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 Recommendations of the WaterConservation Task Force
Presented to the City of Raleigh City CouncilApril 21, 2009
 
 
Executive Summary
This report is in response to a request from the City of Raleigh City Council for theWater Conservation to address four specific water conservation items. In addition, thisreport includes comments and recommendations regarding several related waterconservation issues. Thus, the report is divided into two main sections: “RequestedItems to Address” and “Additional Recommendations”.
Requested Issues to Address:
 
Year-round Permanent Conservation Measures –
The Water Conservation Advisory Council (WCAC) recommended that the number of irrigation days permitted under these conditions remain at 3 days per week (i.e. alternateday) rather than 2 days per week based on address number. In addition, the WCACsuggested that the City adopt language within this ordinance to prohibit flagrant outdoorwater waste as well as encourage everyday water conservation by requiring restaurants toonly serve potable water when asked by patrons and hotels to only change linens whenrequested by guests. The Raleigh City Council accepted these recommendations asproposed on September 9, 2008.
Certified Vehicle Wash Program Modifications
–As part of the City’s conservation plan, a carwash certification program was created toencourage local professional vehicle washes to conserve water and properly maintaintheir systems. Subsequently, many of the area vehicle washes were certified, andtherefore permitted to operate even during severe water use restrictions. One certificationcriteria for automatic wash systems required that if the facility did not use a water reclaimsystem, its basic wash package was to consume less than 55 gallons. It was suggestedthat this volume limit should be examined and modified if necessary. After carefulreview of presented industry information, it was determined that the 55 gallon per washlimit was a reasonable amount of water and should not be lowered further. However,during the discussions of this issue, the WCAC also made several additionalrecommendations regarding vehicle washes as listed below:
 
Provide additional signage to facilities with functioning reclaim systems todelineate them from other certified vehicle washes.
 
Require all future vehicle wash facilities to include an onsite reclaim system.
 
Require certified facilities to be re-inspected on a 3-5 year basis, but this re-inspection can be conducted by a certified plumber.
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