ITEM:

ACTION ITEM

 

15.

CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2020-03 DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 16-22, 2020, TO BE FIX A LEAK WEEK

 

Meeting Date:

March 16, 2020

Budgeted: 

N/A

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

Program/

 

 

General Manager

Line Item No.:     

 

 

Prepared By:

Stephanie Locke

Cost Estimate:

N/A

 

General Counsel Review:  No

Committee Recommendation:  N/A

CEQA Compliance:  This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

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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, as a WaterSense Partner, 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 16-22, 2020, the District urges everyone to take the Ten Minute WaterSense Challenge to detect and chase down leaks (Exhibit 15-A).  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 or water meters, report leaks by emailing conserve@mpwmd.net or call the Water Waste Hotline at 831-658-5653 or call California American Water at 888-673-6301.

 

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:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leak Detection:

 

 

 

Faucets and Showerheads:

 

 

 

 

 

Toilets:

 

 

 

Outdoors:

 

 

 

 

                                                                                           

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution 2020-03 (Exhibit 15-B) declaring the week of March 16, 2020 through March 22, 2020, to be Fix a Leak Week.  

 

Exhibits

15-A    Ten Minute WaterSense Challenge

15-B    Resolution 2020-03 Declaring March 16-22, 2020, as Fix a Leak Week in the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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