Several years back Cal/Am signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Urban Water Council (CUWCC) stating that they would implement the CUWCC’s Water Conservation Best Management Practices (BMP).  These BMPs are designed to be used by all water suppliers as the basis for their Conservation Program.

Due to a lack of money dedicated to the program, Cal/Am has shown little or no progress in implementing such a program in the Larkfield Service Area. 

Within the current rate case, a settlement agreement has been made which will provide Cal/Am $37,000 annually to implement a more aggressive Water Conservation Program in the Larkfield Area.  The $37,000 will be recovered in water rates which will amount to approximately $1.28 more per month on each customer’s water bill.

Best Management Practices

Water Survey Programs for Single Family Residential and Multi Family Residential Customers.

·         Cal/Am is required to contact 20% of both single family residential and multi family residential customers and offer a survey of both indoor and outdoor components of their water system. 

Residential Plumbing Retrofit

·         Requires Cal/Am to identify all residences built before 1992 and distribute or directly install high quality, low flow shower heads, toilet displacement devices, toilet flappers and faucet aerators where required.

Large Landscape Conservation Program and Incentives

·         Applies primarily to apartments or commercial establishments with high water use due to landscaping.  The Sonoma County Water Agency is currently contracted for this service.

High Efficiency Clothes Washing Machine Financial Incentive Programs

·         This program has already been in effect in Larkfield for the last three years providing rebates of $150 toward the purchase of a high-efficiency clothes washer on the approved list.

-          Not all washers are eligible for rebates. Visit www.cuwcc.org before purchasing a new washer.

Public Information Programs

·         Requires Cal/Am to inform customers of their Conservation Program and how to get help and advice concerning conservation matters. 

-          MWCSC will be working with Cal/Am to ensure that Larkfield, Wikiup and Fulton residents are aware of the Conservation Program.

School Education Programs

·         Will provide school districts and private schools instructional assistance, educational materials and classroom presentations that identify conservation issues.

Retail Conservation Pricing

·         Cal/Am will implement Tiered Rates in the Larkfield Service Area which will apply only to residential customers.

·         Cal/Am will issue an Advice Letter with the numbers soon after the Settlement Agreement is approved by the CPUC.

Conservation Coordinator

·         MWCSC has requested that Cal/Am establish a local telephone hot line staffed by knowledgeable people to answer questions about conservation and to provide assistance where needed.

Water Waste Prohibition

·         Prohibits waste by gutter flooding and to require re-circulating car wash systems and commercial laundry systems.

Residential Ultra Low Flush Toilet and High Efficiency Toilet Replacement Program

·         Currently provides for a $100 rebate for ultra low flush toilets and high efficiency toilets on the approved list.

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