HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 032624-5.N - Water Conservation PlanRESOLUTION NO. _03 261y - 5 n1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, ADOPTING THE PROPOSED 2024 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(TWDB) AND THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(TCEQ); PROVIDING A SEVERABLITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in the Texas
Administrative Code, Title 30, Chapter 288 require Water Conservation Plans be updated every five (5)
years to coincide with the regional water planning group; and
WHEREAS, the City's current Water Conservation Plan was last updated in April 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the rules of the TCEQ in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Chapter 288,
require preparation and submittal of a water conservation plan for municipal water use by public water
suppliers by May 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the required water conservation plan must describe various short-term and long-term
plans related to water conservation, as specified in the Title 30, Chapter 288 and Title 31, Chapter 363 of
the Texas Administrative Code; and
WHEREAS, the attached Water Conservation Plan follows water conservation best practices and
complies with the applicable rules of the TCEQ and the TWDB.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found and
declared to be true and correct.
SECTION 2. The Water Conservation Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby adopted by the City
Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall be effective upon approval by the City Council of the City of
Georgetown. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest thereto this
resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
Resolution No. 1(a t y — 6. Page 1 of 2
Water Conservation Pla$j}Adoption
Date Approved,%�A�fi►'"2024
RESOLVED this A- clay of March, 2024
ATTEST:
CITY OF GE9R)GETOWN, TEXAS
fdw�VA%4)v" By:
Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Skye NeassoiiCity Attorney
Resolution No. 20 :94 —1- IJ Page 2 of 2
Water Conservation Plan Adoption
Date Approved�24
GEORGETOWN
T E X A S
more than welcome
City of Georgetown
Water Conservation Plan
2024
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Objectives..................................................................................................3
2. Utility Profile......................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Population and Customer Data............................................................................5
2.2 Water Usage.......................................................................................................................6
2.3 Capacity of Treatment Facilities...........................................................................6
2.4 Diverted Water.................................................................................................................7
3. Specification of Conservation Goals.................................................................................8
3.1 5- and 10- Year Goals in GPCD...............................................................................8
3.2 Best Management Practices.................................................................................9
3.3 Achieving Targets........................................................................................................14
3.4 Tracking Targets and Goals..................................................................................15
4. Marketing Campaigns..............................................................................................................15
S. Production Meters......................................................................................................................15
6. Universal Metering Program...............................................................................................15
7. Water Loss Control Program...............................................................................................16
8. Leak Detection Program........................................................................................................18
9. Public Information and Education..................................................................................18
10. Water Rate Structure................................................................................................................19
11. Conservation Coordinator....................................................................................................XX
12. Signed Official Ordinance....................................................................................................XX
13. Wholesale Contract Requirements...............................................................................XX
14. Regional Water Planning Group Notification
........................................................XX
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1. Introduction and Objectives
Water Supply is a crucial component in the growth and development of
Georgetown, as well as the greater Central Texas region. The City is currently
experiencing significant residential and commercial growth inside the City
limits and the CCN territory. Given the unpredictable nature of drought
conditions, it is imperative for the City of Georgetown to effectively utilize its
current water supply.
There are two primary advantages of efficient water use. Firstly, it ensures the
longevity of our water resources for future generations. By optimizing water
usage, we enhance the value of our existing infrastructure, ultimately
extending the availability of our current water supply if the objectives
outlined in this plan are achieved. Additionally, there is a secondary benefit of
reducing or postponing capital improvement projects, which in turn
promotes stability in water rates.
Both the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Texas
Water Development Board (TWDB) have provided guidelines and
requirements governing the development of water conservation plans. The
Texas Water Development Board maintains the best management practices
which have been reviewed and considered in the development of this plan.
The following Water Conservation Plan was developed and implemented by
the City of Georgetown in accordance with guidelines established by the
TCEQ and the TWDB.
The Water Conservation Plan objectives are listed below
• Reduce overall water consumption.
• Reduce the loss or waste of water.
• Improve the efficiency in the use of water.
• Document recycling and reuse efforts.
