4 AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5. American Water Works Association Copyright 214, All Rights Reserved. This spreadsheet-based water audit tool is designed to help quantify and track water losses associated with water distribution systems and identify areas for improved efficiency and cost recovery. It provides a "top-down" summary water audit format, and is not meant to take the place of a full-scale, comprehensive water audit format. Auditors are strongly encouraged to refer to the most current edition of AWWA M36 Manual for Water Audits for detailed guidance on the water auditing process and targetting loss reduction levels The spreadsheet contains several separate worksheets. Sheets can be accessed using the tabs towards the bottom of the screen, or by clicking the buttons below. Please begin by providing the following information The following guidance will help you complete the Audit Name of Contact Person: Maria Rinaldi All audit data are entered on the Reporting Worksheet Email Address: mrinaldi@townofbernalillo.org Telephone Ext.: Name of City / Utility: City/Town/Municipality: Town of Bernalillo Value can be entered by user Value calculated based on input data These cells contain recommended default values State / Province: New Mexico (NM) Use of Option Pcnt: Value: Country: (Radio) Buttons:.25% Start Date: Year: 214 Calendar Year End Date: Audit Preparation Date: 1/28/215 Volume Reporting Units: Million gallons (US) PWSID / Other ID: Enter MM/YYYY numeric format Enter MM/YYYY numeric format Select the default percentage by choosing the option button on the left The following worksheets are available by clicking the buttons below or selecting the tabs along the bottom of the page To enter a value, choose this button and enter a value in the cell to the right Instructions The current sheet. Enter contact information and basic audit details (year, units etc) Reporting Worksheet Enter the required data on this worksheet to calculate the water balance and data grading Comments Enter comments to explain how values were calculated or to document data sources Performance Indicators Review the performance indicators to evaluate the results of the audit Water Balance The values entered in the Reporting Worksheet are used to populate the Water Balance Dashboard A graphical summary of the water balance and Non Revenue Water components Grading Matrix Presents the possible grading options for each input component of the audit Service Connection Diagram Diagrams depicting possible customer service connection line configurations Definitions Use this sheet to understand the terms used in the audit process Loss Control Planning Use this sheet to interpret the results of the audit validity score and performance indicators Example Audits Reporting Worksheet and Performance Indicators examples are shown for two validated audits Acknowledgements Acknowledgements for the AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5. If you have questions or comments regarding the software please contact us via email at: wlc@awwa.org AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5. Instructions 1
AWWA Free Water Audit Software: Reporting Worksheet WAS v5. American Water Works Association. Copyright 214, All Rights Reserved.? Click to access definition + Click to add a comment Water Audit Report for: << Please enter system details and contact information on the Instructions tab >> Reporting Year: 214 1/214-12/214 Please enter data in the white cells below. Where available, metered values should be used; if metered values are unavailable please estimate a value. Indicate your confidence in the accuracy of the input data by grading each component (n/a or 1-1) using the drop-down list to the left of the input cell. Hover the mouse over the cell to obtain a description of the grades All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR To select the correct data grading for each input, determine the highest grade where the utility meets or exceeds all criteria for that grade and all grades below it. Master Meter and Supply Error Adjustments WATER SUPPLIED <----------- Enter grading in column 'E' and 'J' ----------> Pcnt: Value: Volume from own sources: +? 7 4.458 MG/Yr +? 5 1.4% MG/Yr Water imported: +? n/a MG/Yr +? MG/Yr Water exported: +? n/a MG/Yr +? MG/Yr Enter negative % or value for under-registration WATER SUPPLIED: 394.929 MG/Yr Enter positive % or value for over-registration. AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION Click here:? Billed metered: +? 7 334.139 MG/Yr for help using option Billed unmetered: +? 1 MG/Yr buttons below Unbilled metered: +? 6.25 MG/Yr Pcnt: Value: Unbilled unmetered: +? 