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71(;. 6.1 Public Information and Education - The City \\ill: . Designate an appropriate staff member to coordinate the City's \vater conservation and recycling programs; . Make water conservation presentations at institutions, organizations, and groups at regular intervals; . Conduct or sponsor exhibits on \-vater conservation and water saving devices to promote water conservation and efficiency; r . Provide and distribute water conservation brochures to citizens. Materials are available from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and the Texas Water Development Board; . Work in cooperation \-vith builders, developers, and governmental agencies to provide exhibits of xeriscape landscaping; . Work in cooperation with schools to establish an education program, and provide conservation videos, brochures, and teachings aids; . Issue press releases on water conservation tips, \-vater conservation rates, and the City's Emergency Water Demand Management Rules; . Issue public service announcements for use by local ne\vs media; . Prepare and mail to all water customers the City's conser\.átion rules, tOilet rebate and solid waste recycling program information, such mailings to be done m.ice per year; . Provide \vater conservation information to new \-vater and wa~tewater customers at the time service is established; . Continue City Staff participation in San Marcos Chamber of Corrunerce Natural Resources Committee, and Committee Activities, including distribution of water conservation information through the Chamber of Commerce; and . Continue City staff attendance and participation in water conservation program training offered by state agencies, and professional organizations. ¡ 6.2 \Vater Conservation Plumbing Fixtures . The City's plumbing code encourages the use of \vater conserving plumbing fixtures for residential and commercial construction. In 1991, the Texas Legislature passed legislation requiring that plumbing fixtures sold in Texas after January 1, 1992, meet the following standards: a) Shovv.er Heads: No more than 2.75 gallons per minute at 80 pounds per square inch of pressure. b) Lavatory/Sink Faucets and Aerators: No more than 2.2 gallons per minute at 60 pounds per square inch of pressure. c) Wall ,\Jaunted, Flllshometer Toilets: No more than 2.0 gallons per flush. d) All Other Toilets: No more than 1.6 gallons per flush. e) Drinking Water Fountains: Must be self closing. 5