2. Utility Profile
The City of Georgetown's total, both current and future, service area serves
456 square miles (Figure 2.1) which includes 159,745 people, and 59,168
connections. The connections are made up of the following categories: 55,411
Residential,1,266 Commercial, 30 Industrial, and 292 Institutional. In 2023, the
average daily water use was 26.28 million gallons per day (MGD), and the
peak usage was 45.67 million gallons.
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The Utility has planned for the long-term to provide safe drinking water for all
users and will continue to plan for the future based on the projected needs in
the area. Wastewater collection and treatment service is also available to
customers that use City water and, where feasible, to areas outside of the
Water CCN such as the sensitive Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, where the
alternative might be on -site septic facilities.
The entirety of the service area falls within the Brazos River Basin, and has five
major watersheds: Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Lampasas River, Berry Creek,
North Fork San Gabriel River, South Fork San Gabriel River, and Salado Creek.
The City supplied surface water from Lake Georgetown through the Brazos
River Authority, and ground water from the Edwards Aquifer.
There are two distinct soil types in the service area, which impact water
usage. International Highway3S runs along the divide of the Edwards Plateau
covering the western portion of the service area, and the soil is shallow and
rocky. The Blackland Prairie runs to the east, and the soil is deep, and clay -like
which helps retain moisture.
Figure 2.1 City of Georgetown Water Service Area Map
Georgetown City Limits and ETJ are represented by the purple boundary line.
Georgetown Water Operational Area is represented by the blue striped
boundary line.
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2.1 Population and Customer Data
Table 2.1
Current Number of Active
Connections
Metered
Residential
Single Family
55,411
Residential Multi-
Family
1,266
Commercial
2,167
Institutional
292
Industrial
30
Agricultural
0
Wholesale
2
Table 2.2
Current Population Served
Water Service 159,745
Wastewater Service 89,552
Table 2.3
Historical Population Served
Water
Wastewater
2019
116,725
58,202
2020
118,231
65,177
2021
129,868
80,587
2022
147,200
85,745
2023
159,745
89,552
Table 2.4
Projected Population Served
Water
Wastewater
2025
258,562
193,274
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2035
439,568
223,274
2045
577,200
253,274
2055
669,862
283,274
2065
777,402
313,274
2.2 Water Usage
Table 2.5
Year
Average Daily Use
(Gal)
Average Peak
Day Use (Gal)
Ratio
2023
26,280,000
35,900,000
1.37
2022
27,440,000
35,920,0000
1.31
2021
22,490,000
26,850,000
1.19
2020
23,290,000
30,490,000
1.31
2019
21,430,000
28,050,000
1.31
2.3 Capacity of Treatment Facilities
The City's service area is currently served by four treatment facilities;
additional water can be supplied through an interconnection with the cities
of Round Rock and Leander, if needed. By 2026, the total treatment capacity
will be 100.9 MGD and below is a listing of individual treatment facilities and
their capacities.
Table 2.6
Treatment Facility
Design Capacity
(MGD)
North Lake Water Treatment Plant (Expansion ETA
2024)
37.4
Park Water Treatment Plant
6.3
Southside Water Treatment Plant (ETA 2024)
3.2
Domel Water Treatment Plant
3
South Lake Water Treatment Plant (ETA 2026)
44
Round Rock Treated Water Supply to Rabbit Hill PS
(Seasonal Connection)
3
Round Rock Treated Water Supply to Flowstone
Interconnect (Permanent Connection)
1
Leander Treated Water Supply (Permanent Connection)
3
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The City of Georgetown broke ground on the South Lake Water Treatment
Plant on May 10, 2022. The new plant will double the treatment capacity of
the water utility with planned construction completion in two phases from
2025-2026. The new plant will be located on the south side of Lake
Georgetown, near Cedar Breaks Park. The project includes the water
treatment facility as well as a raw water intake on Lake Georgetown and a
raw water transmission line. Other elements of the project include an
administration building that houses a secondary control center, process
control labs, and additional office and administration space.
Additionally, the North Lake Water Treatment Plan is being expanded to
increase plant capacity by 30 percent to 37.4 million gallons per day. The
project started in 2021 with an anticipated completion date in 2024.
2.4 Diverted Water
In order to develop a comprehensive Water Conservation Plan, a review of
the water distribution system must be completed. The TWDB Utility Profile
was developed with the most current information available, and a copy of the
full profile is attached as Appendix A.
