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• • 2. Unaccounted Water. Water audits are intended to identify, quantify, and verify water and revenue losses. The volume of unaccounted -for water should be evaluated each billing cycle. The AWWA recommends a goal of ten percent or less for unaccounted -for water. Water audit procedures are available from the AWWA and MN Rural Water Association. Frequency of water audits: ❑ each billing cycle ® yearly ® other: Conducted when a leak is suspected but not apparent. Leak detection and survey: ['every year ❑ every other year ® periodic as needed Year last leak detection survey completed: Partial survey in 2006 a a c+ and e f t be °tal e to reduce vet; . un�� t d wat excce % tc �l t dr w ls, in6lude the ;wrpl 6r��o ' ice a acco �, water to10° r less.... W. 3. Conservation Water Rates. Plans must include the current rate structure for all customers and provide information on any proposed rate changes. Discuss the basis for current price levels and rates, including cost of service data, and the impact current rates have on conservation. Billing Frequency: ❑ Monthly ❑ Bimonthly ❑ Other (describe): Volume included in base rate or service charge: ® Quarterly Conservation Rate Structures ® Increasing block rate: rate per unit increases as water use increases ❑ Seasonal rate: higher rates in summer to reduce peak demands ❑ Service charge or base fee that does not include a water volume Conservation Neutral Rate Structure ❑ Uniform rate: rate per unit is the same regardless of volume Non - conserving Rate Structures ❑ Service charge or base fee that includes a large volume of water ❑ Declining block rate: rate per unit decreases as water use increases ❑ Flat rate: one fee regardless of how much water is used (unmetered) Other (describe): • Water Rates Evaluated: N every year n every years n no schedule Date of last rate change: February 2006 16