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<br />5.7 Conservation Coordinator <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 is <br />responsible for: <br />. development and management of 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 conservation staff will be employed as the water conservation program develops. <br /> <br />5.8 Residential Water Survey Program <br />In May 2001, the City implemented a water survey program for single and multi-family <br />residential water customers. Each survey includes an evaluation of household leal(s, <br />measurement of shower and faucet flow rates, measurement of toilet flush volumes, and <br />assessment of other water uses within the home. Each customer receives general water <br />conservation information along with an individualized report detailing specific water <br />conservation strategies and their expected savings. The City will continue to offer water surveys <br />for single and multi-family homes constructed before 1992. <br /> <br />5.9 Residential Plumbing Retrofit Program <br />The residential plumbing retrofit program is conducted in conjunction with the residential <br />water survey program and other rebate/incentive programs. Customers that have received a <br />residential water surveyor have participated in City rebate/incentive programs receive free <br />replacement showerheads, l(itchen faucet aerators, bathroom faucet aerators, and toilet <br />displacement devices as needed. The City also distributes plumbing devices at public events and <br />at the Water Utility office. The City plans to continue the plumbing retrofit program, and to <br />evaluate other methods of distribution. <br /> <br />10 <br />