Appendix L Samples of Water Conservation – Related Public ...

1 Amador Water Agency 2015 Urban Water Management Plan Revised Public Draft Samples of Water Conservation Related Public Information Distributed by Amador Water Agency June 2016 Appendix L Samples of Water Conservation Related Public Information Distributed by Amador Water Agency ConservationQuick Links AWA Water ConservationPlan Home Water AuditBrochure Report Water WasteConservationAWA Drought HeadquartersFree Water Conservation Items to CustomersAmador Water Agency is offering free Water -conserving showerheads, faucet aerators andtoilet Conservation kits to AWA customers.

2 The low-flow devices are easy to install and offer is good for one item per customer household, while supplies last, available at theAWA office, 12800 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek. Water -conserving devices are also available atlocal hardware and home improvement stores. Do-It-Yourself Home Water AuditAWA s Home Water Audit is a do-it-yourself Water -saving challenge that can result intremendous savings in household Water use. Click here to view or download the HomeWater Audit brochure (also available at the AWA Customer Service Desk). Visit Water -Wise Gardening in the Gold Country Region For a watering guide and practical tips on creating a beautiful garden with less Water , Water Conservation Regulations are now in Water Agency Directors declared a Stage 2 Water Warning April 9, 2015 whichtriggered mandatory Water Conservation measures required by the State WaterResources Control Board.

3 Complete Water Conservation PolicyDuring the Current Stage 2 Water Warning: 21-30% reduction [Stage 2 print out]All customers will observe practices to achieve up to a 30% reduction in their monthlywater use over 2013 watering lawns and gardens or any other irrigation between the hours of9:00 and 7:00 restaurants to only serve Water to customers upon run-off and street flooding from outdoor irrigation is unattended watering except where automatic shut-off equipment is shut-off nozzles or valves are required when washing cars and sidewalks, driveways, patios, parking lots, and tennis courts with Water of Water Conservation kits supplied by AWA or other Water and refilling of swimming pools and hot tubs is pools, hot tubs and fire protection storage facilities at normal operatinglevels is Water may be used in decorative fountains.

4 If equipped with a Water may not be used in scenic ponds and lakes except for the minimumamount needed to support existing aquatic life.<Applications for new service connections shall be granted only on the condition that thewater shall be used for interior purposes and not for lawn or gardening watering or anyother irrigation use for the duration of the drought emergency.<No irrigation of new landscaping will be permitted during a drought emergency for irrigation during and up to 48 hours after measurable Service Development Administration Board of Directors Conservation Contact AWA Amador Water Agency - 12800 Ridge Road - Sutter Creek, CA of 24/12/2016 8:37 AMFix leaks or faulty sprinklers within 5 day(s).

5 Warm/Dry Seasonup to two days per week turf watering when using potabre containers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered additional daysusing only drip irrigation or hand watering, provided that any such drip irrigationsystem or hose is equipped with a working and activated automatic shut-off SeasonTurf shall not be watered unless utilizing non-potable Water during extended dry containers, trees, shrubs, and vegetable gardens may be watered additional daysus ng only drip irrigation or hand watering, provided that any such drip irrigationsystem or hose is equipped with a working and activated automatic shut-off who fail to observe these mandatory Water Conservation measures willreceive a written warning.

6 Subsequent violations will result in a Water restrictiondevice placed on the customer s meter for one week and service call fees will becharged to the customer. Repeat violators could have their Water supply restrictedfor the duration of the drought or Water Water and Save Money Lots more tips for indoor and outdoor Water Conservation are at Save Our WaterWebsite: Conservation Fun for KidsGames, lesson plans and resources for children and families are at Kids- Water Use itWisely: More Help?Amador Water Agency Customer Service staff and field technicians are available to help youwith questions concerning how to use the Home Water Audit, problems with leaks, and howyou can conserve our most precious resource -- AWA Customer Service office, 12800 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek, is open from 8 am - 5 pm,Mon - Fri, Water Agency12800 Ridge RoadSutter Creek, CA 95685209-223-3018 FAX 209-257-5281 Hrs: 8:00 - 5:00 - FridayClosed Weekends & Holidays24 Hr.

7 Emergency Phone209-223-3018 Amador Water Agency 2015 Website Redesign Web DesignAmador Water Agency - 12800 Ridge Road - Sutter Creek, CA of 24/12/2016 8:37 AM