The commission has
embarked on an ambitious water conservation program. The following
conservation policies were adopted to reduce the demand for water.
Resolution 81-9 -- Requires applications
for new water withdrawals subject to DRBC review under Section 3.8
of the Compact to include and describe water-conserving practices
and technology designed to minimize the use of water by municipal,
industrial, and agricultural users.
Resolution 86-12 -- Requires metering, recording,
and reporting of all water withdrawals in excess of 100,000 gallons
per day (gpd).
Resolution 87-6 (Revised) -- Requires water
purveyors to develop and undertake leak detection and repair programs
if they distribute water in excess of 100,000 gpd. Purveyors are
responsible for submitting leak detection and repair plans for review
and approval.
Resolution 87-7 (Revised) -- Requires water
purveyors to install meters incident to the provision or maintenance
of service at the retail level. Universal service metering was mandated
by September 28, 1998.
Resolution 88-2 (Revision No. 2) -- Sets
water conservation performance standards for plumbing fixtures and
fittings. The regulation covers water closets, urinals, showerheads,
and faucets. State and local compliance was required by July 1,
1991.
Resolution 92-2 -- Requires water purveyors
seeking DRBC approval for the new or expanded water withdrawals
to submit water conservation plans with permit applications. Purveyors
seeking approval for new or expanded withdrawals in excess of one
million gpd shall evaluate the feasibility of implementing a water
conservation pricing structure and billing program and include this
evaluation in the water conservation plan.
Resolution
2001-8 -- Amends the DRBC's Comprehensive Plan and Water Code
to establish water usage reporting requirements.