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Regional Water Conservation Program Update EAHCP Implementing Committee October 17, 2013

This document outlines the updates from the Regional Water Conservation Program (RWCP) as part of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP). Key points include a commitment to conserve 20,000 ac-ft/yr of water, with half remaining in the aquifer. The budget is set at approximately $19.73 million, covering various conservation initiatives like high-efficiency plumbing and leak detection. Additionally, contracts with the City of Uvalde and San Antonio Zoo are in negotiation. The program includes assessments of small and large communities for conservation projects.

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Regional Water Conservation Program Update EAHCP Implementing Committee October 17, 2013

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  1. Regional Water Conservation Program UpdateEAHCP Implementing CommitteeOctober 17, 2013

  2. Section 5.1.3 of the EAHCP Requires the EAA to: Conserve 20,000 ac-ft/yr of Edwards Aquifer withdrawals One-half of the conserved water (10,000 ac-ft) will be committed to remain in the Aquifer unpumped Establishes “Initial Commitments” Allows for the understanding that it will take time to achieve 20,000 ac-ft of conservation and initially water in the program will be loaned from participating entities to realize an immediate benefit

  3. Initial Commitments as of 10/16/2013

  4. RWCP Budget • Table 7.1 Budget = $19,730,000 • Texas A&M Expense = $1,000,000 over 5 years • Bureau of Rec Grant = $297,750 (to be expended in 2013 & 2014) • Implementation Funding = $19,027,750 • Program Implementation Estimate: $19,027,750 / 20,000acft = $951/ac-ft conserved

  5. RWCP Elements and Criteria • EAHCP will provide conservation funding in exchange for reduction of Edwards Permit • For every 2 ac-ft conserved, a Edwards permit is reduced by 1 ac-ft • For Exempt Well users, there is no reduction of permit but 100% of conservation will be credited by USFWS • Lost Water and Leak Detection • High Efficiency Plumbing • Large-Scale Commercial/Industrial Retrofit • Water Reclamation

  6. RWCP Elements and Criteria • Amount of funding per project is based on $/ac-ft conserved • $950/ac-ft established as guide-line • Small communities compared to large communities • Cost sharing (direct or indirect) • All Edwards Permit holders may participate • Priority Ranking of municipalities (Texas A&M) • 3 community assessments annually (Texas A&M)

  7. City of Uvalde Conservation Contract

  8. Universal City Conservation Contract**currently being negotiated as of 10/16/2013**

  9. Moore Plumbing Contract • Supplies HE Plumbing Kits for Conservation Contracts • Up to 40,000 HE Plumbing Kits • Not to exceed $4,501,516 • Purchased and paid for as needed • Includes delivery in EAA jurisdiction • Manufacturer warranty on hardware • “Caroma” dual flush toilets • “Fluid” aerators and showerhead

  10. SAWS HE Plumbing Contract • Will not be executed San Antonio Zoo Conservation • Currently Building Proposal w/ SA Zoo • $800/ac-ft • Retrofit (Variable Speed Pump) • Retrofit (Aquarium Collection Tower) • Reclaimed/Retrofit (A/C Condensate Collection)

  11. Communities Contacted for Future Assessments • Hondo – currently not interested • Alamo Heights – not interested • Maxwell Water Supply Corp – not interested • Schertz – making initial contact • Converse – making initial contact • Medina County – meeting on 10/24 • East Medina CSUD – currently meeting with • Leon Valley – currently meeting with • Live Oak – currently meeting with

  12. Future • Follow up w/ Uvalde on additional opportunities • Finalize Universal City contract • Negotiate and finalize SA Zoo contract • Contact large municipalities about HE Plumbing Program • utilize SAWS Toilet Conservation Contract as template for proposal • Department of Defense • Community Assessments

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