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Ad Hoc Committee Members
Tony Estremera
Richard P. Santos
Brian Schmidt
AGENDA
WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
Thursday, March 13, 2014
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Headquarters Building Boardroom
5700 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
Time Certain:
1:30 p.m.
1.
Call to Order/Roll Call
2.
Time Open for Public Comment on Any Item Not on Agenda
Comments should be limited to two minutes. If the Committee wishes to discuss a
subject raised by the speaker, it can request placement on a future agenda.
3.
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
4.
Discuss and Define Ad Hoc Committee Purpose and Outcome
5.
Discussion Items
a. Ideas for policies and programs to advance water use efficiency
b. Water Conservation Programs – increase rebates?
c. Identify opportunities for Board members to communicate with other elected
officials regarding development and enforcement of local ordinances
d. Identify opportunities for Board members to present to local organizations and
neighborhood groups
e. Consideration of other items related to short-term and long-term water
conservation
6.
Review and Clarification of Ad Hoc Committee’s Action Items (Glenna Brambill)
7.
Review and Discuss Ad Hoc Committee Work Plan
a. Schedule Next Meeting/Time
8.
Adjourn
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant
to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for
public inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Board at the Santa Clara Valley Water District Headquarter
Building, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA., 95118, at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body.
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wishing to attend committee meetings. Please advise the Clerk of the Board office of any special needs by calling
1-408-630-2277.
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F720D02 (A) (4-29-11)
Meeting Date:
3/13/2014
Agenda Item No.:
5
Unclassified Manager:
Joan Maher
E-mail:
[email protected]
Committee:
Water Conservation Ad Hoc
WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC COMMITTEE AGENDA MEMO
SUBJECT:
Discussion Items
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss and consider information regarding water conservation current and planned efforts for
drought response and as it relates to Board Water Supply Goal 2.1 and Water Supply Objective
2.1.5 and provide feedback to staff.
POLICY RATIONALE:
Water Supply Objective 2.1.5: Maximize water use efficiency, water conservation and demand
management opportunities
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1: Water Conservation FY 2012-13 Annual Report
Attachment 2: Water Conservation Program Rebate Amounts
Attachment 3: Santa Clara County Model Water Shortage Contingency Plan
SUMMARY:
On January 28, 2013, the District Board heard the “Annual Water Supply Planning Process and
Initial 2014 Water Supply Outlook” and participated in a discussion of prospective District drought
responses.
Included in this discussion item was consideration of establishing a Water
Conservation Ad Hoc Committee. On February 25, 2014 staff returned to the Board to formally
establish the Ad Hoc Committee and discuss the potential scope, including:
•
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Examine existing long-term conservation programs that could benefit from increased
rebates;
Examine new policies and programs that may advance water use efficiency in Santa Clara
County;
Identify opportunities for Board members to communicate with other elected officials
regarding development and enforcement of local ordinances;
Identify opportunities for Board members to present to local organizations and
neighborhood groups;
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The Board agreed to these items and added a fifth:
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Consider other items related to short-term and long-term water conservation
To help facilitate discussion, staff has included the FY 13 Water Conservation Annual Report
(attachment 1), a table summarizing current rebate amounts and average cost of device
(attachment 2), and the Santa Clara County Model Water Shortage Contingency Plan that was
developed by a working group of the water retailers in 2011 (attachment 3).
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Water Conservation
FY 2012-13 Annual Report
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Attachment 1
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Summary
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WATER CONSERVATION ANNUAL REPORT FY 2012-13
About Us
The Santa Clara Valley Water District manages an
integrated water resources system that includes the supply
of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship
of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County’s 1.8 million
residents. The district effectively manages 10 dams and
surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants,
a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres
of groundwater recharge ponds and more than 275 miles
of streams. We provide wholesale water and groundwater
management services to local municipalities and private
water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes
and businesses in Santa Clara County.
Summary
Total Water Conser vation Savings in FY 2012/13
This 12th annual Water
Conservation Report documents
the actions taken by the Santa
Clara Valley Water District,
and the community at large,
to achieve water conservation
goals for FY 2012/13.
Agriculture 2%
1,000 AF/year
Landscape 2%
1,200 AF/year
Commercial 13%
7,500 AF/year
Water conservation, which
is primarily funded through
groundwater production
charges, is an essential
component in meeting the water
district’s mission of providing a
reliable water supply to current
and future generations.
TOTAL:
56,000 AF/year
1,900,000
450,000
1,800,000
400,000
1,700,000
350,000
1,600,000
300,000
1,500,000
250,000
1,400,000
200,000
1,300,000
150,000
1,200,000
100,000
1,100,000
50,000
1,000,000
0
1980
1987
1993
population
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1999
2005
2012
2013
water use (AF)
Attachment 1
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Water Use (acre-feet)
Population and Water Use Over Time
Population
The water district’s annual
budget for water conservation
in FY 2012/13 was $5.7
million, with approximately
$4.5 million of that set aside
for program implementation
($1.2 million was for labor
and overhead). Because of the
investments the water district
has made in water conservation
since 1992, water use in Santa
Clara County has remained
relatively flat despite a 25%
increase in population over
the same time period.
Residential 83%
46,300 AF/year
Summary
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In addition to helping meet long-term
water supply goals, the water district’s
programs help meet short-term demands
during critically dry periods as well
as during a water shortage due to a
catastrophe, such as an earthquake.