7.8 MG/Yr 1.25% 2461.8 MG/Yr AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION: WATER LOSSES (Water Supplied - Authorized Consumption)? 334.172 MG/Yr 6.757 MG/Yr Use buttons to select percentage of water supplied OR value Apparent Losses Pcnt: Value: Unauthorized consumption: +? 2.987 MG/Yr.25% MG/Yr Default option selected for unauthorized consumption - a grading of 5 is applied but not displayed Customer metering inaccuracies: +? 5 17.588 MG/Yr 5.% MG/Yr Systematic data handling errors: +? 5.835 MG/Yr.25% MG/Yr Default option selected for Systematic data handling errors - a grading of 5 is applied but not displayed Apparent Losses:? 19.41 MG/Yr Real Losses (Current Annual Real Losses or CARL) Real Losses = Water Losses - Apparent Losses: WATER LOSSES:? 41.347 MG/Yr 6.757 MG/Yr NON-REVENUE WATER NON-REVENUE WATER:? 6.79 MG/Yr = Water Losses + Unbilled Metered + Unbilled Unmetered SYSTEM DATA Length of mains: +? 6 79. miles Number of active AND inactive service connections: +? 6 3,339 Service connection density:? 42 conn./mile main Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop or property line? Yes (length of service line, beyond the property boundary, Average length of customer service line: +? 6 ft that is the responsibility of the utility) Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading score of 1 has been applied Average operating pressure: +? 3 78. psi COST DATA Total annual cost of operating water system: +? 8 238444.94 $/Year Customer retail unit cost (applied to Apparent Losses): +? 8 $2.48 $/1 gallons (US) Variable production cost (applied to Real Losses): +? 5 338.91 $/Million gallons Use Customer Retail Unit Cost to value real losses WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY SCORE: *** YOUR SCORE IS: 65 out of 1 *** A weighted scale for the components of consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION: Based on the information provided, audit accuracy can be improved by addressing the following components: 1: Volume from own sources 2: Customer metering inaccuracies 3: Variable production cost (applied to Real Losses) AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5. Reporting Worksheet 1
AWWA Free Water Audit Software: System Attributes and Performance Indicators WAS v5. American Water Works Association. Copyright 214, All Rights Reserved. Water Audit Report for: << Please enter system details and contact information on the Instructions tab >> Reporting Year: 214 1/214-12/214 System Attributes: Performance Indicators: Financial: *** YOUR WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY SCORE IS: 65 out of 1 *** Apparent Losses: 19.41 MG/Yr + RealLosses: 41.347 MG/Yr = Water Losses: 6.757 MG/Yr? Unavoidable Annual Real Losses (UARL): 26.43 MG/Yr Annual cost of Apparent Losses: $48,137 Annual cost of Real Losses: $14,13 Valued at Variable Production Cost Return to Reporting Worksheet to change this assumption Non-revenue water as percent by volume of Water Supplied: 15.4% Non-revenue water as percent by cost of operating system: 2.6% Real Losses valued at Variable Production Cost Operational Efficiency: Apparent Losses per service connection per day: Real Losses per service connection per day: Real Losses per length of main per day*: Real Losses per service connection per day per psi pressure: 15.93 gallons/connection/day 33.93 gallons/connection/day N/A.43 gallons/connection/day/psi From Above, Real Losses = Current Annual Real Losses (CARL):? Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) [CARL/UARL]: 41.35 million gallons/year 1.56 * This performance indicator applies for systems with a low service connection density of less than 32 service connections/mile of pipeline AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5. Performance Indicators 1
AWWA Free Water Audit Software: User Comments Use this worksheet to add comments or notes to explain how an input value was calculated, or to document the sources of the information used. WAS v5. American Water Works Association. Copyright 214, All Rights Reserved. General Comment: Audit Item Comment Volume from own sources: Vol. from own sources: Master meter error adjustment: Water imported: Water imported: master meter error adjustment: Water exported: Water exported: master meter error adjustment: Billed metered: Billed unmetered: Unbilled metered: AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5. Comments 1
Audit Item Comment Unbilled unmetered: Unauthorized consumption: Customer metering inaccuracies: Systematic data handling errors: Length of mains: Number of active AND inactive service connections: Average length of customer service line: Average operating pressure: Total annual cost of operating water system: Customer retail unit cost (applied to Apparent Losses): Variable production cost (applied to Real Losses): AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5. Comments 2
