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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 01 26 Informational 201 Potable and Reclaimed Water Use for 2014COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 201 Informational X Consent Public Hearings Regular January 26, 2015 KS KL Regular Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: The Utility Department wishes to inform the City Commission of the potable and reclaimed water use for 2014. SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the City Commission with data on the potable and reclaimed water distributed for calendar year 2014. CONSIDERATIONS: Potable Water: In 2014, the City distributed 1,169,860,000 gallons of potable water, which is 10% decrease in distribution from 2013 and the lowest usage in 22 years. We received 61 inches of rainfall in 2014; 16 inches more than in 2013. The annual water use in 2014 was 30% below the St. Johns River Water Management District Consumptive Use Permit allowance of 1,671,700,000 gallons. Factors contributing to the decreased water demand may include the economy, empty households, rate elasticity, and an increased awareness of effective water conservation measures. Informational 201 PAGE 1 OF 3 - January 26, 2015 Reclaimed Water: Production of reclaimed water for the 2014 calendar year totaled 763,994,000 gallons, which is a decrease of 2% from 2013. Of this total, 515,201,000 gallons were distributed for the purpose of commercial and residential irrigation, which is an increase of 3.9% from 2013. Also, 248,793,000 gallons were disposed of at the percolation ponds and /or sprayfields, which is a decrease in disposal of 12.8% from 2013. Annual Reclaimed Water Use 904 90 w soo so ID goo e Sao 74 +" 4 � 540 Water Produced c ! 60 ,c 400 i ,� ir*wA Irrigation Flows f 100 50 DisRO sal Flows 200 RImnfMII in inches "n 40 � 100 0 30 7007 7008 2409 2410 2011 2012 2013 2014 Yiax FISCAL IMPACT: Potable and reclaimed water rates were increased by 2% in 2014. Informational 201 PAGE 2 OF 3 - January 26, 2015 4 14 10 Hal P0faWe Ilf -at►r I e �Toud Wain Rimgea — C17PPe miftdCapaaiiy —d�- Anms &IR&in Fal Inekes Z000.00 100.0 90.0 1,800.00 — — — 80.0 ° 1,600.00 = — — — — — — 711-0 o 64-0 � -�5 1.400.00 — — 54-0'M 40.0 0 a 1 ,200.00 30 0 u 1,000.00 211.0-5 10-0 804.04 0.0 -P n4" Year Reclaimed Water: Production of reclaimed water for the 2014 calendar year totaled 763,994,000 gallons, which is a decrease of 2% from 2013. Of this total, 515,201,000 gallons were distributed for the purpose of commercial and residential irrigation, which is an increase of 3.9% from 2013. Also, 248,793,000 gallons were disposed of at the percolation ponds and /or sprayfields, which is a decrease in disposal of 12.8% from 2013. Annual Reclaimed Water Use 904 90 w soo so ID goo e Sao 74 +" 4 � 540 Water Produced c ! 60 ,c 400 i ,� ir*wA Irrigation Flows f 100 50 DisRO sal Flows 200 RImnfMII in inches "n 40 � 100 0 30 7007 7008 2409 2410 2011 2012 2013 2014 Yiax FISCAL IMPACT: Potable and reclaimed water rates were increased by 2% in 2014. Informational 201 PAGE 2 OF 3 - January 26, 2015 COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. ATTACHMENTS: None Informational 201 PAGE 3 OF 3 - January 26, 2015