Although Santa Clara Valley, and
California as a whole, experienced
another year of below-average amount
of rainfall in FY 2012/13, the water
supply available to Santa Clara County
was sufficient to meet demands, due
in large part to healthy groundwater
reserves and continuing water
conservation.
The Water Conservation Unit continually
evaluates the water conservation
programs, making changes and
improvements to its programs based on
customer satisfaction surveys, stakeholder
feedback, technology updates and data
analysis. These adjustments help create
programs that are easy to use and as
cost effective as possible.
As a result of the water district’s and the
community’s efforts, 56,000 acre-feet
of water was saved in FY 2012/13.
However, this amount is still slightly below
the annual target needed to meet its
long-term goal of saving 98,500 acrefeet of water by year 2030, when water
conservation efforts are projected to
account for approximately 20 percent
of the county’s total water supply.
In order to coordinate efforts to promote
water conservation, the water district
continued to foster its partnerships with
its water retailers. To that end, the district
worked closely with the water retailers on
program development as well as water
conservation outreach and education.
Additionally, cost-sharing agreements
between the water district and the water
retailers for water district-administered
water conservation programs reached
more than $900,000. Lastly, the water
district was recognized by the city of
Cupertino through a proclamation
commending and recognizing the water
district for its support of the city’s Do-ItYourself Green@Home Toolkit.
As for grant funding, in FY 2012/13,
the water district was part of a group of
San Francisco Bay Area water agencies
that received a state of California
Proposition 84, Chapter 2, Round 1,
Integrated Regional Water Management
grant. The grant funds were shared
among the water agencies for programs
that include high-efficiency clothes
washer, toilet, and landscape rebates.
These water agencies will also
be applying for funding for next
round of grant funding in FY 2013/14.
Water Supply Porfolio
Water Conser vation Programs
Program Name
Program
Participation
for FY 2012/13
Total Program
Participation
to Date
1,135
2,887
11,586
4,453
34,496
15,999
149,332
317,623
Local Water
30%
Imported Water
55%
Recycled Water
5%
Residential Programs
Water Wise House Calls
Residential High-Efficency Toilet Program*
Residential High-Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate Program
Showerhead/Aerator Distribution Program
Landscape Programs
Landscape Survey Program
Weather-Based Irrigation Controller
Landscape Conversion Rebates
Irrigation Hardware Rebates
49
1,570
137
1,190
128
1,162
84
682
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional (CII) Programs
Commercial Clothes Washer Rebate Program
CII & Multi-Family Dwelling High-Efficiency Toilet
Installation Program**
Water Efficient Technologies Program
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Program
Submeter Rebate Program
Aerator Distribution (0.5 gpm)
CII High-Efficiency Urinal Valve Retrofit Program
CII High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program
199
4,164
607
23,038
4
35
374
650
349
5
95
4,498
5,575
7,001
1,395
89
* In addition, the water district has rebated/installed 244,494 residential Ultra-Low Flush Toilets.
** In addition, the water district has rebated/installed 8,870 commercial Ultra-Low Flush Toilets.
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Conserved Water
10%
Source: FY 2014-18 Water Utility Enterprise
Attachment 1
Operation Plan
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Water Conservation at Home
Water Conservation in the Home
The water district continues to expand programs in the
residential sector, which remains one of the key areas for
water conservation. The water district employs a variety of
incentives and rebates, one-on-one home visits with free
installation of water-saving devices, workshops, and outreach
at community events to promote residential water savings.
In FY 2012/13, the total annual savings attributable to all
residential conservation programs reached 46,300 acre-feet.
Measuring a lawn during a Water-Wise House Call.
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Attachment 1
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Water Conservation at Home
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Water-Wise House Call Program
The water district has been providing free Water Wise House Calls to Santa Clara County
residents since 1998. The program is available to residents of single family homes and to
owners/managers of apartments, condominiums and mobile home complexes. During the
survey, technicians check and install free toilet flappers, showerheads and aerators, check
for toilet flapper leaks, measure fixture flow rates and offer conservation information.
Surveyors also test the customer’s irrigation system for distribution uniformity, calculate and
program a personalized irrigation schedule, and provide landscaping tips. The survey also
serves as a pre-inspection for the Landscape Rebate Program.
The surveyors performed over 1,100 residential home surveys during FY 2012/13. More
than 34,000 home surveys have been completed since the program began.
Checking a water meter.
Residential High-Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate Program
The water district began offering rebates for new, qualifying water-efficient clothes washers
in 1995. In FY 2012/13, 11,586 rebates were issued; since the program began, more than
149,000 rebates have been issued.
The HEW rebate is $125 and includes a combined water and energy rebate in conjunction
with PG&E, as part of a large Bay Area-wide regional program. The partnership with PG&E
and the other participating water agencies began in January of 2008 and allows customers
to apply for the rebate using one application form for both the water and energy rebate.
This program continues to transform the market by offering rebates for the most efficient
machines (Tier 3), while making it easier for customers to apply for the combined rebate.
High efficiency clothes washer.
High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program
The water district’s High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) Rebate Program began in FY 2003/04
and continues to provide a rebate of up to $125 per toilet to residents when they replace
their old, inefficient (3.5 gallons per flush or more) toilets with a new qualifying HET. This
year, the district also offered qualifying businesses and institutions HET rebates that did
not wish to participate in the CII High-Efficiency Toilet and Urinal Flush Valve Installation
Program. HETs use at least 20 percent less water than the federally regulated 1.6 gpf toilets
and include three types of technologies: pressure assisted flush, which utilizes a flush valve
similar to commercial grade toilets; dual-flush toilets which have full and half-flush options;
and gravity flush toilets.
