ITEM:

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2.

CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2016-02 DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 14-20, 2016, TO BE FIX A LEAK WEEK

 

Meeting Date:

February 17, 2016

Budgeted: 

N/A

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

Program/

 

 

General Manager

Line Item No.:     

 

Prepared By:

Stephanie Pintar

Cost Estimate:

N/A

 

General Counsel Review:  No

Committee Recommendation:  N/A

CEQA Compliance:  N/A

 

Fix a Leak

 

SUMMARY:  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense® program promotes its annual Fix a Leak Week in March as part of its efforts to encourage Americans to use water efficiently.  The District supports the EPA’s program and encourages the immediate repair of every leak.  Our local water waste restrictions and the high cost of water on the Monterey Peninsula make it sensible for everyone to pay attention to their water use, including keeping a watchful eye for wasteful drips and leaks and for unusually high water bills that could indicate an unobvious leak.

 

During the week of March 14-20, 2016, the District urges everyone to look around their homes and businesses for leaks.  If a leak is found, fix it immediately.  Little drips can easily add up to lots of dollars.  Similarly, if the public notices water leaks in the streets or dripping fire hydrants, staff encourages them to report leaks to California American Water at 888-673-6301.  The District can also assist with resolving leaks by reporting leaks to 658-5601.

DISCUSSION:  Fix a Leak Week is celebrated in March of each year as a time to remind Americans to check their household fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks.

The Facts on Leaks:

Leaks can account for, on average, 10,000 gallons of water wasted in the home every year, which is enough to fill a backyard swimming pool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leak Detection:

 

 

 

 

Faucets and Showerheads:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toilets:

 

 

 

 

Outdoors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:  Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution 2016-02 declaring the week of March 14, 2016 through March 20, 2016, to be Fix a Leak Week.  

 

Exhibit

2-A      Resolution 2016-02 Declaring March 14-20, 2016, as Fix a Leak Week in the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

 

 

 

 

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