HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 09-251 RESOLUTION NO. 09-251
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the 2009 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan is hereby adopted.
The Plan is substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Beaumont hereby renews its
commitment to Chapter 28, Article III, Section 28-59, "Drought Contingency."
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 25th day of
August, 2009.
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Mayor Becky Ames -
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CITY OF BEAUMONT
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
AND
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
SUBMITTED TO:
WATER CONSERVATION
AND
DROUGHT MANAGEMENT TEAM
WATER RIGHT PERMITTING
AVAILABILITY SECTION
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 1990
August 1992
October 2001
April 2005
April 2009
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EXHIBIT "A"
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION PLANNING DAT: UTILITY SURVEY
Name of Applicant: City of Beaumont-Water Utilities PWSID No. 1230001
Address: 1350 Langham Road
Beaumont, TX 77707
Telephone Number: (409) 785-3000
Fax Number: (409) 861-4836
Form Completed by: Dr. Hani J. Tohme, P.E.
Title: Water Utilities Director
Signature: Date:
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I. CUSTOMER DATA
A. Population and Service Area Data
1. Please provide a description of the service area. If the applicant has
Received a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) from the TCEQ, please
include a copy of the CCN and a service-area map.
The distribution system consists of 780 miles of water lines and six elevated storage
tanks with approximately 42,221 connections, encompassing a service area of 85.74
square miles. The service area is flat in nature and contains residential, commercial
and industrial customers. Water lines range in size from 2" to 42" in diameter.
Most of the city is operated as one pressure plane. However, a booster station in the
southern portion of the city serves the prison system. The north and west parts of
the city receive ground water, the remainder of the city receives surface water.
Refer to Appendix A for the CCN information.
2. Service area size(square miles): 85.74
3. Current population of service area: 121,579
4. Current population served by Utility:
a. Water 121,579 b. Wastewater 121,579
5. Population served by water utility 6. Projected population
for each of the previous five years: For service area:
Year Population Year Population
2004 129,130 2009 121,579
2005 123,799 2010 122,000
2006 122,230 2011 122,500
2007 123,400 2012 123,000
2008 121,800 2013 123,500
List source(s) and/or method(s) for the calculation of current and projected population:
Chamber of Commerce
Population for prison system 12,000
2009 population for Beaumont- 121,579
2013 projected population 123,500
Projected population increase in next five years based on ongoing developments and
housing projects.
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B. Active Connections
1. Current number of active connections by user type:
Treated water users: Metered Not metered Total
Residential 35,841 None 35,841
Commercial 4,555 None 4,555
Industrial 16 None 16
Public 174 None 174
Other None None
Is multi-family service with a single meter counted as Residential or Commercial?
Commercial
2. Net number of new connections per year for previous five years:
Tvoe 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Residential 181 14 488 (- 750) (- 175)
Commercial 36 85 (- 13) (- 165) 284
Industrial 2 None 4 (- 7) 9
Public (-3) 3 1 (- 7) 10
Other None None None None None
Note: The numbers submitted in the 2004 plan were actual new connections for the
year.
The numbers in this report represent the difference in the total connections
for consecutive years.
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C. High Volume Retail Customers
1. Two year average annual use (in 1,000 gallons) for the 5 highest volume retail and
wholesale customers whose water use is included in Section IIA2 on Page 5.
Customer Use (1000ea1./yr.) Treated or raw
water
(1) Federal Correctional Complex 299,194 Treated
(2) TDCJ/Utilities & Energy 264,688 Treated
(3) Lucite International 45,428 Treated
(4) Peak Sulfur Inc. 34,590 Treated
(5) Betz Chemical Co. 22,862 Treated
2. Two year average annual use (in 1,000 gallons) for wholesale and other customers whose
water use is not included in Section IIA2 on Page 5:
Customer Use Treated or Raw water
(1) N/A
IL WATER USE DATA FOR SERVICE AREA
A. Water Accounting Data
la. Amount of water diverted(pumped) for previous five years (in, 1000 gal.) Total
amount diverted for both ground and surface (raw water) sources.