The water district has issued approximately 16,000 High-Efficiency Toilet rebates since
the program began in FY 2003/04. In FY 2012/13, a total of 2,887 residential and
five commercial rebates were issued.
High efficiency toilet.
Low-Flow Showerhead and Residential Aerator Distribution Program
In FY 2012/13, the water district distributed 2,628 residential aerators and 1,825 low-flow
showerheads. Showerheads and aerators are provided free of charge, by request, to the
public and to local water retailers; they are also installed in residences during Water-Wise
House Calls.
More than 317,000 showerheads and aerators have been distributed since the program started.
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Attachment 1
Low flow showerhead.
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Water Conservation in Business
Water Conservation in
Business
The water district combines education,
surveys and technical assistance, and
financial incentives to encourage
reduced water consumption among
commercial, industrial and institutional
water users.
Annual water savings attributable to
business conservation programs reached
7,500 acre-feet in FY 2012/13.
Vacuum pump, replaced with a rebate from the custom/measured rebate program.
Commercial Rebate Program
In FY 2012/13, in order to streamline and make the commercial conservation programs easier for commercial sites to
understand and participate in, the water district combined several existing programs into one program: the Commercial
Rebate Program. Additionally, several new rebates were added. Qualifying projects are divided up into two types:
Set Rebates and Custom or Measured Rebates. The Commercial Rebate Program now consists of:
Custom/Measured Rebate Program
(formerly the Water Efficient Technologies Program)
The Custom or Measured Rebate Program (formerly known as the Water Efficient Technologies Program) provides
rebates for process, technology, and equipment retrofits that save water. The rebate rate is $4.00 per hundred
cubic feet (CCF) of water saved annually with a minimum annual water savings requirement of 100 CCF.
Since 1997, the water district and the City of San José have maintained a cost-sharing agreement to help fund this
program. To date, the water district has funded (either entirely or through cost-sharing with the City of San José)
roughly 95 projects saving approximately 642,300 CCF/year. In FY 2012/13, there were four projects, which
save a combined amount of roughly 10,590 CCF/year. These projects included an ozone laundry system; a reuse
of acid waste neutralization water project; and two large showerhead retrofit projects.
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Attachment 1
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Rebates
Commercial Clothes Washer Rebates
The Commercial Clothes Washer Rebate Program provides Laundromats
and apartment complexes in Santa Clara County a rebate of up to $400
for each purchased or leased commercial high-efficiency clothes washer.
The water district rebates only the most water efficient machines. By
doing this, the water district hopes to influence buyers to make the most
water-efficient choice (Tier 3) and maximize water savings. The Commercial
Clothes Washer Rebate Program provided 199 rebates in FY 2012/13.
Since the start of the program, approximately 4,100 rebates have
been issued.
Commercial clothes washer.
Connectionless Food Steamers Rebates
The Connectionless Food Steamer Rebate was added to the Commercial
Rebate Program in FY 2012/13. The rebate is for up to $485 per
compartment for changing from a water-intensive connected steamer
to one that uses a pan in the bottom of the steamer (“connectionless”).
Air-Cooled Ice Machine Rebates
The Air-Cooled Ice Machine Rebate was added to the Commercial
Rebate Program in FY 2012/13 and gives up to $1,000 per machine,
for replacing a water-cooled ice machine for one that is air-cooled.
Ice maker.
High-Efficiency Urinal Rebates
The High-Efficiency Urinal Rebate was added to the Commercial Rebate
Program in FY 2012/13. Commercial facilities that have old, inefficient
urinals can take advantage of this rebate by replacing these fixtures with
WaterSense certified ones that flush at 0.125 gallons or less. The rebate
is up to $300 per urinal.
Submeter Rebates
Commercial urinals.
This program, which began as a pilot program in FY 2000/01, gives
a rebate for every water submeter installed at mobile home parks,
condominium or apartment complexes. During the three-year pilot
program, 1,187 rebates were installed in mobile home parks. Water use
records from participating mobile home parks showed an average water
savings of 23 percent per mobile home. Due to the results of the pilot
study, the program was initiated again in 2007, and expanded to include
condominium and apartment complexes in FY 2012/13. In FY 2012/13,
374 water submeters were installed, bringing the total number rebated
to 5,775.
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Residential water submeter.
Attachment 1
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08
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Distribution
The water district provides pre-rinse spray valves, with a flow rate of 1.15
gallons per minute, to commercial site, such as restaurants, corporate cafeterias
and commercial kitchens. In FY 2012/13, a postcard was sent to restaurants
promoting the availability of these devices which are available for free by calling
the water district. The water district also provides sprayers to water retailers to
distribute to their commercial customers. A total of 35 of these sprayers were
distributed through this program in FY 2012/13. Roughly 4,500 sprayers have
been installed since the program began in FY 2002/03.
Pre-rinse spray nozzle.
Commercial Faucet Aerator Program
For the last several years the water district has been offering free faucet
aerators, with a flow rate of 0.5 gallons per minute, to qualifying businesses
and schools to replace aerators that are currently flowing at 1.0 gpm or more.
