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Image Placeholder <br />220COMPREHENSIVE WATER SUPPLY <br />AND DISTRIBUITION PLAN <br />2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE DRAFT Dec14-17 <br />for review only <br />DRAFT Dec14-17 <br />for review only <br />2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE <br />Education and Information Programs <br />The City of Hugo provides information on how to improve water use <br />efficiencies by a number of education methods throughout the year. <br />Information is, in general, provided at appropriate times to address <br />peak demands� Emergency notices and educational materials on <br />how to reduce water use are available for quick distribution during an <br />emergency� Table 9-8 summarizes the City’s educational programs <br />and the number of times per year the City performs each activity� <br />Regulation <br />The City of Hugo has a number of regulations for shortterm reductions <br />in demand and longterm improvements in water efficiencies. The City <br />has a year-round odd/even water ban to help reduce peak demand <br />during summer months� A copy of the adopted regulation is included <br />in Appendix 9-10� In addition to the City regulations, there are a <br />number of mandated State and Federal Regulations that the City <br />enforces� These regulations include Minnesota Statute 103G�298 <br />requiring all automatically operated landscape irrigation systems to <br />have furnished and installed technology that inhibits or interrupts <br />operation of the landscape irrigation system during periods of sufficient <br />moisture� The technology must also be adjustable either by the end <br />user or the professional practitioner of landscape irrigation services� <br />The 1992 Federal Energy Policy Act established manufacturing <br />standards for water efficient plumbing fixtures, including toilets, urinals, <br />faucets, and aerators and is enforced with the City’s building permit <br />and inspections department� <br />Table 9-8 Current Education Programs <br />Current Education Programs Frequency/Year <br />Billing inserts or tips printed on the actual bill 1 <br />Consumer Confidence Reports 1 <br />Press releases to traditional local news outlets 3+/year <br />Social media distribution Ongoing <br />Presentations to community groups 8+/year <br />Information kiosk at utility and public buildings Ongoing <br />Marketing rebate programs in City 3+/year <br />Displays and exhibits: rain gardens with <br />informative signage Ongoing <br />Staff training of City’s conservation goals Ongoing <br />Facility tours As requested <br />Demonstration projects (landscaping or <br />plumbing)2+/year <br />Targeted efforts (letters to high water)2+/year <br />Notices of ordinances As needed <br />Emergency conservation notices As needed <br />Conservation tips available on website Ongoing