AWWA Free Water Audit Software: Water Balance WAS v5. American Water Works Association. Copyright 214, All Rights Reserved. Own Sources (Adjusted for known errors) Water Audit Report for: << Please enter system details and contact information on the Instructions tab >> Reporting Year: 214 1/214-12/214 Data Validity Score: 65 Water Exported Revenue Water Billed Water Exported.. Authorized Consumption Billed Authorized Consumption Billed Metered Consumption (water exported is removed) 334.139 Revenue Water 334.139 Billed Unmetered Consumption 334.139 334.172 Unbilled Metered Consumption Unbilled Authorized Consumption 394.929.33 Unbilled Unmetered Consumption System Input Water Supplied Unauthorized Consumption 6.79 394.929 Apparent Losses.987 394.929 19.41 Customer Metering Inaccuracies 17.588 Systematic Data Handling Errors Water Losses.835 Water Imported 6.757 Leakage on Transmission and/or Distribution Mains Real Losses Not broken down. 41.347 Leakage and Overflows at Utility's Storage Tanks Not broken down Leakage on Service Connections Not broken down..25.8 Non-Revenue Water (NRW) AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5. Water Balance 1
The graphic below is a visual representation of the Water Balance with bar heights propotional to the volume of the audit components 1% 9% 8% AWWA Free Water Audit Software: Dashboard Water Audit Report for: << Please enter system details and contact information on the Instructions tab >> Reporting Year: 214 1/214-12/214 Show me the VOLUME of Non-Revenue Water Data Validity Score: 65 Show me the COST of Non-Revenue Water 5, 45, Total Cost of NRW =$62,161 WAS v5. American Water Works Association. Copyright 214, All Rights Reserved. 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% Cost $ 4, 35, 3, 25, 2, 15, 1, 5, % Water Exported Water Imported Volume From Own Sources Water Exported Water Supplied Water Exported Authorized Consumption Water Losses Water Exported Billed Auth. Cons. Unbilled Auth. Cons. Apparent Losses Water Exported Revenue Water Non Revenue Water Unbilled metered (valued at Var. Prod. Cost) Unbilled unmetered (valued at Var. Prod. Cost) Unauth. consumption Cust. metering inaccuracies Syst. data handling errors Real Losses Real Losses (valued at Var. Prod. Cost) AWWA Free Water Audit Software v5. Dashboard 1
NARRATIVE FOR 214 AWWA WATER AUDIT: TOWN OF BERNALILLO VOLUME FROM OWN SOURCES Grade: 7 Definition: Conditions between 6 and 1 but lacking relevant information 6. Hourly production meter data logged automatically & reviewed on at least a weekly basis. Data is adjusted to correct gross error when meter/instrumentation equipment malfunction is detected; and/or error is confirmed by meter accuracy testing. Tank/storage facility elevation changes are automatically used in calculating a balanced Volume from own sources component, and data gaps in the archived data are corrected on at least a weekly basis. 8. 1% of treated water production sources are metered, meter accuracy testing and electronic calibration conducted annually, less than 1% of meters are found outside of +/- 6% accuracy 1. 1% of treated water production sources are metered, meter accuracy testing and electronic calibration conducted semi-annually, with less than 1% found outside of +/- 3% accuracy Analysis: The Town currently has only two wells that are producing water. The Town meters and reports production from these wells. Meters are not tested on an annual basis; however, there are meters within the distribution system that are checked against each other as an internal calibration. For each well, there is one metered, rotary/paddle type meter off the wellhead. The water from each well is split into 3 flows to 3 meters which are all monitored by mag meters. The total flows through the 3 mag meters are compared to that of the well head meter to check consistency. The Public Works Director indicates that the Well #4 mag meters sum to about 14 gpm while rotary/paddle meter reads 142 gpm. This is an error of 1.4%. We have been unable to obtain the internal calibration numbers for Well 3. The Town meters all production (which warrants a grade higher than 6). With one well, the internal calibration indicates that the well is reading within 3% accuracy (which warrants a grade of 1). However, since the Town conducts no official meter testing (which would warrant a grade lower than 4), and we have been unable to obtain the internal calibration numbers for Well 3, we have assigned a grade of 7 to this category. For use in the AWWA Audit worksheet, we used the total metered production figure of 4,458, gallons.