The water district distributed 650 of these 0.5 gpm aerators in FY 2012/13.
Since the water district started this program, over 7,000 of these aerators
have been distributed.
Commercial low–flow faucet aerator.
Commercial and Apartment High-Efficiency Toilet and
Urinal Flush Valve Installation Program
This program installs high-efficiency toilets (HETs) and urinal flush valves
(HEUs) in the commercial, industrial and institutional sectors, as well as in
the multi-family sector.
There were 349 HETs installed in the commercial, industrial and institutional
sectors and 258 HETs installed in the multi-family dwelling sector, for a total of
about 600 installations for FY 2012/13. There were also 349 high-efficiency
urinal flush valves installed in FY 2012/13. Since the program began, more
than 24,400 HETs and HEUs have been installed.
Inserting a high-efficiency flush valve into
a urinal.
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Attachment 1
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Water Conservation in Landscape
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Measuring irrigation efficiency.
On average, about half of the water used by residents in the county goes to irrigating outdoor landscape. Landscape
offers the greatest potential for water savings in both the residential and commercial sectors. The water district offers
a variety of programs, from landscape evaluations to rebates for converting qualifying landscape and upgrading to
water-efficient irrigation equipment, as well as classes and workshops, all of which help businesses and homeowners
become more water efficient. The water savings attributed to these programs for FY 2012/13 is approximately 1,200
acre-feet per year.
Landscape Survey Program
Since 1994, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has been helping landscape
managers improve their irrigation efficiency. Through the innovative Landscape Survey
Program, surveyors perform complimentary evaluations to assist Commercial, Industrial,
and Institutional (CII) as well as multi-family property owners to understand and better
manage their water use. Landscape surveys have shown a potential savings of up to
$1,000 in water savings per acre of irrigated landscape.
The Landscape Survey Program is available to any Santa Clara County business owner
or property manager who would like to improve the efficiency of their irrigation system
and has 5,000 square feet or more of irrigated landscape. The survey also prequalifies
CII and multi-family sites for the Landscape Rebate Program.
The components of a Landscape Survey include: a system check and irrigation budget,
site-specific recommendations and scheduling, as well as a site report. In FY 2012/13,
the Landscape Survey Program evaluated 49 sites. Since the program began, more than
1,500 sites have been surveyed.
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High-efficiency rotating nozzle.
Attachment 1
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Landscape Rebate Program
The Landscape Rebate Program is designed to assist homeowners, commercial,
industrial and institutional property owners, as well as multi-family complexes
increase their outdoor water use efficiency by converting to qualifying low water
using landscape and/or upgrading to qualifying irrigation equipment. Simple
changes in plant type and irrigation methods can greatly reduce the water
required for an attractive landscape. There are many qualifying plants in Santa
Clara County that require little to no irrigation once established. There are also
several irrigation equipment upgrades that increase a site’s irrigation efficiency,
all of which can result in saving water, energy, and money.
The water district’s Landscape Rebate Program provides three types of rebates
that can be combined or issued separately: landscape conversion rebates,
irrigation hardware rebates, and weather-based irrigation controller rebates.
High-efficiency rotating nozzle.
Landscape Conversion Rebates
Approved sites can receive rebates for converting
to qualifying low water using landscape. Program
requirements include: a minimum of 50 percent qualifying
plant coverage, 2 to 3 inches of mulch, and a conversion to
drip/micro spray/ bubbler or no irrigation. In FY 2012/13,
128 sites participated, for a program total of 1,162 sites.
Irrigation Hardware Rebates
Measuring converted lanscape.
Approved sites can receive rebates for upgrading to
qualifying high efficiency irrigation equipment, including:
• Rain sensors
• High-efficiency nozzles
• Rotary sprinklers or spray bodies with pressure
regulation and/or check valves
• Dedicated landscape meters
In FY 2012/13, 84 rebates were awarded, for a program
total of 682 rebates.
Weather-Based Irrigation Controller Rebates
Adjusting an irrigation schedule.
Approved sites can receive rebates for upgrading to
qualifying weather–based irrigation controllers. The rebate
is based on the number of qualifying stations per controller.
Smart controllers, or weather–based irrigation controllers,
can save up to 20 percent of irrigation water usage.
In FY 2012/13, there were 137 rebates awarded, for
a program total of 1,190 rebates.
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Weather-based irrigation controller.
Attachment 1
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Water Conservation in Agriculture
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Water Conservation in Agriculture
The water district provides growers with a variety of tools, education and technical
assistance to help growers increase their irrigation efficiency. The water savings
attributed to these programs for FY 2012/13 is approximately 1,000 acre-feet per year.
California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS)
This free service provides daily reference evapotranspiration estimates to
growers and landscape irrigators to use for irrigation scheduling. Reference
evapotranspiration is the water use of a standardized cool season green grass
surface. Estimates of the evapotranspiration of all crops and landscapes can be
mathematically related to reference evapotranspiration.
The water district owns and maintains a station in the Saratoga Foothills. A CIMIS
station east of Gilroy, owned by Syngenta, Inc., is maintained by the water district.
Growers and landscape irrigators can access current evapotranspiration information
around the clock by visiting the water district’s web site at www.valleywater.org.
On-Line Irrigation Scheduling Calculators
Checking a CIMIS Weather Station.
