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Attachment 4 <br /> • Contests for kids during new enrollment periods at Gingerbread, summer camps, <br /> nature camps, etc. Include flyer that discusses water conservation and offer <br /> prizes for best pictures/posters about saving water. <br /> • Provide water conservation handouts at local hardware stores highlighting items <br /> that they sell that can be used to save water(e.g. tub for sink, bucket for shower <br /> water, shut off nozzle for hose, etc.). <br /> • Working with local pool stores to develop handout they can provide to their <br /> customers on the importance of using pool covers. <br /> City Facilities <br /> The following locations were identified as important facilities for water conservation efforts: <br /> • Golf Course <br /> • Parks—currently, parks are being mapped out with levels of water reduction <br /> specific to areas of light/heavy use for drought response strategy. <br /> Communication with local sports groups regarding how to use the parks to help <br /> reduce stress on turf is a critical component to keeping turf areas alive. <br /> • City Buildings <br /> • Fire Houses <br /> • Aquatic Center—routine checks for shower leaks, and investigate the possibility <br /> of pool covers while not in use <br /> Capital retrofits to City facilities to improve water efficiency will require investigation. The <br /> following water-efficiency improvements should be considered: <br /> • High-Efficiency Toilets (1.28 gal/flush) <br /> • Eco Blue Urinal conversion (Zone 7 program has a program that will cover initial <br /> costs) <br /> • Aerators on faucets <br /> • Timers on showers <br /> • Irrigation efficiency upgrades in parks <br /> Internal Logistics & Supportive Needs <br /> • Legal: The current drought situation has brought to light the need to update the City's <br /> Municipal Code Chapter 9.30 [Water Conservation Plan], which sets forth the stages of <br /> water reduction, determination of compliance, penalties for non-compliance, and <br /> guidelines of water use per reduction stage. <br /> • Water Billing System: The community has already begun responding to the issue of <br /> drought and is looking to find effective ways to monitor its water use. Such capability will <br /> 1) assist customers in their efforts to manage their own water use; and 2) decrease call <br /> City of Pleasanton I City Wide Drought Action Strategies 4 <br />