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B. CONTINUING CONSERVATION PRACTICES Metered System The City's water system is fully metered to each end user, although multiple commercial/industrial users may be served by a master water meter at each site. The City also requires that new commercial/industrial developments be separately metered for landscape irrigation. Apartments and mobile home parks are considered commercial sites for the purpose of water metering and billing. The fully metered system allows each user to become aware of their actual water use via their water bill (water bills show the amount of water used in the billing period, and what was used the year before in the same period). The separate irrigation meters allow owners of large landscaped areas to monitor landscape water use separately from other uses. This awareness of actual water use allows each customer to prioritize their conservation efforts to achieve a target water use and corresponding water bill. Separate irrigation water meters and systems can also simplify the construction and operation of a reclaimed water supply system. 2. Meter Testing and Replacement Program The City has a routine water meter replacement program and replaces an average of 350 meters per year with new - water meters. This rate corresponds to an average meter life of approximately 23 years. Large -meters (three inch and larger) are tested every two years. The goal of the program is to provide accurate water use accounting to each customer. A secondary benefit of the program is increased water use accountability. Worn out water meters tend to err to the benefit of the customer; accurate meters therefore reduce unaccounted-for water and increase the City's revenues. 3. Public Information Displays and Programs The City's Utility Department displays water conservation material at its public services counter. Conservation material and limited fixture retrofit kits are provided to customers free of charge upon request. Utility Department staff are knowledgeable in the area of water conservation are available to assist customers when the printed material does not address the customer's specific questions. 2