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Water Use Allocation Program Example
In this example, we look at two identical households
with the same two-month Water Allocation for their
outdoor landscaping - 10,000 gallons. As you can see, Household #1 is already
using more than their allocation, while Household #2 is doing
a good job of conserving.
A severe drought hits and both are required to reduce landscape water usage
by 20% (for example) based on their Water Allocation.
So their new allocation during the drought is 8,000 gallons for each two-month
period.
(Please note: your bi-monthly water bill calculates
water usage in units, with one unit equal to 748 gallons; for clarity of this
example, water usage here is shown in gallons)
Example of Water Use Allocation
for Two-Month Billing Period
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Household #1 |
Household #2 |
| Water Use Allocation during normal circumstances |
10,000 gallons |
10,000 gallons |
| Actual use |
12,000 gallons |
9,000 gallons |
| Water Use Allocation during drought
period |
8,000 gallons |
8,000 gallons |
Required reduction,
in gallons |
4,000 gallons |
1,000 gallons |
| Total % reduction from actual usage |
33% |
11% |
The water-wise Household #2 is already below allocation, making drought reductions
much easier—they only have to cut 1,000 gallons.
Household #1, which is using more than their normal allocation,
has to cut far more to hit their drought target—they have to reduce usage
by 4,000 gallons.
This example illustrates that conserving water now will help for
today, and for the future when the next drought hits.
It's easy to apply for your Water Use Allocation
- just call 780-7436 or click here to apply online.
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