HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCSD 99-16RESOUTION NO.OCSD 99-16
SUPPORTING BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR WATER
CONSERVATION
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ORANGE
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT SUPPORTING THE BEST
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR WATER CONSERVATION
WHEREAS,the Orange County Sanitation District (“District”)has long
supported,and continues to support,the policy of water conservation;and,
WHEREAS,in 1997,the California Urban Water Conservation Council
adopted the Best Management Practices for Water Conservation (“BMP’s”).
These BMP’s assure the safe and beneficial use of water conservation when
properly managed in accordance with the California Urban Water Conservation
Council’s Memorandum of Understanding;and,
WHEREAS,the District supports and implements the BMP’s found in the
California Urban Water Conservation’s Memorandum of Understanding,in order
to promote a standard of excellence for applying water conservation practices;
and,
WHEREAS,as part of the District’s Cooperative Projects Program,the
Guidance Review Committee has required that all Cities and Special Districts
within the District’s service area shall adopt the BMP’s for water conservation;
and,
WHEREAS,the District maintains a diverse program of water
conservation consistent with the District’s mission to protect public health and the
environment through excellence in wastewater systems;and
WHEREAS,the District desires to promote the continuance of water
conservation in its service area in a manner that is safe,environmentally
beneficial,and is sensitive to the needs of the communities involved.
NOW,THEREFORE,the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation
District,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE,DETERMINE AND ORDER:
Section 1 That the Board of Directors supports the policy of water
conservation.
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Section 2 That the Board of Directors supports the Best Management
Practices for Water Conservation,as adopted by the California Urban Water
Conservation Council.
Section 3 That the Board of Directors supports the use of the Best
Management Practices,as they-apply to water conservation at its Treatment
Plant Facilities and throughout the District’s service area.
•PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held September 22,1999.
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