Contact Information |
| Project: Vernon. BC: Universal Water Metering |
| Contact: Mr. Eric Jackson |
| Contact Title: Director of Water Reclamation |
Address: 3400-30th Street,
Vernon, BC |
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| Fax: (250) 545-7876 |
| E-Mail: chvernon@junction.net, |
| URL: http://www.vernon.ca/ |
| Government Sector: Municipal |
| Organization Name: City of Vernon |
Activity |
| Activity Description: All city residents served with municipal water were metered as of January 1993. Water conservation devices were installed at the same time. A new rate structure was implemented during the program. |
| Timeframe Type: Completed |
| Timeframe Start: 1/6/1992 |
| TimeFrame End: 1/31/1993 |
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Sector Information |
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| Population Size: 32500 |
Partners |
| Partner: BC provincial government |
| Partner Description: 25% grant |
Activity Details |
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| Activity Description: All city residents served with municipal water were metered as of January 1993. Water conservation devices were installed at the same time. A new rate structure was implemented during the program. |
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Water Savings Details |
| Water Savings Volume: 726800 |
| Water Savings (%): 34 per Year |
| Water Savings Description: Based on 6 years of data, the residential savings are 34% as compared to consumption prior to metering.192 million gallons of water are saved per year. |
Wastewater Savings Details |
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| Wastewater Savings (%): 5 |
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Financial Details |
| Description/Comments: Low water users save up to $60 per year. As a result of the project and the lower pumpage that resulted, the utility saved about $50,000 per year in electricity costs and $3,000 per year in chlorine costs. |
| Investment saved/deferred: 2000000 per 20 |
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Advice |
| What Worked Well: Three things: 1)Installing retrofit devices at the same time as meters (one entry into home is best). 2) Having installation company make all appointments with homeowners. 3) Quadrupling flat rate for homeowners who refuse to allow a meter to be installed (instant compliance). |
| What to Avoid: Suggest clearer instructions for the homeowner showing how to read the meter and how to use the low flow indicator on the face of the meter. |