MASTER METER ERROR ADJUSTMENT Grade: 5 Definition: Conditions between 4 and 6 4. Production meter data is logged automatically in electronic format and reviewed at least on a monthly basis. "Volume from own sources" tabulations include estimate of daily changes in tanks/storage facilities. Meter data is adjusted when gross data errors occur, or occasional meter testing deems this necessary. 6. Hourly production meter data logged automatically & reviewed on at least a weekly basis. Data adjusted to correct gross error from equipment malfunction and error confirmed by meter accuracy testing. Tank/storage facility elevation changes are automatically used in calculating a balanced "Volume from own sources" component. Analysis: The Town has a small SCADA type system that automatically logs production volumes and is reviewed daily. This is not networked and can only be accessed on-site but it stores data until reset, which is in excess of five years. Additionally, Town staff stores a handwritten log of daily values. At times, Well #4 bypasses the storage tanks and passes all the mains before arriving in the distribution system. There will always be some portion of full production that will not reach a storage tank before it is distributed throughout the system. Because of this configuration, it is inappropriate to use changes in tank facilities to calculate volume from own sources. Because hourly production data are logged automatically and reviewed daily but tank and storage facility elevation changes are not used in a balanced volume, we have assigned a grade of 5 to this criterion. WATER IMPORTED N/A The Town does have an emergency hook-up with the Rio Rancho system. However, the Public Works Director estimates that the Town only used Rio Rancho water for 3 hours in the last year. For the purposes of this audit, this category is deemed not applicable.
WATER EXPORTED N/A BILLED METERED Grade: 7 Definition: Conditions between 6 and 8 6. At least 9% of customers with volume-based billing; remaining accounts are estimated. Manual customer reading gives at least 8% meter read success rate; failed reads are estimated. Good customer meter records, limited meter accuracy testing, regular testing of oldest meters. Computerized billing records with routine auditing of global statistics. 8. At least 97% of customers with volume-based billing from meter reads. At least 9% customer meter read success rate; or minimum 8% read success rate with planning and budgeting for trials of Automatic Metering Reading (AMR) in one or more pilot areas. Good customer meter records. Regular meter accuracy testing guides replacement of statistically significant number of meters each year. Routine auditing of computerized billing records for global and detailed statistics; verified periodically by third party. Analysis: With very limited exceptions, the Town has 1% volume based billing. There are no customers with a fixed rate bill, and the Town only estimates use for meters that for some reason cannot be read or have recently broken. Prior to sending out bills, the billing staff flags meters that are: unread for any reason; high reads; and/or low and zero reads. These meters are then reread before bills are sent out. After this process, there is an average of 1 reads per month that are then estimated. The following month, the meters are read and the billing is adjusted. In addition, the Town meters fire hydrants used for construction purposes and bills for construction water on a monthly basis. Currently, old meters are being replaced by radio read meters, but limited meter testing is conducted. The Town staff knows the histories of the radio reads which now make up about 5% of the fleet. The City assumes the remainder of the meters are at least 1 years old and presumes that, some of the oldest meters are 85% accurate. As a group, we estimate that manual read meters are 9 percent accurate. The Public Works Director hopes to have all manual read meters
replaced within 4 years. population. At this point, the Town only tracks the age of its newer meter While the Town does not conduct internal auditing of the metered use data, the Town s water rights consultant does enter this information in an Access database and provides analysis and recommendations for follow up on specific meters. Since the Town does not conduct any meter accuracy testing and the auditing process isn t entirely clear, we have assigned a grade of 7 to this category. For use in the AWWA Audit worksheet, we used the annual totals from single family (SF), multifamily (MF) and industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) metered use. The breakdown and total are: SF + MF + ICI = Total 22,234,94 1,263,92 121,639,94 = 334,138,8 BILLED UNMETERED Grade: 1 Definition: 1. Water utility policy requires metering and volume-based billing for all customer accounts. Less than 2% of billed accounts are unmetered and exist because meter installation is hindered by unusual circumstances. The goal exists to minimize the number of unmetered accounts to the extent that is economical. Reliable estimates of consumption are obtained at these accounts via site specific estimation methods. Analysis: It is the Town s policy to meter every water user, including parks and municipal buildings. With the exception of the meters discussed in the billed metered section above, there are no accounts which are unmetered but billed for use. Therefore, there is no need to estimate use from such accounts, except on a temporary basis. We have therefore assigned a grade of 1 to this category. UNBILLED METERED Grade: 6 Definition: 6. Written policies regarding billing exemptions exist, but adherence in practice is questionable. Metering and meter readings for municipal buildings is reliable, but sporadic for other unbilled metered accounts. Periodic auditing of such accounts is conducted. Water
