R-80-318 - 8/14/1980WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 306R, the Council has previ-
ously adopted a Drought Management Contingency Plan, and
WHEREAS, phases 3 rand ,4 were amended when adopted by
ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to change the Plan to re-
flect the amendments made, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
That the Drought Water Management Contingency Plan as
adopted by Resolution 306R is hereby amended to read as set
forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein
for all purposes.
RESOLVED this 14th day of August, j)980.
ATTEST:
ANNE LAND, City Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 3l O I`.
LJCRRY L. 'fONN , Mayo r
City of Round Rock, Texas
DROUGHT WATER MANAGEMENT CONTINGENCY PLAN
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Drought Water Management Contingency is to establish the
criteria for determining the existence of a water supply shortage in the City of
Round Rock and to establish the procedures for implementing water demand re-
duction measures prior to the existence of an actual water supply emergency.
OBJECTIVE
The general objective of the Drought Water Management Contingency Plan is to
minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortages on the community and cit-
izens of Round Rock. The specific objectives of this plan are as follows:
- -to achieve and sustain an aggregate water demand reduction in the
City of Round Rock during supply shortage conditions of approximately
21-5 million gallons per'day over the summer peak use level of 5
million gallons per day.
- -for the duration of a water supply shortage, to reduce domestic
water demands to 175 gallons per capita per day.
- -in pursuit of the above stated objectives, to distribute the burden
of water demand reduction as equitably as possible among all classes
of water users.
METHODOLOGY .
The Drought Water Management Contingency Plan consists of four successive phases
for implementing water demand reduction measures. Each phase stipulates the
criteria to be used in determining when each phase and the elements therein be-
come operative.
PHASE I: WATER SHORTAGE ALERT
Operative Criteria:
1. water supply level in City Well #4
2. water demands
3. time of the year
4. weather forecast data
Elements:
1. Formal public notification by the Mayor, City Manager and City
Engineer of the Alert condition and possible forthcoming emergency
measures.
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2. Through local media resources, publicize limitations of the water
supply system and initiate efforts to inform citizens of water
conservation measures.
3. Individually notify major commercial and industrial users of the
Alert condition and request the initiation of voluntary water use
curtailments.
4. Increase monitoring of water supply and demand.
5. Increase efforts to detect and repair distribution system leakage.
6. Increase maintenance of intake structures, pumping stations, and
other facilities as appropriate.
PHASE II: WATER SHORTAGE RESTRICTION STAGE - VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE
Operative Criteria:
Same as for Phase I. Water supply level in City Well #4 reaches 130 feet.
Elements:
1. Implement all operations of Phase I with the following additions
and modifications.
2. Formal public notification by the Mayor, City Manager and City
Engineer of a water shortage.
3. Request public to initiate voluntary water use curtailments,
limiting consumption to 175 gallons per capita per day.
4. Increase efforts to disseminate information to the public on such
subjects as water- saving tips, water saving devices, irrigation
practices, etc.
5. Request the discontinued operation of all ornamental fountains,
waterfalls, and similar amenities drawing water from City supply.
6. Curtail all non - essential public water uses such as City vehicle
washing, street cleaning, park landscape irrigation, golf course
irrigation, etc.
7. Prohibit the use of water from fire hydrants for any purpose other
than fire extinguishing and permitted use.
8. Request general curtailment of outdoor water use for lawn or garden
irrigation. Confine watering and sprinkling to the hours of 6:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:90p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the exception
of commercial nurseries, florists and agricultural usage.
9. Request general curtailment of indoor water use
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PHASE III: WATER SHORTAGE RESTRICTION STAGE - MANDATORY COMPLIANCE
Operative Criteria:
I. Water supply level in City Well #4 reaches 100 feet above pump intake.
2. Failure to achieve demand reduction objectives through voluntary
compliance.
Elements:
1. Implement all operations of Phase II with the following additions and
modifications.
Institute the following mandatory restrictions for residential water
use:
A. Prohibit all water waste. Water waste being defined as any
water flowing into a street gutter or storm sewer.
B. Prohibit all outdoor washing including but not limited to car
washing, pavement washing, window washing except when a bucket
is used.
C Prohibit all lawn and garden irrigation except during the hours
of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m: to 10:00 p.m. using
only a hand held hose for application.
PHASE IV: WATER SHORTAGE RESTRICTION STAGE - PRICE RATIONING
Operative Criteria:
1. Water supply level in City Well #4 reaches 60-feet above pump intake.
2. Failure to achieve water demand reduction objectives through im-
plementation of Phase III.
Elements:
1. Implement all operations of Phase III with the following additions
and modifications.
2. Increase drought surcharge to $2.00 per 1,000 gallons of water used
in excess of ,,10,000 gallons.
3. Prohibit all outside watering.
PHASE V: TERMINATION OF WATER SHORTAGE
Operative Criteria:
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1. Water supply level in City Well #4.
2. Water demands.
3. Time of year.
4. Weather forecast data.
Elements:
1. Formal public notification by resolution of the City Council that the
water shortage condition and measures instituted pursuant to this
plan are terminated.
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