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
January 701,962 690,903 713,514 663,022 706,487
February 673,382 614,825 608,433 633,463 633,013
March 728,567 691,736 680,552 691,387 674,456
April 710,201 727,440 718,292 643,585 672,023
May 736,788 806,475 768,657 685,774 701,487
June 720,606 829,037 744,661 681,743 730,891
July 815,843 797,793 731,624 688,225 751,804
August 872,421 802,430 779,332 754,186 744,736
September 867,077 814,851 723,937 654,375 784,641
October 784,932 857,651 694,329 779,155 790,196
November 724,003 715,629 652,025 694,111 723,681
December 729,761 706,189 670,216 678,421 706,971
Total 9,065,543 9,054,959 8,485,582 8,247,447 8,620,386
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lb. Please indicate how the above figures were determined (e.g. from a master meter
located at the point of diversion from a stream or located at a point where raw water
enters the treatment plant, or from water sales).
Master meters on raw water entering the treatment plant and meters on well flow
at the ground water pump station.
2. Amount of water (in 1,000 gallons) delivered (sold) as recorded by the following
account types(See#1, Appendix A) for the past five years. Total Consumption includes
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Public, and other.
Year Total Consumption + Used for water treatment Total
2004 6,206,675 131,332 6,338,007
2005 6,389,841 175,590 6,565,431
2006 5,995,283 184,907 6,180,190
2007 5,410,261 137,766 5,548,027
2008 5,714,711 155,408 5,870,119
Note: Volume used for treatment decreased due to changing the type of polymer
suggested by research and experimentation.
3. Unaccounted-for water 4. Annual peak-to-average daily use ratio
Year Amount(gal) % Year Average MGD Peak MGD Ratio
04 2,727,536 30.09 04 24,410 34,138 1.399
05 2,489,528 27.49 05 24.808 34,530 1.392
06 2,305,392 27.16 06 23.248 30.896 1.329
07 2,699,420 32.73 07 22.596 28.602 1.266
08 2,750,267 31.90 08 23.553 33.961 1.442
5. Municipal per capita water use for previous five years(in gallons per capita per day):
(Industrial Sales are not available)
Total Industrial Municipal
Year Population Diverted/Year Sales Per Capita Use
04 129,130 9,065,543,000 N/A 192
05 123,799 9,054,959,000 N/A 200
06 122,230 8,485,582,000 N/A 190
07 123,400 8,247,447,000 N/A 183
08 121,800 8,620,386,000 N/A 194
Note: In 2005 and 2008 Hurricanes Rita and Ike caused extensive damage to the
City of Beaumont that required continuous flushing for over 2 months. The
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salt intrusion during Hurricane Ike required the pumping of salt water into
the distribution system that had to be flushed out. This emergency situation
caused the increase in the Municipal per Capita Use value that has seen a
decline since 2004.
6. Seasonal water use for the previous five years(in gallons/person/day):
Base per Summer per Seasonal
Year Population capita use capita use use
04 129,130 192 228 36
05 123,799 200 218 18
06 122,230 190 205 15
07 123,400 183 191 8
08 121,800 194 203 9
B. Projected Water Demands
Provide estimates for total water demands for the planning horizon of the utility. Indicate
sources of data and how projected water demands were determined. Attach additional sheet
if necessary.
The following table is part of a report that was prepared for the City of Beaumont by
Freese & Nichols in 2004.
The City of Beaumont maintains an excellent set of production records from which an
analysis of historic water usage can be made. The total requirements are computed by
adding the total of both surface and well water to City.
This historical average day per capita demand has increased steadily from the 1950's
through 2004 with slight fluctuation in demands reflecting wet and dry years. Average
water consumption and per capita usage for the years 1998 was very high due to an
extended drought period. The table that follows displays the figures for population,
per capita water demand (GPCD),total water requirement for an average day (MGD),
and maximum daily requirements (MGD) excluding raw water usage. When this
report was prepared in 2004, it projected no decrease in the per capita demand
(GPCD) due to previous historic trends. However, the actual per capita values are less
than the 2004 projections by 5 and 12 percent for 2005 and 2007 respectively. The
decreasing per capita demand values is a result of increased usage of water
conservation measures. A couple of examples would be a leak detection program
conducted in 2007 and 2008, and continuous public education. The Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB) estimates these savings in per capita per day to be as
follows:
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City of Beaumont
Projected Water Requirements
Year Projected Beaumont Per Capita Total Requirements Maximum
Population Demand for Avg Day (MGD) Daily
GPCD Requirements
1950 94014 89.0 8.36 14.21
1960 119175 111.0 13.22 22.47
1970 117548 138.0 16.22 27.57
1980 118102 175.0 20.65 35.11
1990 114323 159.0 18.21 27.70
1997 119838 186.0 22.31 37.93
1998 120595 211.0 25.39 43.16
2000 122109 210.0 25.64 43.59
2005 125772 209.5 26.35 44.80
2010 129545 209.0 27.07 46.02
2015 133431 208.5 27.82 47.29
2020 137434 208.0 28.59 48.60
Population figures for 1950-1990 were taken from U.S. Census data. Population figures
for 1997 and 1998 were derived using a 3.2% grown rate predicted by SETRPC for this
period. Population figures from 2000-2020 were taken from the SETRPC estimated
growth rate. Average day requirements for 1950 to 1998 were provided by the City of
Beaumont. Per capita usage from 1998 through 2020 were based on below normal
rainfall (drought) conditions and a decrease of 0.5 GPCD per 5 year increment based
on increased usage of water conservation plumbing fixtures, and water conservation
programs implemented by the city.