consumption is quantified directly from meter readings where available, but the majority of the consumption is estimated. Analysis: The Town now meters and bills all municipal facilities. Although there is no written policy, currently only the fire department and line flushing activities are metered and exempt from billing. However, the fire department metering is internal and is only used on an annual basis. The Town has located and removed 4 meters from vacant properties to prevent water from being used from these meters. In addition, there is no meter installed at a property until a building permit is issued. Bernalillo generally exceeds the requirements for a grade of 6. However, since there is no high level auditing of meter records, we were not able assign a grade of 8. Since we were unable to receive an estimate of water use for line flushing purposes, we have currently assigned a grade of 6 to unbilled, metered use. Based on meters in the Town s fire trucks, Mike Carroll, the Town s fire chief, estimates that the fire department used 25, gallons in 214 for both fire training and fire-fighting purposes. To date, we have been unable to obtain an estimate of use for line flushing activities in 214. UNBILLED UNMETERED Grade: 7 Definition: Conditions between 6 and 8 6. Coherent policies exist for some forms of unbilled, unmetered consumption but others await closer evaluation. Reasonable recordkeeping for the managed uses exists and allows for annual volumes to be quantified by inference, but unsupervised uses are guesstimated. 8. Clear policies and good recordkeeping exist for some uses (ex: unmetered fire connections registering consumption), but other uses (ex: miscellaneous uses of fire hydrants) have limited oversight. Total consumption is a mix of well quantified use such as from formulae (time x typical flow) or temporary meters, and relatively subjective estimates of less regulated use. Analysis: The extent of unbilled, unmetered consumption is only partially known. From a perspective of authorized use, there is only one applicable category of use: water used for arsenic backwash purposes. The Town s public works director estimates that approximately 8, gallons of water per year are consumed for arsenic backwash purposes. Since this was the only authorized unbilled, unmetered use, we have entered this number in the Calculator. We have addressed the issue of water loss associated with line breaks at the end of this narrative.
Since the Town has a good estimate of arsenic backwash use and has begun to document leaks and breaks and estimate the amount of losses resulting from these incidents, we have assigned a grade of 7 to the Town for this category. UNAUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION Grade: 2 Definition: 2. Unauthorized consumption is a known occurrence, but its extent is a mystery. There are no requirements to document observed events, but periodic field reports capture some of these occurrences. Total unauthorized consumption is approximated from this limited data. Analysis: Currently, the only estimate of unauthorized use of water from fire hydrants depends on the event being reported. If reported, a crude estimate of loss can be calculated based on the estimated capacity of the vehicle involved. If unreported, the loss goes unnoticed. The water utility has placed locks on fire hydrants in visible corridors to prevent unauthorized use. For the town s 36 hydrants, staff has purchased 2 locks and installed 19, none of these recent. In addition, it is likely that there are some illegal taps that access water directly from the distribution system. In 212, the Town replaced distribution lines in Las Cocinitas subdivision. At the time of replacement, the Town found that over 5 residences were illegally connected to the water system. Some users had tapped into their neighbors water lines. Although the water was being metered, it was being billed to another residence. In addition, there were other residents who had directly tapped into the distribution line, so this water was unbilled and unmetered. Although these illegal taps were eliminated in Las Cocinitas, it is likely that there are other such connections that have not yet been discovered. In addition to illegal taps, the Town has had a couple of phone calls that have reported small amounts of water theft. Since the Town has no hard information with respect to unauthorized consumption, we have estimated that.25 percent of the diversions or.987 million gallons is not authorized.
