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Hays reports 2024 water‑conservation results as city begins AMI meter roll‑out
Summary
Water Conservation Specialist Holly Dickman presented the City of Hays' 2024 water‑conservation program results, while Director of Water Resources Jeff Crispin gave a progress report on the city's Advanced Metering Infrastructure rollout, including contract and installation details.
Holly Dickman, Water Conservation Specialist for the City of Hays, presented the city's Water Conservation Program results for 2024 and warned that current drought outlooks predict persistence or development of drought in much of the county.
Dickman told commissioners that 2024 rainfall was "above average for Hays" while noting rainfall and snowfall patterns are spotty across the region. She reviewed the city's rebate and outreach programs: 210 toilets were replaced under the toilet rebate program, 91 washing machines were replaced, four smart irrigation controllers were installed through the rebate program, and the city distributed 88 water‑efficient shower heads. Turf‑conversion installs were slower in 2024 compared with 2023.…
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