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5.14 Efficient Landscape and Irrigation Rebate Program <br />In 2013 the City implemented an irrigation system evaluation program. Through this <br />program the City provides free irrigation system check-ups for residential and commercial water <br />customers to insure their irrigation systems are operating efficiently. The evaluation includes <br />checking for leaks, making sure heads are adjusted properly, checking pressure, and making sure <br />the controller is set properly. <br />In 2017 the City launched the Soil Saver Rebate Program to encourage development of <br />healthy, drought-tolerant soils. The program includes rebates for core aeration, compost <br />application and use of mulch, and is open to all City of San Marcos water customers. <br />6.0 Implementation, Tracking and Enforcement <br />The Water Conservation Plan is implemented by the Public Services Director and <br />conservation staff. Funding for water conservation programs is provided through water rates. <br />The water conservation program is tracked both as a whole and individually for each <br />program. GPCD is the primary method of tracking success of the conservation program overall. <br />Individual programs are tracked through measured or estimated water savings when possible, or <br />through participation rates or other means. Water conservation program information is reported <br />annually to the TWDB. <br />City of San Marcos water conservation ordinances are enforced by the Public Services <br />Director and conservation staff, code compliance officers, the San Marcos Police Department <br />and Municipal Court, and other City employees as appropriate. First offenses generally receive a <br />verbal or written notice of violation, along with public education materials. Repeat offenses may <br />result in assessment of civil penalties, misdemeanor fines, and suspension of water service. <br />7.0 Conclusion <br />Water conservation is an effective and cost-effective method of reducing municipal water <br />demand, and is a necessary component of a successful water supply plan. Through conservation <br />the City of San Marcos plans to reduce water use to 102 gpcd by 2070. The City has already <br />implemented numerous best management practices, and plans to implement additional best <br />management practices as needed to meet its conservation goals. <br />11 <br /> <br />