The amount of water which has been diverted from our available source is
shown in Figure 2.2
Figure 2.2 Diverted Water
9,000,000,000
8,000,000,000
7,000,000,000 6,522,188,327
vn 6,000.000,000
p 5,000,000,000
J
Q 4,000,000,000
u 3,000,000,000
2,000,000,000
1,000,000,000
0
Diverted Water
7,293,178,446 7,308,606,544
2019 2020 2021
YEAR
8,293,911,670
7,107,039,000
2022 2023
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3. Specification of Conservation Goals
The City of Georgetown must establish 5-year and 10-year goals for water loss
and municipal water use as part of the plan. The previous 2019 plan goals are
show below.
Table 3.12019 Water Conservation Plan Five -Year and Ten -Year Municipal
Per Capita Water Use Goals (GPCD)
Description
Historic 5-
Baseline
5 Year Goal
10 Year Goal
Year Avg
2018
for 2018
for 2023
Total G PC D'
190
187
170
160
Residential
105
99
88
80
(GPCD) 2
Water Loss
30
23
16
13
(GPCD)3
Water Loss
15.58
12.35
10
8
(%) 4
1. Total GPCD = (Total Gallons in System _ Permanent Population) _ 365
2. Residential GPCD = (Gallons Used for Residential Use _ Residential Population) _ 365
3. Water Loss GPCD = (Total Water Loss _ Permanent Population) - 365
4. Water Loss Percentage = (Total Water Loss _ Total Gallons in System) x 100; or (Water Loss GPCD
Total GPCD) x100
Table 3.2 2024 Water Conservation Plan Five -Year and Ten -Year Municipal
Per Capita Water Use Goals (GPCD)
Description
Historic Five-
Baseline
Five -Year
Ten -Year
Year Avg
2023
Goal for 2029
Goal for
2034
Total GPCD'
187
180
178
177
Residential
99
103.13
140.90
146.07
(GCPD)2
Water Loss
23
13.59
16.04
15.93
(GPCD)3
Water Loss %
15.58
9.37
9.0
9.0
1. Total GPCD = (Total Gallons in System _ Permanent Population) - 365
2. Residential GPCD = (Gallons Used for Residential Use _ Residential Population) = 365
3. Water Loss GPCD = (Total Water Loss _ Permanent Population) - 365
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4. Water Loss Percentage = (Total Water Loss _ Total Gallons in System) x 100; or (Water Loss GPCD
Total GPCD) x100
3.2 Best Management Practices
The Texas Water Code §11.002 states that the Best Management Practices
(BMPs) are voluntary efficiency measures that save "a quantifiable amount of
water, either directly or indirectly," BMPs that are useful in implementing
other measures but for whom quantifiable savings cannot be identified are
described as Strategic BMPs.
The Texas Water Development Board published the "Water Conservation
Best Management Practices Guide" in 2004 as a tool for utilities to improve
water efficiency of their own operations as well as the efficiency of their
customers. The City of Georgetown used these BMPs during the
development of this plan.
Figure 3.1 provides a timeline of the implementation schedule and the BMP's
highlighted in blue will be implemented over the next five years, and The
progress will be tracked and reviewed annually in conjunction with the
annual TWDB review of the water conservation plan update. The BMPs
highlighted in green have already been implemented.
Figure 3.1 Best Management Practices
Conservation In 2022, the roles and duties of the Conservation
Coordinator Coordinator were separated into two positions. This
duty separation was made to alleviate the workload on
the Conservation Coordinator. One Conservation
Coordinator focuses on irrigation and outdoor water
conservation while the other focuses on education and
outreach.
Cost Effective In 2023, the water conservation department has begun
Analysis auditing the efficiency of conservation programs based
on benefit -cost analysis. A model will be developed to
compare the expenses associated with implementing
current or potential conservation programs with the
savings achieved in terms of water usage. Regular
annual reviews will be conducted to guarantee cost
efficiency. If necessary, programs may be substituted or
discontinued.
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Water Survey for
City staff conducts on -site irrigation surveys and
Single -Family
evaluates the current irrigation schedule and
and Multi -Family
recommends any equipment repairs or changes to
Customers
increase the efficiency of the irrigation system. Water
surveys are accessible to all customers, irrespective of
their water usage level. By the year 2028, the number of
irrigation surveys will be augmented by 25%. Customers
are required to engage a third -party agency for
evaluations of indoor water consumption.
