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7/1J The above standards are enforced through requirements placed directly on the manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of new fixtures in Texas. In addition, the City encourages the following water conservation measures: a) Hot Water Pipes: Hot water lines not in or under a concrete slab should be insulated. b) Pressure Reduction Valves: Pressure reduction valves may be installed where system pressures exceed 80 pounds per square inch. c) Swimming Pools: Swimming pools should have recirculating filtration equipment. d) Automatic Dishwashers: Automatic dishwasher~ installed in residential d\vellings should be a design that uses a maximum of six gallons of water per cycle. e) Automatic Clotheswashers: Automatic clotheswashers installed 1ll residential dwellings should be a design that uses a maximum of 14 gallons ofvlater per cycle. New plumbing fixtures that replace or renovate existing plumbing fixtures should follow the residential and commercial construction requirements. 6.3 \Vater Conservation Retrofit Program - - Retrofit of existing plumbing fixtures is being accomplished through the voluntary efforts . of individual consumers and business operators and, as funding becomes available, the City \'lill offer a rebate for the replacement of existing commodes with a low flush (1.6 gallons per flush) model. 6.4 \Vater Conservation Oriented Rates In October of 1994, the San Marcos City Council adopted an inverted block rate structure, \'lith higher rates charged during the months of May through October fQr high volume users (see Appendix C for tabulation of blocks and rates applicable during 1995). 6.5 Universal Metering and I\leter Repair and Replacement The City meters all water sales and public uses, and operates a meter replacement program with the objective to replace 15 percent of residential meters per year, and a residential meter replacement goal of every 7 to 8 years. All commercial meters are tested annually and replaced as necessary. The City plans to continue this program. 6.6 \Vater Conserving Landscaping Through its public information program, the City encourages and supports the use of 6