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June 10, 2009
5:30 p.m.
Introductions
Agenda
Background: Frank Heldman, District Manager
Summary of 14.1 Filing: John Garon, Regulatory
Affairs Manager
Water Use Efficiency Tips: Albert Frias, Conservation
Coordinator
About Golden State Water Company (GSWC)
Provided water to Californians for 80 years
Serves one million people in more than 75 communities
Regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission
Annual Water Quality Report provides additional
accountability
Customer service and information available 24 hours a
day at 1-800-999-4033 and www.gswater.com
Background
Golden State Water Company’s
Water Shortage Plans
Frank Heldman, District Manager
Background
Drought and Pumping Restrictions
California is in the third year of a drought
Water storage in the state's major reservoirs and
runoff projections remain well below average
Environmental restrictions on pumping water
from the Delta to protect Delta Smelt
Background
Impact on Local GSWC Water Supply
GSWC buys approximately 38 percent of its wholesale
water from the Municipal Water District of Orange County
(MWDC) for its more than 42,200 customers in the county
MWDC will implement mandatory water use allocations
for all retailers including GSWC beginning July 1, 2009
If GSWC exceeds its allocation from MWDC, it will be
assessed penalties
To meet its MWDC allocation, GSWC will ask its Orange
County customers to reduce water usage by 6 percent
beginning July 1, compared to historical average usage
The plan requires California Public Utilities Commission
approval
If approved, fines and suspension of service may occur for
customers who repeatedly violate a list of water use
restrictions
Where Southern California
Gets its Water
Water Banking / Exchanges
Transfers & Storage
Local Supplies
LA Aqueduct
State
Water
Project
Supplies
Local Supplies
Groundwater & Recycling
Colorado River
Aqueduct
Supplies
Conservation
Water Supply Conditions
*Based on 15% Initial Table-A Allocation
Metropolitan Storage Reserves
~2.8 MAF
~2.3 MAF
~2.2 MAF
~1.7 MAF
~ 1.7 MAF
~ 1.0 MAF
~670 TAF
January
2007
~670 TAF
~670 TAF
January
2008
Estimated
January
2009
Water Supply Allocation Penalty Rates
140%
– Up to 115%:
Applicable rate +
120%
2 X Tier 2
100%
– Over 115%:
Applicable rate +
80%
4 X Tier 2
60%
40%
– Discount in recognition of
Preferential Rights:
20%
1 X Tier 2
0%
Water Use
* Untreated Tier 2 Rate is $528/AF in 2009
Summary
Golden State Water Company’s
Rule and Schedule 14.1
John Garon, Regulatory Affairs Manager
Plan Summary
“Rule” 14.1
Outlines conservation measures
Voluntary conservation
GSWC asked customers to voluntarily reduce
water by 20% beginning in October 2008
Mandatory conservation and rationing
Procedures on how to file for Schedule 14.1
(Mandatory Conservation)
PUC accepting public comments
Tariff Unit, Water Division, 3rd floor
California Public Utilities Commission,
505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
E-mail: [email protected]
Plan Summary
“Schedule” 14.1
Used for Mandatory Conservation
and Rationing
Detailed outline of Mandatory
Conservation and Rationing Program
Contains fines and penalties
Unauthorized and non-essential
water use in Rule 14.1 becomes
mandatory
Plan Summary
Seven Stages of Plan
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Stage 6
Stage 7
% Annual
Reduction
Only
Voluntary
Reductions
5-10%
>10-15%
>15-20%
>20-30%
>30-40%
>40-50%
% of
Customer
Allocation
Only
Voluntary
Reductions
90-95%
85-89%
80-84%
70-79%
60-69%
50-59%
Footnote – In Stages 1 through 7, fines will exist for repeatedly violating water use
restrictions.