Customer
By 2026, residential and non-residential customer data
Characterization
will be analyzed to ensure that utility conservation goals
are met in an effective and efficient manner. Customer
data will be reviewed annually to make informed
choices for water conservation best management
practices that are best suit for the City of Georgetown
water service area.
Water
The City of Georgetown has a separate rate system for
Conservation
residential and non-residential. Residential customers
Pricing
have a 4-tier rate system in cost per 1,000 gallons. Non-
residential customers have a 2-tier volumetric water
rate system dependent on type of business and meter
size. All customers are encouraged to conserve water
during both peak and non -peak season.
Metering of All
In the Western District of the Utility, the AMR meters
New Connections
will be upgraded to Sensus AMI meters. All new
and Retrofit of
construction will use Sensus AMI meters. Acculink
Existing
meters will be retrofitted with Sensus AMI meters to
Connections
have a combination of23,500 Sensus and Acculink
products by 2025.
Athletic Field
Currently City athletic fields rely on treated effluent
Conservation
water for a portion of their irrigation requirements.
Golf Course
All six golf courses in the water service area rely on
Conservation
treated effluent water for their irrigation requirements.
Landscape
The City of Georgetown currently offers several rebate
Irrigation
programs to assist customers with improving the
Conservation and
efficiency of their irrigation systems. These programs
Incentives
will be evaluated each year to ensure they achieve a
reduction in peak demand and overall water use, as well
as being cost effective. The current rebate programs
include:
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• Irrigation Evaluation Rebate- Aims to offset the
cost of having a licensed irrigator perform a
system evaluation.
• Smart Controller Rebate- Incentivizes the
replacement of irrigation controllers with one
which is EPA WaterSense approved.
• Spray -to -Drip Conversion- Replace an entire zone
of spray irrigation to drip irrigation.
• Multi -Stream Rotor Conversion- Replace an entire
zone to multi -stream rotor heads.
• Rain Barrel Purchase- Rebate is applied on the
purchase of a rain barrel.
• Pool Cover- Rebate is applied on the purchase of a
pool cover to prevent evaporation.
• Lawn Aeration and Composting- Aims to offset
the cost of having a yard serviced with lawn
aeration and composting.
• Hose Water Timer- Rebate is applied on the
purchase of a hose water timer to prevent
overwateri ng.
In addition to the above, the City is refurbishing the
existing turf grass conversion programs which would
incentivize the reduction in the amount of turf grass
and/or irrigated area of a property.
Park
Currently City parks rely on treated effluent water for a
Conservation
portion of their irrigation requirements.
Residential
The City of Georgetown offers a free irrigation
Landscape
evaluation to help customers use their system more
Irrigation
efficiently. They check the irrigation controller, run all
Evaluation
the zones, check all the heads are functioning properly,
and provide a recommended schedule based on your
specific lawn needs and system.
Outdoor Water
In 2019, The City adopted a two day per week watering
Schedule
schedule for customers. Doing this promoted long term
water savings as well as reduction in the peak demand
experienced during the heavy outdoor irrigation
months.
Public
The City of Georgetown utilizes various platforms to
Information
communicate public information, such as a billboard
located in our western district, printed materials, regular
website updates, press releases, commercials on our
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local station, newsletter excerpts and in person
outreach events. The water utility has a Marketing
Program Coordinator to ensure the property execution
of our public information initiatives.
School Education
In 2024, the City will initiate water conservation
programs catered to elementary, middle, and high
school students. The City of Georgetown has
collaborated with Project WET to provide water
education resources to schools in the area. As the
educational program for schools grows, we anticipate
establishing additional partnerships.
Public Outreach
Multiple outreach events are organized annually to raise
and Education
awareness about the importance of water conservation.
At these events, valuable educational materials are
distributed, including complimentary resources
provided by reputable institutions such as TWDB, TCEQ,
EPA Watersense, and Texas A&M AgriLife. The
effectiveness of this Best Management Practice is
measured through attendance figures and feedback
collected from participants.