CUSTOMER METERING INACCURACIES Grade: 5 Definition: Conditions between 4 and 6 4. Reliable recordkeeping exists; meter information is improving as meters are replaced. Meter accuracy testing conducted annually for small number of meters. Limited number of older meters replaced each year. Inaccuracy volume is largely an estimate, but refined, based upon limited testing data. 6. A reliable electronic recordkeeping system for meters exists. Population includes a mix of new high performing meters and dated meters with suspect accuracy. Routine, but limited, meter accuracy testing and meter replacement occurs. Inaccuracy volume is quantified using a mix of reliable and less certain data. Analysis: The Town has electronic records of meters and the current meter population is just over half radio read meters with the remaining being more dated. Meter accuracy testing occurs only as needed, due to customer complaints or if unusually high or low use is noted. Although it is obvious that a significant percentage of reported metered use readings are not completely accurate due to the meters dated condition, we do not know if estimates of use are high or low. As a gross estimate, we assume that the manual read meters (which represent 5 percent of the meter population) under-report metered use by 1 percent. Thus, 5 percent of total metered use or 17.588 million gallons has been entered in the Audit. SYSTEMATIC DATA HANDLING ERRORS Grade: 5 Definition: Conditions between 4 and 6 4. Policy and procedures for permitting and billing exist but need refinement. Billing data maintained on paper records or insufficiently capable electronic database. Only periodic unstructured auditing work conducted to confirm billing data handling efficiency. Volume of unbilled water due to billing lapses is a guess. 6. Policy for permitting and billing is adequate and reviewed periodically. Computerized billing system in use with basic reporting available. Internal checks of billing data errors conducted annually. Effect of billing adjustments on measured consumption volumes is well
understood. Reasonably accurate quantification of consumption volume lost to billing lapses is obtained. Analysis: The Town has an electronic billing system that meets the requirements for a Grade of 6; however, it does not meet the other criteria for this grade. The Town s computerized billing system has recently been upgraded to increase its capability. The Town s water rights consultant checks billed use against calculated use to identify multipliers that have been incorrectly entered. These errors are corrected the following month. In addition, the consultant notes unusual billings, which the Town staff attempts to investigate and address. However, the Town does not conduct an annual internal check of billing data errors, nor is there a good understanding of the effects of billing adjustments on measured consumption volume. The Acting Town Treasurer reports that reasonable quantification of consumption during billing lapses is obtained, but these calculations are not contained in a formal analysis. Because of these factors, we have assigned a grade of 5 to this category. We estimate that the Town fails to account for an additional.25 percent of metered use or.835 million gallons due to Systematic Data Handling Errors. LENGTH OF MAINS Grade 6 Definition: 6. Sound policy and procedures exist for permitting and commissioning new water mains. Highly accurate paper records with regular field validation; or electronic records and asset management system in good condition. Includes system backup. Analysis: Data are kept in paper records that cover 9% of the system. There is electronic documentation of new lines and approximately 1% of old paper records have been digitized. Water utility staff estimates that there are 79 miles of water mains. NUMBER OF ACTIVE AND INACTIVE CONNECTIONS Grade 6 Definition: 6. Permitting policy and procedures are adequate and reviewed periodically. Computerized information management system is in use with annual installations & abandonments totaled. Very limited field verifications and audits. Error in count of number of service connections is believed to be no more that 3%.
Analysis: Though the Town does not have a written permitting policy, policy and procedures for new connections are adequate. Information management system is computerized and annual installations and disconnects are easily totaled. Field verifications are done during connect and disconnects and the error in the number of service connections is believed to be less than 3 percent. Therefore, we have assigned a grade of 6 to this category. AVERAGE LENGTH OF CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE Grade 6 Definition: 6. Clear policy exists to define utility/customer responsibility for service connection piping. Accurate, well-maintained paper or basic electronic recordkeeping system exists. Periodic field checks confirm piping lengths for a sample of customer properties. Analysis: The written Policy is clear that customer responsibility is just beyond the tailpiece of the meter housing. Paper record keeping system is accurate and moving towards GIS database of all utility-customer boundaries. Field checks are performed upon all new installations. AVERAGE OPERATING PRESSURE Grade 3 Definition: Conditions between 2 and 4 2. Limited telemetry monitoring of scattered sites provides some static pressure data, which is recorded in handwritten logbooks. Pressure data is gathered at individual sites only when low pressure complaints arise. Average pressure is determined by averaging relatively crude data, and is affected by significant variation in ground elevations, system head loss and gaps in pressure controls in the distribution system. 4. Effective pressure controls separate different pressure zones; moderate pressure variation across the system, occasional open boundary valves are discovered that breech pressure zones. Basic telemetry monitoring of the distribution system logs pressure data electronically. Pressure data gathered by gauges or data loggers at fire hydrants or buildings when low pressure complaints arise, and during fire flow tests and system flushing. Reliable topographical data exists. Average pressure is calculated using this mix of data.
