Res 2014-048/2014 submittals to the Texas Water Development Board

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continued the toilet rebate program each year since, with various adjustments to the program throughout the years. The program is currently open to single and multi - family residential water customers as well as ICI customers. Rebates are available for replacement of both high - volume and low -flow toilets and urinals, and for installation of high - efficiency fixtures in new construction. New products must be EPA WaterSense labeled. The City has also implemented several high - efficiency toilet distribution events, through which EPA WaterSense labeled toilets were distributed to qualifying customers free of charge. 5.11 ICI Conservation Programs The City has implemented various programs for ICI water customers. In 2003, the City introduced the annual Water Efficiency Achievement (WEA) awards for ICI customers. The goal of the award was to recognize ICI customers that have implemented measures to reduce water consumption and improve efficiency. Entries were judged on water savings, cost/benefit of conservation measures, and innovation of water efficiency improvements. In 2004, the City launched the Pre -Rinse Spray Valve Exchange program to increase water efficiency in the food service industry. Through this program the City offered free high - quality pre -rinse sprayers to commercial and institutional water customers, as well as installation of the sprayer by a licensed professional plumber. The City will continue to research and develop additional cost - effective water conservation programs for ICI customers, including a large -scale commercial rebate program which can be customized for various conservation initiatives. 5.12 Reuse of Treated Effluent In 2001, the City began delivery of reclaimed wastewater to the American National Power facility located near San Marcos. American National Power uses the reclaimed water along with Guadalupe River water to cool their power - producing turbines. The reclaimed water is used instead of treated potable water to dilute the high total suspended solids (TSS) of the river water. Once used, the water goes to an onsite reverse osmosis treatment facility where it is treated and recirculated back into the cooling system. In 2013 the City began delivering reclaim water to the TXI Hunter Cement Plant located near San Marcos. TXI uses the reclaim water for plant process water and dust control.