A review and update to the Drought Contingency Plan is required every five years, coinciding with the update and review of the water conservation plan. Changes to be made include additional triggers and administrative changes based on Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recommendations. Changes are bulleted below.
· Additional triggers
o Phase I
§ The combined storage of Lake Georgetown and Lake Stillhouse Hollow is less than 162,752 acre feet of water
§ Water treatment capacity has reached 85 percent for three consecutive days
o Phase II
§ The combined storage of Lake Georgetown and Lake Stillhouse Hollow is less than 105,001 acre feet of water
§ Water treatment capacity has reached 90 percent for three consecutive days
o Phase III
§ The combined storage of Lake Georgetown and Lake Stillhouse Hollow is less than 52,501 acre feet of water
§ Water treatment capacity has reached 95 percent for three consecutive days.
· TCEQ Recommendations
o Sec 13.16.030 – adding provisions for wholesale customers in the event of drought contingency plan implementation.
o Sec 13.15.040 - Specifying coordination with Regional Water Planning Groups.
o Sec 13.16.070 – Adding language for how public involvement was achieved.
o Sec 13.16.080 – Adding language specifying what alternative water sources the City has.
o Sec 13.16.131 – Adding language for Pro Rata Curtailments.
o Sec 13.16.170 – Adding provisions for customers with water contracts with the City in the event of drought contingency plan implementation.