3.40 $3.54 $ , ,000 gallons $3.63 $3.77 $4.89 Over 100,000 gallons $3.87 $4.01 $5.13 Commercial Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Base Rate $20.25 $20.25 $20.25 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons) $2.30 $2.44 $ Water Conservation Plan Update 13

20 BMP 4 Water Conservation Ordinances Draper City has begun the process of updating its ordinances to require more water-wise landscapes and encourage wise irrigation practices. In addition, in cooperation with WaterPro, the city will investigate updating its drought and emergency outdoor watering ordinances to provide city-wide information and coordination. BMP 5 Water Conservation Coordinator At the present time, Draper City does not have a water conservation coordinator. However, the city continues to cooperate with other agencies, such as Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, who has one, and WaterPro to provide a uniform and consistent conservation message to residents. BMP 6 Public Information Program Draper City regularly includes conservation messaging in city water bills, has available pamphlets at city hall, and occasionally publishes conservation messages to the residents through its website and other publications. BMP 7 System Water Audits, Leak Detection and Repair Draper City strives to keeps its unexplained water losses, defined as the difference between the water the city received from Jordan Valley Water Conservation District to the water metered at its service connections, at a maximum of 10%. Periodically the city analyzes the system and investigates any issues discovered. This is an ongoing effort. BMP 8 Large Landscape Conservation Programs and Incentives In the last few years, Draper City has been installing meters on its parks and irrigated open space to account for the total water used. This applies to both the city s system and WaterPro s system. As funding becomes available, the city continually looks for ways of reducing the overall irrigation requirements where possible. The city will also take advantage of programs and grants offered by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District Water Conservation Plan Update 14

21 BMP 9 Water Survey Programs for Residential Customers Every year Draper refers residents to the Water Check program, run by Utah State University. Having this program available to residents has benefited them in their effort to reduce outdoor watering. Typically, it has been to lower their overall water bill, see the city s rate structure above. BMP 10 Plumbing Standards Conservation programs, such as toilet replacement and efficient shower heads, are typically aimed at homes constructed prior to The majority of the residential connections within the city s system were constructed after that time. It is not beneficial on the overall water conservation to focus on those types of programs within Draper City s water system area. BMP 11 School Education Programs As reported in Chapter 3, Draper City has partnered with WaterPro and Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District to hold a water fair for all fourth grade students within Draper City. This has been a successful program to date and we anticipate it being a continued success. BMP 12 Conservation Programs for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Customers Draper City is in the process of updating its commercial, industrial, and institutional land use landscaping ordinances to include more water-wise plant material sections and encourage overall conservation, as reported in Chapter 3. BMP 13 Reclaimed Water Use One of the potential opportunities for water conservation is the development of reuse within WaterPro s pressurized irrigation system. Draper City and WaterPro will partner, if it is determined to be practical and beneficial, to develop a reuse source to use within Draper City. This is described in Chapter 3. BMP 14 Smart Controller Technology Currently Draper City does not have a program in place to address this BMP. We will direct residents to Central Utah Water Conservancy District s Irrigation Product Rebate and Grant program where smart controller purchase and installation are eligible to receive rebates Water Conservation Plan Update 15

22 Chapter 6 Recommendations Conservation Program for the Next Five Years The goal of Draper City is to continue decreasing its annual consumption, based on the gallons per day per capita measurement. As shown previously, there is much to do. However, through public engagement and continued system optimization, the city s conservation goal of a 25% reduction in per capita consumption by 2025 is achievable. Draper City s water conservation goal is a 25% reduction in usage by 2025 in gallons per day per capita usage from 2000 base usage. In 2000, the usage in gallons per day per capita (gpcd) was 244. The 25% reduction in usage equals 183 gpcd, a reduction of 61 gpcd. The following are the programs, including both current and future, will assist the city in its goal: Developing reuse for the city in partnership with WaterPro, Public education program, Continuing to strengthen conservation ordinances, Conservation oriented landscaping ordinances, and Tiered water rate structure. Proposed Implementation Schedule The key to achieving Draper City s overall conservation goal is to incorporate the conservation efforts outlined in Chapter 3 through cooperation between the city s two water providers, Draper City and WaterPro, and continue to incorporate proven methods learned from other agencies such as Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, regions, or professional organizations. Conservation activities have become a reality today. Conservation is a change in mindset towards guarding and protecting the limited water resources available in the area. Draper City will continue to participate with other agencies and encourage its residents to improve their own water use efficiency. This is an ongoing effort Water Conservation Plan Update 16

23 Appendix Adoption Resolution City Council Minutes 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update

24 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A WATER CONSERVATION PLAN UPDATE FOR DRAPER CITY WHEREAS, Pursuant to , Utah Code Ann. (1953) (the Act ) Draper City ( City ) is required by the State of Utah to file a Water Conservation Plan Update; and WHEREAS, the City has established a conservation goal to reduce water use within its service area by twenty-five percent by 2025; and WHEREAS, the City desires to sustain existing water supplies, eliminate or delay more expensive water supply and infrastructure projects, and assist in providing an adequate water supply for future generations; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that our water supply serves as an essential resource for health and safety of our citizens, local fire protection, agricultural needs, residential and commercial landscaping support, and is a critical link in economic development for our community; and WHEREAS, specific water conservation measures and strategies as identified in the 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update report, dated December 2014, attached in Exhibit A must be adopted at this time, to comply with the Act, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DRAPER CITY, STATE OF UTAH, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Adoption. The City Council hereby adopts the 2015 Water Conservation Plan Update as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. its passage. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DRAPER CITY, STATE OF UTAH, ON THIS 16 TH DAY OF DECEMBER, DRAPER CITY ATTEST: Mayor City Recorder