Partnerships with
The City has built partnerships with community
Nonprofit
organizations to promote water efficiency. Key
Organizations
community groups such as the Sun City Water
Ambassadors, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension,
Southwestern University, and Georgetown Independent
School District are vital to the success of a
comprehensive water conservation strategy in
Georgetown.
Conservation
In 2024, the ICI sector conservation program will be
Programs for ICI
developed. The implementation of this program will be
Accounts
expanded throughout the following years. ICI
customers will be categorized by type and water usage.
Once established, the program will incentivize ICI
customers with retrofits, conversions, and installation.
Water Wise
We are currently offering an irrigation rebate to
Landscape
encourage water -wise landscape design and
Design and
conversions. Customers who have an irrigation system
Conversion
can take advantage of our Xeriscape and Native
Programs
Landscaping Conversion Rebate Program. To ensure
the program runs smoothly, we reviewed it in 2023 and
made necessary efficiency improvements. Annual
reviews will be conducted to ensure its effectiveness
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and make any necessary adjustments. In 2024, we plan
to expand the program to our ICI customers.
Customer
The City of Georgetown currently offers several rebate
Conservation
programs to assist customers with improving the
Rebates
efficiency of their irrigation systems. These programs
will be evaluated each year to ensure they achieve a
reduction in peak demand and overall water use, as well
as being cost effective. In 2024, rebate amounts are
expected to increase with the addition of adding
rebates to incentivize ICI customers.
Plumbing
The City of Georgetown Home Repair Program has
Assistance for
been established to provide home repairs to
Economically
homeowners who are residents of the City of
Disadvantaged
Georgetown and have limited resources. The goal is to
Customers
help residents with limited resources to make
improvements such as plumbing systems. The City has
partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Williamson
County to administer the program.
New
A new construction greywater incentive will be
Construction
developed by 2027. The objective of this program will be
Greywater
to promote the utilization of greywater for irrigation and
lavatory purposes in new commercial constructions.
Rainwater
The rainwater harvesting rebate program will undergo
Harvesting and
revisions in 2024 to accommodate the inclusion of
Condensate
larger cisterns. It is recommended that all new
Reuse
commercial construction projects incorporate
condensate reuse practices. To encourage the use of
condensate reuse, incentives or mandatory
requirements may be considered through the
implementation of an ordinance in 2025.
Water Reuse
The City of Georgetown is a producer of reclaimed
water from four wastewater treatment plants. Direct
use of reclaimed water is used for irrigation across the
water utility district in areas such as Southwestern
University, Cimarron Hills, and Berry Creek.
Prohibition on
As of April 11, 2023, the Code of Ordinance declares that
Wasting Water
water waste is prohibited. It is unlawful for any person
to cause, suffer, or allow water waste. This may be
enforced administratively, by civil action, or civil
prosecution.
Conservation
Chapter 13 of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinance
Ordinance was revised in 2023 to become more
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Planning and
stringent on restrictions, enforcement, and
Development
administrative penalties. The adoption of the ordinance
provides City staff the ability to implement, enforce, and
administer the program.
Enforcement of
Section 13 discusses the standards and minimum
Irrigation
system requirements of an automatic irrigation system.
Standards
Additionally, this section outlines the appropriate
utilization of the system, covering topics such as water
conservation and the schedule for landscape watering.
Enforcement of irrigation standards may be carried out
by the following remedies:
A. The administrative enforcement process
established in Section 13.15.160;
B. An administrative hearing process established in
Chapter 1.15 (Administrative Hearings);
C. A civil action described in V.T.C.A., Local
Government Code Ch. 54, Subsec. (B); or
D. A criminal prosecution in Municipal Court.
3.3 Achieving Targets
Figure 3.2 Timeline of BMP Implementation
2024 2026 2028
• Metering of All New . Rainwater New
Connections & Retrofit Harvesting & Construction
of Existing Connections
• School Education Condensate Greywater
• Conservation Programs Reuse
for ICI Accounts
AM
2025 2027
• Water Survey for Customer
Single-family & Characterization
Multi -Family
Customers
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3.4 Trackina Taraets and Goals
In 2018, the City of Georgetown implemented a new Customer Information
System (CIS) which allowed for the classification of customers by type of
water use. Customers are segmented into the following classes: Residential,
Commercial, Industrial, Government/ School (Institutional). Campaign
management features which were unavailable in the pervious legacy system
can now be used to reach these customers. In 2023, the utility customer self-
service billing portal was upgraded with a new look and new features. Along
with a modern look, the upgrade system includes more options for utility
customers in the portal and is expected to improve workflow for customers
and City staff.
