City of Davis Public Works Department Water.CityofDavis.org

City of Davis Public Works Department Water.CityofDavis.org

Fix A Leak Workshop Introduction Conservation and Water Rates Indoor Water Leaks Outdoor Water Leaks Conservation Tools & Resources Questions and Answers John Mast Water Production Systems Supervisor Jeff Winslow Water Systems Maintenance Worker Richard Tsai Senior Utility Resource Specialist Jennifer Gilbert Conservation Coordinator

Avoid using water to clean sidewalks Turn off fountains Limit vehicle washing Limit outdoor watering to 2x a week Restaurants: offer water only when requested Hotels: offer options for guests to avoid daily washing of linens Prohibit HOAs from fining residents who comply with required conservation measures

Why conserve water? Save Resources Save water for fish and other animals. Preserve drinking water supplies. Reduce Water Demand Save energy energy used to treat and move water energy used to heat your water Ease the burden on wastewater treatment plants

Why conserve water? Reduce future utility bills Water rates Jan 2015 starts new rates with supply fee based on May Oct 2014 water use Sewer rate calculated from winter water use November to February of each year Rate set each December water used for irrigation is at a minimum in Nov Feb

Consumption Based Fix Rate Distribution Charge Variable Charge Supply Charge

Common types of leaks Indoor Toilets Faucets Showers/tubs Outdoor Hose bibs Irrigation valve Broken sprinkler heads Leak Size Situation Annual Loss Drip Dripping Faucet 18,500 gallons 1/4 gallon per min. Running Toilet 131,400 gallons 1 gallon per min. Leaky pipe 525,600 gallons

Toilet Leaks Typical causes and solutions Check your toilet for leaks: Dye tablets (or food coloring) Fixing a toilet leak Check for worn out, corroded or bent parts. Replace toilet flapper Supply line leaks

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Faucet Leaks Typical causes and solutions Causes Worn washer or O ring Corrosion of the valve seat Solution Turn off water supply to the house/faucet Remove decorate knobs Unscrew the handle and stem of the faucet Inspect and replace the washer and O ring Replace or grind the valve seat smooth Reassemble and test

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Shower/Tub Leaks Types of leaks and typical causes Causes Worn washer or O ring Corrosion of the valve seat Solutions Turn off water supply to the house/faucet Remove decorate knobs Unscrew the handle and stem of the faucet Inspect and replace the washer and O ring Replace or grind the valve seat smooth Reassemble and test Image Source: yourmrrooter.com/plumber/img/bathtub Shower.jpg

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Outdoor Water Leaks Types of leaks and typical causes Hose Bibs Irrigation Valves Broken / Misaligned Sprinkler Heads

Hose bib leaks Typical causes and solutions Causes Loose packing Cracked housing Solutions Tighten the packing Replace washer Add/ replace packing

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Irrigation Valves Typical causes and solutions Causes Failed diaphragm Solenoid Solutions Remove & clean or replace diaphragm Replace solenoid Replace control valve Image Source: http://ipm.ucdavis.edu/tools/turf/siteprep/irrigprts.html http://irrigationdirect.com/irrigation products and supplies/sprinkler irrigation repair parts/richdel sprinkler system repair parts/richdel antisiphon electric valve apr repair parts

Broken Sprinkler Heads Typical causes and solutions Causes Cracked/broken riser Cracked/broken sprinkler head Loose fittings Solutions Tighten fittings Irrigation tape Replace riser Replace sprinkler head Image source: ipm.ucdavis.edu/tools/turf/siteprep/irrigprts.html

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Water Conservation: Conservation tools Indoor Die tablets Faucet aerators Flow restrictors Shower timers Outdoor Hose nozzles Hose timers Moisture gauges Irrigation timers

Conservation Assistance Available: Public Works leak check Call PW 757 5686 Washer Rebate: ONLY ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2014 models are eligible for a $200 rebate. PG&E s rebate of $75 is added to your City of Davis rebate of $125.

Online Resources Online resources Water.CityofDavis.org/Water Conservation

Monitor individual water usage using the City Services Payment webpage CityofDavis.org Online City Payments Pay City Services Online

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Thank you for conserving water John Mast Water Production Systems Supervisor Jeff Winslow Water Systems Maintenance Worker Richard Tsai Senior Utility Resource Specialist Jennifer Gilbert Conservation Coordinator City of Davis Public Works Department 757 5686 PWWeb@CityofDavis.org Water.CityofDavis.org