AWWA ACE59878

This paper discusses one of the measurable water conservation initiatives implemented by the Orange CountyUtilities Water Division called "The Water Watch Program". The primary purpose of this program isto promote water conservation awareness by patrolling residential and commercial properties onwater-restricted days and evenings (Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays). The program began in May 2001. A contract company, Voltview Tech, was hiredfor a six-month period. This contract includes the services of two part-time staff persons, one fulltime supervisor and a project manager. Also included is the weekly mileage for the staff. WaterWatch personnel became familiar with the mandatory water restrictions and the water shortageorders from the St. Johns River Water Management District and the South Florida WaterManagement District. Staff received service area maps of the unincorporated portions of OrangeCounty so they would know what areas needed to be patrolled. In October 2003, a new company"East Central Florida RC & D" was contracted to perform the Water Watch functions.Water Watch personnel were issued Water Watch uniforms as well as identification badges.Two staff members work during the day between 9:30 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. The third staffmember works the evening hours between midnight and 10:00 A.M. Staff reports to thesupervisor at the beginning and end of each shift. Updates on specific violations that have beenwritten are given and paperwork is turned in. This information is entered into a detailed databasedesigned for this program.

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Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

06/17/2004

Number of Pages:

4

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1 file , 250 KB