Plan Summary
How GSWC Will Determine
Each Customer’s Allocation
Three-year history (2004-2006)
Percent of reduction varies depending
on Stage
Customers using 5 Ccf or less a month
are exempted
Current and future allocations will be
printed on billing statements
Exception process will allow customers
opportunity to apply for adjustment
Plan Summary
How Each Customer’s Allocation
Will Appear on Billing Statements
Plan Summary
Penalties for Going Over Allocation
1st stage – No penalty
All other stages
– Regular rate plus two times current
quantity rate on the R3-1-R and R3-1-NR
tariff for usage over allocation up to 15%
– Regular rate plus three times current
quantity rate on the R3-1-R and R3-1-NR
tariff for usage that is 15% or more over
allocation
– The penalties GSWC issues to customers
are designed to be revenue neutral and
only cover costs GSWC incurs from
exceeding its reduced MWDC allocation
Plan Summary
Examples of Non-Essential
and Unauthorized Use
Use of water resulting in excessive run-off in
gutters, waterways, patios, driveways or streets
Use of water through broken or defective
plumbing, sprinkler, watering or irrigation systems
Use of hose for outside areas for landscaping
without an automatic shut-off valve
Complete listing of unauthorized use is available
at meeting tonight in the copy of our 14.1 filing
Plan Summary
Fines for Non-Essential
and Unauthorized Use
1st offense – warning issued
2nd offense and every offense after
Stage 1 & 2: $50
Stage 3: $100
Stage 4: $150
Stage 5: $200
Stage 6: $250
Stage 7: $300
If offense continues
Low flow restrictors installed
Disconnect
Plan Summary
Flow Restrictor Charges
5/8” to 1” - $100
1-1/2” to 2” - $150
3” or larger - $200
Questions
Golden State Water Company
Water Efficiency Tips
Albert Frias, Water Conservation Coordinator
Topics of Discussion
Water Use Efficiency – Water Conservation
How Much Water Do We Use?
How Can We Save Water?
Rebates Available
What is Water Use Efficiency?
Using Water Efficiently and Effectively
Lowering your water needs but achieving
the same results
Using water only when needed or
necessary
How Much Water Do We Use Indoors?
How Can We Save Water Indoors?
High-Efficiency Toilets
Older toilets use between 3.5
and 7 gallons of water per flush
High-Efficiency Toilets use 1.28 gallons per flush
Average savings of 2.2 gallons per flush!
How Can We Save Water Indoors?
“Toilet Tummy”
Globally recognized
water-saving device
Simple and easy to use water-saving device
Average savings of 0.625 – 1.25 gallons per flush!
How Can We Save Water Indoors?
High-Efficiency Clothes Washer
Washing machines use an average
of 40.9 gallons of water per load
High-efficiency clothes washers use an average
of 24 gallons per load
Average savings of 16.9 gallons per load!
How Can We Save Water Indoors?
Low-Flow Shower Heads
Older showerheads have an
average flow rate of 5 gallons
per minute
Low-flow showerheads have an
average flow rate of 2 gallons per minute
Average savings of 15 gallons per 5-minute shower
How Can We Save Water Indoors?
Low-Flow Aerators
Standard aerators have• an
•
average flow rate of 3 gallons
per minute
Low-flow aerators have an average
flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute
Average savings of 3-gallons per use based on a 2minute usage period
How Can We Save Water Indoors?
Fix Leaks!
Estimated faucet leakage rates
Drips
30 drips per minute = 4.32 gallons per day
60 drips per minute = 8.64 gallons per day
90 drips per minute = 12.96 gallons per day
120 drips per minute = 17.28 gallons per day
How Can We Save Water Indoors?
Fix Leaky Toilets!
Silent leaks
Will waste from 30 to 500
gallons of water per day!
Dye test
Replace flapper – flush valve
How Can We Save Water Outdoors?
Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to
reduce evaporation and wind interference
Save up to 25 gallons per day
Install a smart sprinkler controller
Save up to 40 gallons per day
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean
driveways and sidewalks
Save up to 150 gallons each time
Check your sprinkler system for leaks,
overspray and broken sprinkler heads
Save up to 16 gallons per day
Conservation Programs
Residential and Commercial Rebates
UPDATE: (GSWC customers within Metropolitan Water
District service area)
Due to high demand, the Metropolitan Water District,
our major partner for rebate funds in many of our customer
service areas in Southern California, has allocated all of the
rebates for its fiscal year that ends June 30.
No further rebate reservations are available at this
time. However, after July 1, check our Web site for rebates
on washers, toilets, and other devices.
Useful Web sites
www.gswater.com
www.bewaterwise.com
www.ccwater.com
www.H2ouse.org
www.cuwcc.org
www.water.ca.gov/drought
www.Planetgreen.discovery.com
Contacts
24-hour Customer Service
1-800-999-4033 or gswater.com
Water Use Efficiency Manager
Edwin DeLeon 909.394.3600 X683
[email protected]
Conservation Coordinator
Albert Frias 909.394.3600 X745
[email protected]
Conservation Rates
Approved by Commission in August 2008
Implemented in November 2008
Main features:
Lower monthly service charge so a larger portion of your bill is
based on water consumption, giving you more control over your
bills
Tiered, or increasing block rates, have a higher unit price for usages
in the higher block, providing an incentive for customers to use
water efficiently
Separate rates for Residential and Non-Residential Customers
Residential = single family with one meter. Two tiers.
Non-Residential = all others. Lower service charge with single
quantity rate structure.
Existing tariff sheet available here at meeting or
www.gswater.com
Questions