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Commission considers reclaimed-water demand smoothing, ordinance changes and targeted outreach to large users
Summary
Staff asked the Water Commission whether to pursue targeted conservation and demand‑smoothing for the reclaimed-water (purple‑pipe) system, including applying some potable‑water rules to reclaimed users and convening a reclaimed‑water work group.
City staff presented options on May 15 for conserving reclaimed water and reducing peak demand on the purple‑pipe system, asking the Water Commission whether to pursue specific goals and whether to extend potable water conservation rules to reclaimed users.
Erin Young, water resources section director, opened the discussion and said staff had investigated the legal basis for sharing individual usage records and suggested nondisclosure agreements for any third‑party review of customer meters. "The first question really will be, is there a need to know what that information is?" she said, explaining staff had sought legal guidance on privacy and data-sharing considerations.
Tim Morales, the water conservation…
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