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III. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
A. Water Supply Sources
1. List all current water supply and the amounts available with each:
Source Amount Available
Surface Water: Neches River 50 MGD
Groundwater: Chicot Aquifer 16 MGD
Contracts: None None
Other: None None
B. Treatment and Distribution System
1. Design daily capacity of system: 56 MGD
2. Please describe the water system. Include the number of treatment plants, wells, and
storage tanks. If possible, include a sketch of the system layout.
The City of Beaumont is served by one surface water treatment plant and one
ground water pump station. The Neches River is the raw water source for the
surface water treatment plant (40 MGD). The surface water treatment plant is a
conventional-type water treatment plant with normal disinfection, up flow
pulsate clarifier, and dual media filtration. The raw water flows from the Neches
River to the surface water treatment plant via a canal system, pump station, and
pipe. The canal system has three intakes from the Neches River: Weiss Bluff
intake, Bunn's Bluff intake, and Lawson's intake. Only one intake is in use at a
time. Bunn's Bluff, Gravity flow intake is the normal operating intake. Lawson's
intake is used only in emergencies. The raw water is pumped from the end of
Bunn's Canal to the rapid mix where alum is added as the primary coagulant. If
necessary caustic, is added to increase alkalinity. The water proceeds through
the up flow clarifiers to the filters. Chlorine can be added at this point, before
filtration, for disinfection zone l; however, D1 is normally not utilized.
Phosphate is added before and after filtration for sequestration of manganese.
Chlorine, caustic and fluoride are added after filtration, just before the water
reaches the clear well, a 5 million gallon ground storage tank. D2 is from the
clear well influent to clear well effluent. After the clear well ammonia is added to
form chloramines and caustic is added to increase the pH. The water is then
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pumped to the distribution system. The ground water system (16 MGD) consists
of three wells, two 5 million gallon ground storage tanks and four booster pumps,
all located in Hardin County north of Beaumont. The wells pump from the
Chicot Aquifer (a minor aquifer within the Gulf Coast aquifer). Free chlorine is
added before and after the ground storage tanks. The water is pumped from the
ground storage tanks to the distribution system.
The distribution system consists of 780 miles of water lines and six elevated
storage tanks with approximately 42,221 connections, encompassing a service
area of 85.74 sq. miles. Water lines range in size from 2" to 42" in diameter.
Most of the city is operated as one pressure plane. However, a booster station in
the southern portion of the city serves the prison system. The north and west
parts of the city receive ground water, the remainder of the city receives surface
water. Refer to Appendix B.
IV. WASTEWATER SYSTEM
A. Wastewater System Data
1. Design Capacity of wastewater treatment plant: 46 M D
2. Briefly describe the wastewater system(s) of the area serviced by the water utility.
Describe how treated wastewater is disposed of Where applicable, identify treatment
plant(s) with the TCEQ name and number, the operator, owner, and if wastewater is
discharged, the receiving stream. Please provide a sketch or map which located the
plant(s) discharge points or disposal sites.
The City of Beaumont's Wastewater Treatment Plant is a high rate continuous
recirculation, two stage bio-trickling filter plant followed by three polishing
ponds. Following chlorination and dechlorination the wastewater treatment
plant's effluent is pumped to a constructed wetland for tertiary treatment prior to
being discharged into a natural wetland and then to the receiving stream. Plant
site is locate at 4900 Lafin Road, approximately 3000 feet south of US Highway 69
and Highway 124 in Jefferson County. Since 2003 the wastewater treatment
plant received a major upgrade to its treatment units, electrical and SCADA
system.