This online resource consists of two calculators: one for drip irrigation systems; the other for sprinkler systems. Each system
makes it easy to calculate a crop’s irrigation requirements based on local California Irrigation Management Information
System (CIMIS) weather station data or satellite-based spatial CIMIS data coupled with the percentage of a field that is
shaded by the crop around high noon. These calculators are used to estimate the irrigation water requirement since the
last irrigation, and forecast a crop’s irrigation requirements for the coming few days.
Agricultural Irrigation Management Program
The district cooperates with the Loma Prieta Resource Conservation District to provide growers in Santa Clara County free
irrigation system evaluation and irrigation efficiency services. The goal of the new Agriculture Irrigation Management Program
is to provide growers with information on how to achieve an irrigation efficiency of 80% or greater. In addition, the program
includes a nutrient management component to help protect groundwater quality. This program is intended to be a long-term,
multi-year program that engages growers and develops strong grower relationships. All growers in the district’s service area
are eligible to receive a thorough irrigation system evaluation that includes a distribution uniformity (DU) assessment, a system
audit that checks pressure readings throughout the system and identifies major leaks or breaks, and a summary report with
recommendations that can be used to help improve overall irrigation system performance. Selected growers are also able
to utilize intensive season-long irrigation efficiency services that include the aforementioned system evaluation along with
irrigation water flow monitoring with flow meters, soil moisture monitoring, and weekly irrigation scheduling
recommendations based on crop type and size, soil type,
and local
Attachment 1
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13evapotranspiration data.
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Education and Outreach
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The water district recognizes that the keys
to success for water conservation programs
are effective education and outreach. To
that end, the water district has developed
informative classes and materials. The
water district has also participated in many
effective outreach events.
Engaging the public during an outreach event.
Save 20 Gallons
For the past several years, the water district has run a multi-media campaign,
Save 20 Gallons, in English, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese languages,
that emphasizes the importance of water conservation. The goal of the
campaign is to reduce water consumption and to promote water conservation
programs to residents and businesses. The campaign was made up of the
following elements:
• online (both the water district’s webpage and its micro-site, Save20gallons.org);
• print ads (in Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese languages) and in trade
publications;
• social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and monthly e-Newsletters), and
other media outreach, through news releases;
• water retailer bill inserts and direct mailers to residents and businesses;
• community outreach, events and school programs.
Water conservation information table.
One of the highlights of the campaign was a drawing for a high-efficiency
clothes washer, which encouraged residents to make use of our rebate
programs. Residents entered either online or by mail for a chance to win and
find out more about the water district’s water conservation programs. The
promotional drawing this year took place from May to July. This year, there
were more than 470 entries into the drawing, and the online banner ads
generated more than 300 clicks to the water district’s website.
Targeting Mailings
This year, a targeted direct mail campaign was planned, with a launch date set
for the summer of 2013. The water district hired a company which specializes
in targeted direct mail campaigns. As each mailing goes out, this contractor
will adjust the campaign strategy to be as effective as possible.
Water conservation banner at a local nursery.
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Attachment 1
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Store Displays
The water district has been working with stores – both “big box” stores
and smaller retail stores – to increase awareness of and participation
in water conservation programs. To that end, staff are calling and
visiting the stores in person, to train store employees and give them
program literature to distribute. Additionally, the water district has
been working with a company to help market the water conservation
programs to these stores. Together with staff’s efforts, this company
helps ensure that retail store personnel are trained, that updated
information is distributed to the public and that qualifying products
are properly marked.
Community Gardens
Beginning in the spring, the water district began to increase its efforts
to reach out to community gardens throughout the county. Staff has
been contacting representatives to determine how best to assist them,
including the type of educational material that would be appropriate
for their members and how to distribute the information. Staff has
also been offering presentations in English and Spanish.
Community Engagement
The water district promoted water conservation at numerous
community events in FY 2012/13, including: neighborhood
association meetings, environmental fairs, Earth Day events,
Community Garden meetings, presentations to the Building Owners
and Management Association, the California Landscape Contractors
Association, the Santa Clara County School Superintendents and
many others. These events provide the water district with opportunities
to talk to the public directly, and to educate residents and businesses
about water conservation utilizing informative displays, educational
handouts, and one-on-one interaction.
Nursery Program
For more than ten years the water district has distributed water
conservation information through display racks located at county
nursery and landscape supply stores. These display racks contain
literature with information on water-wise gardening, efficient irrigation
techniques, drought resistant plants, drip irrigation, and water district
programs. In FY 2012/13, 31 nurseries and landscape supply stores
participated in the program.
Catch can test during workshop.
Going Native Garden Tour
The 11th annual Going Native Garden Tour, a native plant tour of
Santa Clara Valley and Peninsula gardens, took place on April 20 and
21, 2013. The California Native Plant Society, Silicon Valley Chapter,
puts on this tour and the water district was once again a sponsor of this
event. The 3,209 registrants who signed up for the tour made 6,553
visits to the open gardens. There were 262 volunteers participating
on tour day, serving as docents and greeters at the 62 open gardens.
Attendees could also purchase native plants at one of the locations.
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A local native garden.
Attachment 1
Page 13 of 16
13
Cost Sharing Agreements and Partnerships
14
Measuring converted landscape.
