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Coppell unveils water‑use dashboard; New Tech students propose a 1.67 buffer for non‑watering days
Summary
City staff demonstrated a new water‑conservation dashboard created after 2023 peak demands, while New Tech High School AP statistics students recommended a statistical buffer (1.67× winter average) for non‑watering days to reduce false violations.
Coppell — City staff on March 11 presented a new water‑conservation dashboard designed to track daily consumption across service types and make restrictions more transparent; students from New Tech High School then presented a classroom analysis recommending a 1.67 multiplier as a buffer above winter average for non‑watering‑day enforcement.
City presentation
Jerry Young, business analyst in strategic financial engagement, said the dashboard was developed after the 2023 heat wave (more than 30 days exceeding 100°F) pushed daily demand close to the city's allocation from Dallas Water Utilities (DWU). Young said the dashboard will be accessible from the City of Coppell website under the utility‑billing tab and will display interactive charts including previous‑day consumption by service type, historical monthly consumption and recent five‑day totals.
James Meyer, assistant director of public works, said conservation measures implemented in 2024 — notably a mandatory two‑day‑per‑week watering schedule — likely helped reduce peak demand in 2024 compared with 2023.…
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