4. Marketing Campaigns
Fundamentally, conservation is about changing customer behavior. The City
is committed to providing relevant information to customer directly, rather
than relying on passive conservation campaigns and incentives. Two initial
targeted campaigns will provide feedback to customers regarding water
usage. "Love Your Local Lawn" will highlight outdoor water usage and "Super
Water Savers" will highlight on indoor water usage. In 2022, Georgetown
established a partnership with EPA Watersense, a national brand that
promotes water efficiency with a strong and consistent message. Additional
opportunities exist for communicating proactively with customers regarding
potential leaks. Providing this level of information will be crucial in
accomplishing both the long- and short-term goals of this plan.
S. Production Meter(s)
Georgetown utilizes raw water meters to quantify and monitor the water
diverted from the source to its distribution system. The volume of treated
water supplied to customers is determined by deducting any losses or
wastage from the initial raw water measurement.
6. Universal Metering Program
The City of Georgetown is in the process of upgrading the remaining portion
of our system to AMI In the Western District of the Utility, the AMR meters will
be upgraded to Sensus AMI meters. All new construction will use Sensus AMI
meters. Acculink meters will be retrofitted with Sensus AMI meters to have a
combination of 23,500 Sensus and Acculink products by 2025. This greatly
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improves our ability to monitor and track the accuracy of our water metering
network in real time.
7. Water Loss Control Program
The City of Georgetown will be implementing a new AMI meter program in
2025. This program aims to measure and control water loss throughout the
entire city. It helps to identify both real or physical losses of water from the
water system and apparent losses, which refers to water consumed by
customers that is not accounted for. Some examples of this program's
functionality include tracking customers' irrigation days, providing usage
reports every 15 minutes, and detecting if a meter has been tampered with or
moved. Additionally, the City has implemented a priority work order system
for addressing water leaks and a leak detection program for inspecting water
mains.
Figures 7.1 and 7.2 depict the historical data on water loss and leakage.
d 12%
3 1096
0 8%
6%
4%
296
a 0%
Figure 7.1
Water Loss
2019 013%) 2020 (8.8%) 2021(13.8%) 2022 (9.3%) 2023 (8.4%)
Year
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Figure 7.2
Infrastructure Leakage Index
x3.5
a�
3
aD
02.5
2
1.5
1
V 0.5
S
c 0
2019 (2.41) 2020 (2.03) 2021 (2.87) 2022 (2.05) 2023 0.63)
Year
8. Leak Detection Program
The City does proactive leak detection on the entire distribution system
annually. Leak detection is done on each main line segment and as leaks are
found, the repairs are managed through a work order management system.
In the associated leak work order, the amount of water loss is estimated and
tracked for the use in annual reporting. Customers can be alerted when they
have a leak by utilizing leak alerts which are set up through a program called
"Aqua Alerts". Additionally, the conservation team alerts customers about
leaks detected via the AMI infrastructure and offers educational resources on
locating and addressing leaks.
9. Publir PEducation and Outreach
The City promotes water conservation by providing the public with
information in a variety of ways and is bulleted below.
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• Providing information on the City's conservation website.
• Monthly articles/tips in the City newsletter which is mailed to all utility
customers.
• Seasonal direct mailings to all water customers promoting efficient
water use.
• Informational presentations to school and community groups.
• Informational booths at local festivals and events.
Georgetown annually hosts conservation events like the Painted Rainbarrel
Sale and the Conservation Expo, dedicated to raising awareness and
educating the community. Since their inception, these events have witnessed
a steady increase in attendance each year, indicating a growing interest and
engagement among participants.