Water conservation is a community wide effort, and it takes the water savings of many agencies, cities, organizations and water
retailers to meet current and future goals. In particular, the district has endeavored to work collaboratively with the water retailers
in its service area, especially in the area of water conservation. Water district staff meets regularly with its water retailers to
discuss water conservation program development and implementation. We also discuss ways to co-promote water conservation
programs, through water bill inserts, promotions at events, direct mailings and on websites. Additionally, the water retailers and
district staff collaborated on state water conservation requirements for reporting.
The water district maintains cost sharing agreements with many water retailers to provide water conservation programs as
efficiently and effectively as possible. These cost sharing agreements benefit all parties, through economies of scale with regard
to marketing, for example. In FY 2012/13, the water district administered more than $900,000 in cost-sharing agreements.
Cost-Sharing Agreements that were active in FY 2012/13 include:
CITY
WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
AMOUNT
Palo Alto
Residential and Commercial Water Conservation Programs
(indoor and outdoor)
$271,785
California Water Service Co.
(indoor and outdoor)
$64,500
City of San José
(indoor only)
$500,000
Stanford
Landscape Conversion Program and Residential High-Efficiency
Toilet Rebate Program
$15,000
Morgan Hill
Landscape Conversion Program and Residential High Efficiency
Toilet Rebate Program
$40,000
Santa Clara
Commercial Clothes Washer Rebate Program
$12,500
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TOTAL
$903,785
Attachment
1
Page 14 of 16
Acknowledgements
Board of Directors
Dennis Kennedy,
District 1
Barbara Keegan,
District 2
Richard P. Santos,
District 3
Water Conservation Unit Staff
Nai Hsueh,
Jerry De La Piedra
District 5
Program Administrator
Tony Estremera,
Karen Koppett
District 6
Senior Water Conservation Specialist
Brian A. Schmidt,
Virginia O’Rourke
District 7
Water Conservation Specialist
Ashley Carter
Linda J. LeZotte,
Water Conservation Specialist
District 4
Executive Leadership
Beau Goldie
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Fiedler
Chief Operating Officer
Joan Maher
Deputy Operating Officer
Teresa Alvarado
Deputy Administrative Officer
Marketing and Graphic Design Team
Water Conservation Unit Interns
Marty Grimes
Marta Lugo
Craig Bessette
Tyler Kuhach
Benjamin Apolo
Joy O. Lim
Jessica Cordia
Scott Ledley
Nick Garza
Andrea Olivarez
Diana Thai
Stephanie Yee
Adam Gomez
Lewis Reed
Program Administrator
Public Info Rep II—Graphics
Graphic Intern
Public Info
Public Info Rep II—Graphics
Graphic Intern
Nick Smith
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Attachment 1
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15
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118-3686
Phone: (408) 265-2600
Fax: (408) 266-0271
www.valleywater.org
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Attachment 1
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© 2014 Santa Clara Valley Water District
PUBof502
Water Conservation Programs ‐ Summary of Rebate Amounts
Program
Rebate Amount
High‐Efficiency Toilet Rebates ‐ all
Up to $125 for Premium HET, up to $50 for non‐Premium HET
Morgan Hill (residential only)
$232 High‐Efficiency Washer Rebates ‐ residential
Up to $200 for Energy Star most efficient machines, up to $50 for Tier 3 machines
$726 Graywater Laundry‐to‐Landscape Rebates ‐ residential
$100 per system
$200 ‐ $800
High‐Efficiency Washer Rebates ‐ commercial
Up to $400 per washer
$1,510 High‐Efficiency Urinal Rebates
Up to $300 per urinal
$350 Submeters
Up to $150 per submeter
$200 Connectionless Food Steamers
Up to $485 per compartment
$4,100 for single compartment steamer
Air‐Cooled Ice Machines
Up to $1,000 per machine
$1,800 Water Efficient Technologies
$4.00 per CCF saved or 50% cost of equipment, whichever is less
San Jose Muni, Palo Alto
$7.23 per CCF
Landscape Conversion
$1.00 per square foot
Landscape Equipment ‐ Rain Sensors
Up to $50 per sensor
$75
Landscape Equipment ‐ High‐Efficiency Nozzles
Up to $5.00 per nozzle
$6
Landscape Equipment ‐ Landscape Meter, Flow Sensor, Hydrometer
Up to $500 per meter
$1,556
Landscape Equipment ‐ Rotor Sprinklers or Spray Bodies
Up to $20 per body
$12
Landscape Equipment ‐ Weather Based Irrigation Controller 1 ‐ 12 stations
Up to $300 per controller
$458
Landscape Equipment ‐ Weather Based Irrigation Controller 12 ‐ 24 stations
Up to $700 per controller
$1,583
Landscape Equipment ‐ Weather Based Irrigation Controller 25+ stations
Up to $1,000 per controller
$2,900
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Retailers Double Rebate
Average Cost of Device
Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, San Jose Muni $2‐$7 depending on project
Attachment 2
Page 1 of 1
ContingencyPlanningThresholdsandActionsfor2010
SantaClaraCountyRetailerUrbanWaterManagement
Plans
Since many of the water retailers in Santa Clara County share many water sources, conservation programs, and media outlets, having a common shortage contingency plan for future water shortages may lead to increased effectiveness and efficiency. Given this opportunity, several retailers have developed this document for all retailers to consider when developing their 2010 Urban Water Management Plan. To the extent that the contingency plans from all retailers align strategically, it will be easier for both the media and water customers to understand and cooperate with the actions being taken. It is anticipated that not all retailers will adopt all of the measures listed below verbatim. What is desirable, however, is for all retailers to adopt as many of these measures as possible that align with the retailer’s plans and operating capabilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ModelWaterShortageContingencyPlanforSantaClara
CountyRetailers
Thefollowingactivitieswillbeimplementedforwatershortagesuptoa
10%threshold:

Additional informational outreach and public education campaigns will be implemented (Attachment A) notifying customers of the water shortage and the need to voluntarily conserve. Page 20
Attachment 3 Page 1 of 9 Thefollowingactivitieswillbeimplementedforwatershortagesbetween
11%and24%:
