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| Ranking |
Effective Practice |
| Description |
When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) passed the Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, which stated that surface water had to go through a filtration process, North Tahoe Public Utilities District (PUD) chose to install an ultraviolet (UV) treatment system for disinfecting its fresh-water supply. In designing the UV plant, North Tahoe PUD was mindful of the opportunities for water and energy efficiency. The utility also launched a public outreach effort to promote water conservation. North Tahoe PUD distributed literature published by American Water Works Association and provided tours/ field trips of its facility to elementary school students during Water Awareness Week in the spring. |
| Goal / Mission |
The goal of this project was to provide a safe fresh-water supply in an efficient manner. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
The UV disinfection plant was estimated to save $6,700/ year in power costs. The Leak Detection Program saved 819.6 GPM and $430,781,760. |
| Categories |
Environment / Energy & Sustainability
Environment / Water
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| Organization(s) |
North Tahoe Public Utilities District (PUD) |
| Source |
Flex Your Power Efficiency Partnership |
| Date of Publication |
2006 |
| Date of Implementation |
2001 |
| Location |
County: Placer County, CA |
| Primary Contact |
Robert (Bob) Ruhberg, Operations Director
875 National Ave.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
(530) 546-4212
ntpud@jps.net
http://www.northlaketahoe.net
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