10. Water Rate Structure
The Water Utility is funded solely by the rates paid by its customers, impact
fees paid by builders for new connections, and proceeds from bond issuance
for capital projects. The utility reviews its rates every year and reviews its
impact fees every three years to ensure the costs to operate the utility are
covered by the combination of rates, impact fees, and bond issuance. The
previous water rates were implemented in 2021. Water rates before the 2021
change were implemented in 2014 at the same time as the consolidation
with Chisolm Trail Special Utility District.
Table 10.1
Base
Rates (effective 04/01/2024)
Customer Charge (per
month)
Inside City
Outside City
5/8 inch meter
$27.30
$32.85
3/4 inch meter
$40.95
$49.25
1 inch meter
$68.25
$82.10
1 1/2 inch meter
$136.50
$164.15
2 inch meter
$273.00
$328.35
3 inch meter
$655.20
$788.00
4 inch meter
$1,146.60
$1,039.00
6 inch meter
$2,511.60
$3020.65
8 inch meter
$4,368.00
$788.00
Fire Hydrant
$655.20
$788.00
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Table 10.2
Residential Water Rates (effective 10/01/2022)* Cost is per 1,000 gallons
(1,000 gallons)
Volumetric Rate
Up to and including 7,000 gallons
$2.30
Over 7,001 gallons, up to and including
15,000 gallons
$3.45
Over 15,001 gallons, up to and including
25,000 gallons
$6.05
Over 25,001 gallons
$10.60
*Residential low-income discount of 30 percent is available to customers who can provide us with
verifiable proof of participation in the Medicaid Program by a permanent resident in the household.
Table 10.3
Non -Residential Volumetric Water Rates (effective 10/01/2022)* Cost is per
1,000 gallons
Meter Size
Tier 1 Rate
Tier 2 Rate
Tier 2
Threshold
Small
<2"
$3.05
$8.20
300,002
Commercial
gallons
Large
2"
$3.05
$8.20
600,001
Commercial
gallons
Large
3"
$3.05
$8.20
900,001
Commercial
allons
Large
4"
$3.05
$8.20
4,000,001
Commercial
Gallons
Large
6"
$3.05
$8.20
6,000,001
Commercial
gallons
Large
8"
$3.05
$8.20
8,000,001
Commercial
gallons
Manufacturing
<8"
$3.05
Municipal
$3.05
Interruptible
Restaurant
$3.05
Evaporative
$3.05
Cooling
Fire Flow
$3.05
Irrigation Only
$5.05
$10.80
500,001
gallons
Fire Hydrant
$10.75
Meter
*Residential low-income discount of 30 percent is available to customers who can provide us with
verifiable proof of participation in the Medicaid Program by a permanent resident in the household
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Table 10.4
Non -Potable Rates (effective 10/01/2023) Cost is per 1,000 gallons
Current
Adopted
Reclaimed Water
$1.40
$1.60
Table 10.5
Multifamily (Master Metered) Water Rates (effective 10/01/2023) Cost is per
1,000 gallons
Base
$24.75 x Unit Count
Tier 1 Unit Count x 7,000 gallons
Tier 2 Unit Count x 8,000 gallons above
Tier 1
Tier 3 Unit Count x 10,000 above Tier 2
Tier 4 all flows above Tier 3
Table 10.6
RV (Master Metered with oversized meter for fire flow) Water Rates
Base
$37.10 x Unit Count/8 units
Tier 1 Unit Count x 7,000 gallons
$2.30
Tier 2 Unit Count x 8,000 above Tier 1
$3.45
Tier 3 Unit Count x 10,000 above Tier 2
$6.05
Tier 4 all flows above Tier 3
$10.60
Conservation Coordinator
Include a designated person as the water conservation coordinator
responsible for implementing the water conservation plan; and identify, in
writing, the water conservation coordinator to the executive administrator of
the board (TWC Sec. 73.746) (Conditional Requirement).
Signed Official Ordinance
Wholesale Contract Requirements
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The City of Georgetown has wholesale water contracts with several
surrounding cities including the cities of Leander, Florence, and Liberty Hill.
Those contracts require that those cities certify adoption of a Water
Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan in accordance with TCEQ
guidelines.
Regional Water Planning Group Notification
The services area for the City of Georgetown is located within the Regional
Water Planning Area G. A copy of the adopted Water Conservation Plan and
Drought Contingency Plan has been provided to Region G. A copy of the
transmittal is included in Appendix X.
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