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All of the measures listed in the previous action step Adoption of a basic water waste ordinance (for retailers that are cities) or water waste rules (for retailers that are not cities) (Attachment B) if there is not already an ordinance permanently in place. Retailers that are cities would enact an ordinance while water utilities would enact water waste rules that have similar components and/or would encourage the cities within their service area to implement their own water waste and/or drought ordinances. Conduct monitoring and reporting on monthly or bimonthly water production or water sales to measure compliance with necessary reductions Adoption of additional restrictions that do the following: o Limits the number of days that irrigation can occur o Limits the duration of irrigation o Restricts the washing down of hard surfaces o Shortens the time allowed for fixing water leaks (See Attachment C for detailed description of measures) Thefollowingactivitieswillbeimplementedforwatershortagesbetween
25%and39%:
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All of the measures listed in the previous action step Establish water use reduction program that includes one of the following elements: o Water allocation on a per‐customer basis with surcharges, incentives, or other mechanisms in place to encourage compliance without penalizing customers for past conservation efforts o Rate increase or establishment of a tiered rate structure Adoption of additional restrictions that do the following: o Further limits the number of days that irrigation can occur o Further shortens the time allowed for fixing water leaks o Limits the filling of lakes, ponds, and pools o Limits vehicle washing (See Attachment D for detailed description of measures) Retailers that are cities would enact these restrictions via an ordinance while water utilities would enact water waste rules that have similar components and/or would encourage the cities within their service area to implement their own water waste and/or drought ordinances. Page 21
Attachment 3 Page 2 of 9 Thefollowingactivitieswillbeimplementedforwatershortages40%and
greater:
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All of the measures listed in the previous action step Adoption of additional restrictions that do the following: o Eliminates irrigation (except for shrubbery, trees, and bushes in areas declared to be “high fire risk” by designated fire department officials. Landscapes being irrigated by recycled water are exempted from this provision). o Further shortens the time allowed for fixing water leaks o Limits new water services unless governing body makes special finding of water supply adequacy o Provides for service disconnections for willful and repeated violations of restrictions (See Attachment E for detailed description of measures) Retailers that are cities would enact these restrictions via an ordinance while water utilities would enact water waste rules that have similar components and/or would encourage the cities within their service area to implement their own water waste and/or drought ordinances. Page 22
Attachment 3 Page 3 of 9 AttachmentA:MenuofInformationalOutreachandPublicEducation
CampaignstoImplement
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Coordinate water conservation programs with local agencies Initiate public information program Offer water conservation kits to public Prepare and distribute water conservation literature through local retail water suppliers and other agencies Initiate a media campaign including news releases and or an advertising campaign Page 23
Attachment 3 Page 4 of 9 AttachmentB:ModelBasicWaterWasteOrdinanceProvisions
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Limits on Watering Hours: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on any day, except by use of a hand‐held bucket or similar container, a hand‐held hose equipped with a positive self‐closing water shut‐off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system. No Excessive Water Flow or Runoff: Watering or irrigating of any lawn, landscape or other vegetated area in a manner that causes or allows excessive water flow or runoff onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter or ditch is prohibited. Limits on Washing Down Hard or Paved Surfaces: Washing down hard or paved surfaces must only be done by use of a hand‐held hose equipped with a positive self‐closing water shut‐off device, a low‐volume, high‐pressure cleaning machine equipped to recycle any water used, a low‐volume high‐pressure water broom or a hand‐held bucket or similar container. Washing down hard of paved surfaces by other means is prohibited. Hard and paved surfaces include, but are not limited to sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or alleys. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: Excessive use, loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system for any period of time after such escape of water should have reasonably been discovered and corrected and in no event more than seven (7) days of receiving notice from the [ENTITY], is prohibited. Recirculating Water Required for Water Fountains and Decorative Water Features: Operating a water fountain or other decorative water feature that does not use recirculated water is prohibited. Limits on Washing Vehicles: Using water to wash or clean a vehicle, including but not limited to any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat or trailer, whether motorized or not is prohibited, except by use of a hand‐held bucket or similar container or a hand‐held hose equipped with a positive self‐closing water shut‐off nozzle or device. This subsection does not apply to any commercial car washing facility. 
Drinking Water Served Upon Request Only: Eating or drinking establishments, including but not limited to a restaurant, hotel, cafe, cafeteria, bar, or other public place where food or drinks are sold, served, or offered for sale, are prohibited from providing drinking water to any person unless expressly requested. Page 24
Attachment 3 Page 5 of 9 
Commercial Lodging Establishments Must Provide Guests Option to Decline Daily Linen Services: Hotels, motels and other commercial lodging establishments must provide customers the option of not having towels and linen laundered daily. Commercial lodging establishments must prominently display notice of this option in each bathroom using clear and easily understood language. 