The City of Beaumont's Wastewater Treatment Plant is owned and operated by
the City and is identified by TCEQ Permit Number 100501-020 Hillebrandt
Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Treatment effluent discharged is into Hillebrandt Bayou in segment number 0704
of the Neches-Trinity Coastal River Basin.
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The City of Beaumont's wastewater treatment plant disposes of its aerobically
digested sludge at the City of Beaumont's Type 1 Landfill (TCEQ Number 1486)
owned and operated by the City of Beaumont. Refer to Appendix C.
B. Wastewater Data for Service Area
1. Percent of water service area serviced by wastewater system: 100%
2. Monthly volume treated for previous five years(in 1,000 gallons):
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
January 467,110 917,330 516,240 1,019,760 1,524,100
February 459,520 495,090 430,280 759,390 800,500
March 483,030 911,050 429,140 803,850 753,790
April 611,760 484,220 357,070 956,970 563,520
May 695,940 489,130 500,440 742,090 565,220
June 508,460 904,280 594,050 1,081,630 602,040
July 525,410 653,560 1,385,510 1,475,760 678,400
August 481,120 710,490 548,450 647,920 1,242,960
September 546,580 870,776 597,280 840,050 620,920
October 490,510 835,140 1,078,770 528,150 669,390
November 819,250 824,226 366,090 689,800 738,760
December 571,920 934,770 572,940 783,190 1,068,110
Total 6,661,610 9,030,062 7,346,260 10,328,560 7,989,670
V. UTILITY OPERATING DATA
A.Water and Wastewater Rates and Rate Structure (Indicated if there are different rate
structures for industrial users).
ORDINANCE NO. 04-042
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDIND CHAPTER 28, SECTION28-50 and
28-51, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE TO INCREASE WATER AND
WASTEWATER RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1 IN THE YEARS 2004, 2005, AND
2006; PROVIDING FOR SEVERRABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND
PROVIDIND A PENALITY.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
ARTICLE HL WATER AND SEWER
REGULATIONS GENERALLY*
Section I
*Note: Additional provision for regulations and rates may be contained in
ordinances and papers not contained in this Code.
Sec. 28.50. Water service rates.
(a) Effective October 1, 2008, as shown below, the following rates per month shall be the rates
charged for water service furnished to customers within and outside of the corporate limits of the
City except as provided in paragraph(b) of this section.
Water/Sewer Rate Increase
October 1, 2008
Minimum Monthly Rates
WATER
Meter Size/Inches Inside City Rate Outside City Rate
5/8 $9.02 $13.54
1 9.98 14.97
1 1/2 10.95 16.41
2 13.66 20.50
3 27.77 41.66
4 33.66 50.49
6 60.67 90.99
8 83.45 125.16
10 114.84 172.27
12 143.17 214.76
Usage rate first 1,000 gallons Minimum Minimum
Over 1,000 gallons $ per $3.05 $4.58
1,000 gallons
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(b) The rate for senior citizens who comply with subsection (c) below will be at a discounted rate
equivalent to the rate per one thousand(1,000)gallons of water.
(c) Eligible senior citizens shall mean customers residing in a single-family residence inside the city
who are over the age of sixty-five (65) years. To obtain the monthly minimum charge deduction,
persons eligible must file a sworn application on a form provided therefor, with water customer
services. Upon approval of the application the senior citizen's monthly minimum charge shall be
applicable for the life of the applicant.
(Ord. No. 88-72, § 1, 8-9-88; Ord. No. 89-79, § 1, 10-24-89; Ord. No. 90-68, § 1, 11-13-90; Ord.
No. 92-81, § 1, 12-8-92; Ord. No. 00-45, § 1, 5-30-00; Ord. No. 00-56, § 1, 6-27-00; Ord. No. 04-
042, § 1, 6-22-04; Ord. No. 07-093, § 1, 9-25-07; Ord. No. 08-075, § 1, 9-9-08)
Editor's note: Ord. No. 88-72, § 1, adopted Aug. 9, 1988, repealed §§ 28-50--28-55, pertaining to
water and sewer regulations and enacted new provisions designated as §§ 28-50--28-55 to read as
herein set out. Former §§ 28-50--28-55 derived from Code 1958, §§ 32-8, 32-9, 40-8, 40-9, 40-16;
Ord. No. 76-107, §§ 1-4, adopted Sept. 27, 1976; Ord. No. 76-108, § 1, adopted Sept. 26, 1976;
Ord. No. 76-125, § 1, adopted Oct. 19, 1976; Ord. No. 76-126, §§ 1, 2, adopted Oct. 19, 1976; Ord.
