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SFPUC expands water‑conservation work: city executive order, tenant pass‑through proposal and resale fixture requirements
Summary
PUC staff described a city executive order and multiple conservation initiatives including a 10% departmental reduction order, a second‑year Water Saving Hero campaign, tenant pass‑through legislation proposals (50% pass‑through) and draft plumbing/building code changes to require water‑efficient fixtures on resale and commercial upgrades.
At the July 8 meeting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission reviewed water conservation initiatives and pending legislation intended to reduce citywide water use and update plumbing standards.
Laura Spangen (PUC) described two launches: the second year of the Water Saving Hero public campaign and a mayoral executive order requiring all city departments to reduce water use by 10%, complete efficiency audits by Oct. 1 and repair indoor leaks by Nov. 1. The commission also has budgets added to help Rec and Park and Public Works replace irrigation…
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