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presentations for local groups, clubs, and organizations; and <br />classroom presentations and sponsorship of water conservation curriculum. <br />The City will continue to develop and expand the public information program as <br />additional resources become available. Future public information programs may include <br />expanded use of social media and participation in state or region-wide conservation campaigns. <br />5.6 Conservation Staff <br />In April 2001, the City created a water conservation position to develop, coordinate, and <br />implement the City’s water conservation and drought management programs. The position has <br />evolved into a joint conservation coordinator for both the water and electric utilities. A full-time <br />conservation technician position was added in 2009. Conservation staff are responsible for: <br />development and management of the water conservation budget; <br />execution and analysis of residential and ICI water audits; <br />development and distribution of public information materials; <br />coordination of water conservation school education program; <br />development and implementation of rebate/incentive programs; <br />preparation of mandated water conservation and drought management plans; and <br />enforcement of conservation and drought ordinances. <br />Additional full or part-time conservation staff will be employed as the water conservation <br />program develops. <br />5.7 Water Audit Program <br />In May 2001, the City implemented a water audit program for single and multi-family <br />residential water customers. Each audit includes an evaluation of household leaks, measurement <br />of shower and faucet flow rates, measurement of toilet flush volumes, and assessment of other <br />water uses within the home. Each customer receives general water conservation information as <br />well as individualized information detailing specific water conservation strategies. <br />In 2002, the City implemented a water audit program for ICI customers. Each audit <br />includes an analysis of known water uses including domestic water usage, process water usage, <br />and equipment water usage which are used to determine water conservation opportunities. <br />8 <br /> <br />