No. 81-26, § 1, adopted April 21, 1981; Ord. No. 82-5, § 1, adopted Jan. 12, 1982; Ord. No. 83-123,
§ 1 (App. A, § II), adopted Sept. 27, 1983; Ord. No. 84-127, § 1, adopted Sept. 25, 1984; Ord. No.
85-96, §§ 1, 2, adopted Sept. 24, 1985; Ord. No. 86-99, §§ 1, 2, adopted Sept. 23, 1986; Ord. No. 87-
15, § 1, adopted March 17, 1987 and Ord. No. 87-51, § 1, adopted July 7, 1987,
Sec. 28-51. Wastewater service rates.
(a) Effective October 1, 2008, in each year as shown below, the following rates per month shall be
the rates charged for wastewater services furnished to customers within and outside of the corporate
limits of the city where the wastewater produced by such customers is a normal strength wastewater
(150 mg/1 lb) except as provided in paragraph(b) of this section.
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WATER/SEWER RATE INCREASES
October 1, 2008
MINIMUM MONTHLY RATES
SEWER
Meter Size/Inches Inside City Rate Outside City Rate
5/8 $5.76 $8.63
1 5.86 8.78
11/2 5.95 8.92
2 6.47 9.69
3 7.32 10.97
4 10.72 16.09
6 17.57 26.33
8 21.47 32.22
10 29.29 43.92
12 37.09 55.62
Usage rate first 1,000 gallons Minimum Minimum
Over 1,000 gallons $ per $2.76 $4.15
1,000 gallons
(b) The rate for senior citizens who comply with subsection (c) below will be at a discounted rate
equivalent to the rate per one thousand (1,000)gallons of water.
(c) Eligible senior citizens shall mean customers residing in a single-family residence inside the city
who are over the age of sixty-five (65) years. To obtain the monthly minimum charge deduction,
persons eligible must file a sworn application on a form provided therefor, with water customer
Services. Upon approval of the application the senior citizen's monthly minimum charge shall be
applicable for the life of the applicant.
(d) (1)Residential sewer charges shall be based on the average of the actual monthly water usage of
the preceding months of November, December, January and February which preceded the months
billed.
(2) The monthly individual residential sewer volume charge shall not exceed the average of the
actual metered water volume usage for the previous months of November through February. Where
no preceding November through February monthly average volume is available from records, the
water customer services shall establish an average monthly volume based on the average monthly
usage of all residential users in each particular cycle route for the winter months set out above.
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(e) Commercial and industrial sewer usage charges shall be based on one hundred (100) percent of
the metered water usage. In circumstances where a commercial or industrial customer desires a
credit for metered water being consumed but not being returned to the sanitary sewer, it shall be the
responsibility of the user to furnish to the director of water utilities an engineering report, certified
by a professional engineer, that justifies and supports the discharge reduction as being a continuous
normal part of the process. Based on the data provided, the director of water utilities may estimate
said return or require submetering of the process water. Meter used for submetering shall be
furnished at the customer's expense and shall be approved by the director of water utilities.
(Ord. No. 88-72, § 1, 8-9-88; Ord. No. 89-79, § 2, 10-24-89; Ord. No. 90-68, § 2, 11-13-90; Ord.
No. 92-81, § 1, 12-8-92; Ord. No. 0045, § 2, 5-20-00; Ord. No. 00-56, § 2, 6-27-00; Ord. No. 04-
042, § 2, 6-22-04; Ord. No. 07-093, § 2, 9-25-07; Ord. No. 08-040, § 24, 5-13-08; Ord. No. 08-075,
§ 2, 9-9-08)
Note: See the editor's note at § 28-50.
VI. CONSERVATION GOALS
Please use the data provided in this survey to establish conservation goals(additional data may
be used).
A. Water conservation goals for municipal utilities are generally established to maintain or
reduce consumption, as measured in:
1. gallon per capita per day used;
2. unaccounted-for water uses;
3. peak-day to average-day ratio; and/or
4. an increase in reuse or recycling of water.
B. TCEQ conservation staff assess the reasonableness of water conservation goals based on
whether the applicant addresses the following steps:
1. identification of a water or wastewater problem;
2. performance of a system audit (completion of this form).
3. selection of goals based on the technical potential to save water as identified in the
audit; and
4. performance of a coast-benefit analysis of conservation strategies.
