HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 01 23 Informational 101 Potable & Reclaimed Water UseCOMMISSION AGENDA
Informational
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Consent
ITEM101
Public Hearings
Regular
January 23, 2012KSKL
Regular MeetingCity ManagerDepartment
REQUEST:
Utility Department Informing the City Commission on the Potable and Reclaimed Water
Use for 2011.
SYNOPSIS:
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the City Commission with data on potable and
reclaimed water use for calendar year 2011.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Potable Water
Potable water use for 2011 totaled 1,385,820,000 gallons, which is a reduction of
10,170,000 gallons (0.7%) from 2010. Groundwater withdrawals were at the lowest level
since 2002. According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association,
Central Florida is in a moderate drought period. We received 48.0 inches of rainfall in
2011, which is 3.6 inches less rainfall than last year and 6 inches below average rainfall
levels. The 2011 water use was also 304 million gallons or 18% below the St. Johns River
Water Management District Consumptive Use Permit allowance of 1,689,000 gallons.
Factors contributing to the decreased water demand may include the economy, empty
households, recent water rate increases, and a full time water conservation coordinator.
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Reclaimed Water:
Reclaimed water produced for 2011 totaled 687,784,000 gallons. Of this, 536,846,000
gallons were distributed for the purpose of commercial and residential irrigation and
150,938,000 gallons were disposed of at the percolation ponds and/or spray fields. In 2011,
more reclaimed water was distributed to residents rather than disposed than in the past five
years.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Water Conservation Coordinator monitors high consumption customers to assist in
managing their usage and lowering their bills through conservation. In addition, low or no
consumption meters are identified and replaced when needed to ensure usage is accurately
measured.
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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, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, 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
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