No Installation of Single Pass Cooling Systems: Installation of single pass cooling systems is prohibited in buildings requesting new water service. No Installation of Nonrecirculating in Commercial Car Wash and Laundry Systems: Installation of nonrecirculating water systems is prohibited in new commercial conveyor car wash and new commercial laundry systems. Restaurants Required to Use Water Conserving Dish Wash Spray Valves: Food preparation establishments, such as restaurants or cafes, are prohibited from using non‐water conserving dish wash spray valves. 
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Commercial Car Wash Systems: Within one year of passage of this ordinance, all commercial conveyor car wash systems must have installed operational re‐circulating water systems, or must have secured a waiver of this requirement from the [ENTITY]. Page 25
Attachment 3 Page 6 of 9 AttachmentC:DetailedDescriptionof15–24%Provisions
1. Limits on Watering Days: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to every other day based on property address. Properties with odd ‐numbered addresses can only irrigate on odd‐numbered days of the month. Properties with even‐numbered addresses can only irrigate on even‐numbered days of the month. During the months of November through March, watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to no more than one day per week on a schedule established and posted by the [ENTITY]. This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation zones that exclusively use very low flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour. This provision also does not apply to watering or irrigating by use of a hand‐held bucket or similar container, a hand‐held hose equipped with a positive self‐closing water shut‐off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system. This provision does not apply to landscapes being irrigated with recycled water. 2. Limit on Watering Duration: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water using a landscape irrigation system or a watering device that is not continuously attended is limited to no more than fifteen (15) minutes watering per day per station. This subsection does not apply to landscape irrigation systems that exclusively use very low‐flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour and weather based controllers or stream rotor sprinklers that meet a 70% efficiency standard. This provision does not apply to landscapes being irrigated with recycled water. 3. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system exceeding five gallons per hour must be repaired within five (5) days of notification by the [ENTITY] unless other arrangements are made with the [ENTITY]. 4. No Washing Down Hard or Paved Surfaces: Washing down hard or paved surfaces is prohibited except when necessary to alleviate safety or sanitary hazards, and then only by use of a hand‐
held bucket or similar container, a hand‐held hose equipped with a positive self‐closing water shut‐off device, a low‐volume, high‐pressure cleaning machine equipped to recycle any water used, or a low‐volume high‐pressure water broom. Hard and paved surfaces include, but are not limited to sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or alleys. Page 26
Attachment 3 Page 7 of 9 AttachmentD:DetailedDescriptionof25–39%Provisions
1. Watering Days: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to two days per week. Properties with odd‐numbered addresses can only irrigate on Mondays and Thursdays. Properties with even‐numbered addresses can only irrigate on Tuesdays and Fridays. This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation zones that exclusively use very low flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour. This provision also does not apply to watering or irrigating by use of a hand‐held bucket or similar container, a hand‐held hose equipped with a positive self‐
closing water shut‐off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system. This provision does not apply to landscapes being irrigated with recycled water. 2. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within three (3) days of notification by the [ENTITY] unless other arrangements are made with the [ENTITY]. 3. Limits on Filling Ornamental Lakes or Ponds: Filling or refilling ornamental lakes or ponds with potable water is prohibited except to the extent needed to sustain aquatic life. 4. Limits on Washing Vehicles: Using water to wash or clean a vehicle, including but not limited to, any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat or trailer, whether motorized or not, is prohibited except at a commercial car washing facility that utilizes a recirculating water system to capture or reuse water. 5. Limits on Filling Residential Swimming Pools & Spas: Refilling of more than one foot and initial filling of residential swimming pools or outdoor spas with potable water is prohibited. Page 27
Attachment 3 Page 8 of 9 AttachmentE:DetailedDescriptionofGreaterThan40%Provisions
1. No Watering or Irrigating: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is prohibited. This restriction does not apply to the following categories of use, unless the [ENTITY] has determined that recycled water is available and may be applied to the use: a. Maintenance of vegetation, including trees and shrubs, that are watered using a hand‐
held bucket or similar container, hand‐held hose equipped with a positive self–closing water shut‐off nozzle or device; b. Maintenance of existing landscape necessary for fire protection; c. Maintenance of existing landscape for soil erosion control; d. Maintenance of plant materials identified to be rare or essential to the well‐being of protected species; e. Maintenance of landscape within active public parks and playing fields, day care centers, golf course greens, and school grounds, provided that such irrigation does not exceed one (1) day per week and does not occur between 9 am and 5 pm; f. Actively irrigated environmental mitigation projects. 2. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within twenty four (24) hours of notification by the [ENTITY] unless other arrangements are made with the [ENTITY]. 2. Limits on New Potable Water Service: The [ENTITY] may limit or not issue new potable water services, temporary meters and/or statements of immediate ability to serve or provide potable water service (such as, will‐serve letters, certificates, or letters of availability), except under the following circumstances: a. A valid, unexpired building permit has been issued for the project; or b. The project is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; or c. The applicant provides substantial evidence of an enforceable commitment that water demands for the project will be offset prior to the provision of a new water meter(s) to the satisfaction of the [ENTITY]. This provision does not preclude the resetting or turn‐on of meters to provide continuation of water service or the restoration of service that has been interrupted for a period of one year or less. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] 3. Discontinue Service: The [ENTITY], in its sole discretion, may discontinue service to consumers who willfully violate provisions of this section. [Not applicable to city / county that is not a water provider] Page 28
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