If at least the first three steps have been completed and are summarized in the water
conservation plan, then TCEQ staff can conclude that there is substantiated basis for the
goals, and that the water conservation plan is integrated into water management.
Therefore, the established conservation goals are deemed reasonable.
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C. Complete the following in gallons per capita per day(gpcd)to quantify the water
conservation goals for the utility's service area.
1. Estimation of the technical potential for reducing per capita water use:
Conservation Scenario
Most Likely Advanced
a. Reduction in unaccounted-for users: 7.0 34.5 gpcd
b. Reduction in indoor water uses due to
water-conserving plumbing fixtures: 6.0 21.7
c. Reduction in season use: 4.0 7.65
d. Reduction in water use due to public
education programs: 4.0 9.55
TOTAL TECHNICAL POTENTIAL FOR
REDUCING PER CAPITA WATER USE: 21.00 73.40
2. Planning goal
The planning goal equals the dry year per capita water use minus the total technical
potentials calculated in number one above.
Goal to be achieved by 2013 (in gpcd): 172 gpcd
Goal to be achieved by 2018 (in gpcd): 162 gpcd
Note: Projections are based on using actual 2007 values since the 2008 values
were effected by Hurricane Ike.
3. Needed reduction in per capita use to meet planning goal
Current per capita use: 183
Planning goal for 2013(from#2 above): 172
Planning goal for 2018(from#2 above): 162
Difference between current use and 2018 goal: 21 gpcd
(Represents needed reduction in per capita use to meet goal.)
4. Methods to reduce per capita use:
a. Water line replacement program:
In 2000 the City of Beaumont adopted an aggressive water line replacement
program. The program continue to replace approximately 20,000 linear feet of
water lines per year. The replacement of corroded, unlined cast iron water lines
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improves water quality, reduces water loss, and reduces production costs. Refer to
Appendix D.
b. Installation of conservative plumbing fixtures:
The City of Beaumont Code Enforcement section adopted the use of plumbing
fixtures that promotes water conservation. The City of Beaumont will continue to
enforce such measures.
c. Water Leak Detection and Elimination Program:
The water meter and alley lines relocation program, reduced the water leaks and
relocated the lines to the street making any future leak easier to detect.
The City of Beaumont contracted with ADS the leak detection program that
identified leaks and trained City staff on how to operate the equipment. The City is
in the process of buying leak detection equipment to conduct daily in-house leak
detection. Refer to Appendix E
d. Annual water meter testing.
In 2000 the City of Beaumont started conducting an annual test of all its meters 3
inches and larger. This program will continue to be a part of the standard
operations.
e. Water System Master Plan:
The City of Beaumont Contracted out to Schaumburg and Polk, Inc. the design of a
Master Plan that will be completed by the end of 2009. The Master Plan will field
survey and locate all existing lines, create a water model, and identify areas of low
pressures and potential water leaks.
f. Leak Detection Program:
The City of Beaumont executed a contract with ADS Environmental Services to
identify leaks in the distribution system. This program started in February 2007 and
was completed in April 2008. The leaks found have been repaired by City forces.
The City is in the process of buying leak detection equipment to establish an
ongoing leak detection program. Refer to Appendix F for Resolution and results of
study.
g. Self Audit Program:
The City of Beaumont will conduct a self audit for all its facilities every two years.
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h. Water Bill Inserts
In the next five years the City of Beaumont will continue to include inserts in the
water bills to educate the public on water conservation. In addition the City will
insert in the water bill a self audit to the customers to help them conserve water and
save money. Refer to Appendix G
i. Public Education:
The City of Beaumont adopted a five year educational program(2009 through
2013)that will continue to educate the public by presenting brochures at
community centers, town hall meetings, schools and entertainment festivals. In
addition, the City is sponsoring water conservation school programs and projects
Refer to Appendix H
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ATTACHMENTS
Appendix A Certificate of Convenience and Necessity(CCN), Site Maps
Appendix B Water Treatment Plant Flow Schematic
Appendix C Wastewater Treatment plant Flow Schematic
Appendix D Water Line Replacement Program
Appendix E Water Meter and Alley Lines Relocation Program
Appendix F Leak Detection Program
Appendix G Customer Self Audit
Appendix H Public Education Handout/School Programs
Appendix I Resolution R-92-184
Appendix J Ordinance No. 01-058
Apendix K Ordinance No. 01-078
Appendix L Drought Contingency Plan
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