Analysis: A pressure reducing valve (PRV) separates the two distinct pressure zones. There are no boundary valves. The town takes static pressure readings of the distribution system at 1 to 2 locations with handheld equipment rather than with telemetry. The Public Works Director reports that there is a variation in pressure of 3psi in the eastern part of the system and 2 in the west (ranging from 8-1 psi). The average pressure in the system is 78 psi based on the high pressure zone west of the river and the low pressure zone east of river. Because there are effective pressure controls that separate two pressure zones (which would warrant a grade of 4), but there is no telemetry monitoring or electronic logging of pressure information, we have assigned a value of 3 to this category. TOTAL ANNUAL COST OF OPERATING WATER SYSTEM Grade: 8 Definition: 8. Reliable electronic, industry-standard cost accounting system in place, with all pertinent water system operating costs tracked. Data audited at least annually by utility personnel, and at least once every three years by third-party CPA. Analysis: The accounting system consists of electronic records warranting a grade of 4 or higher and State Auditors conduct audits at least every 3 years. The annual operating costs for the 213-214 fiscal year were $2,384,44.94. CUSTOMER RETAIL UNIT COST Grade: 8 Definition: 8. Effective water rate structure in force and applied reliably in billing operations. Composite customer rate is determined using a weighted average composite consumption rate, including residential, industrial, commercial and any other customer classes. Analysis: The current rate structure is applied reliably in billing operation and is derived from a composite of several customer classes. Residential rates are set at $17.5 for the first 4, gallons; $2.45 for the next 1, gallons up to 6, additional, with a 1-cent increase for every additional 1, gallons up to 5, gallons, charged at $3.25 per 1, gallons. Commercial rates begin at $3.73 for the first 4, gallons, with each additional 1, gallons costing $2.8.
We have used $2.45/1 gallons as the average cost for residential customers and $2.8/1 gallons for commercial customers. This makes an average customer retail unit cost of $2.48/1 gallons. VARIABLE PRODUCTION RATE Grade: 5 Definition: Conditions between 4 and 6 4. Electronic, industry-standard cost accounting system in place. Electric power and treatment costs are reliably tracked and allow accurate weighted calculation of unit variable production costs based on these two inputs and water imported purchase costs (if applicable). All costs are audited internally on a periodic basis. 6. Reliable electronic, industry-standard cost accounting system in place, with all pertinent water system operating costs tracked. Pertinent additional costs beyond power, treatment and water imported purchase costs (if applicable) such as liability, residuals management, wear and tear on equipment, impending expansion of supply, are included in the unit variable production cost, as applicable. The data is audited at least annually by utility personnel. Analysis: The cost accounting system is electronic and industry standard with all pertinent costs including equipment depreciation tracked. The Town s accounts are audited by the State of New Mexico; however, these audits do not always occur on an annual basis. Therefore, we have assigned a grade of 5 to this category. Electric and chemical costs for the 213-214 fiscal year were $135,718.9. WATER LOSS FROM LINE BREAKS In previous years, there were numerous line breaks in the water system. In 213, the Public Works Director reduced the system water pressure from 9 psi to 65-7 psi late in 213 and line breaks have been reduced. However, there are still an average of two line breaks per month, most of which occur in the Mountain View neighborhood. In 214, there were a number of line breaks caused by construction activities. In addition, there was a very large leak that was only discovered after 2-3 months. The Public Works Director estimates that loss from this leak averaged 3.75 MG per month from the second half of June to mid-september. Losses from most leaks are only grossly estimated although a new policy has recently been enacted which requires a form be filled out which will be filled out to provide the information relevant to calculating losses.
NMOSE GPCD CALCULATOR Gallons per Capita - v2.4 Beta This spreadsheet-based GPCD calculator is designed to help quantify and track water uses associated with water distribution systems. The spreadsheet contains several separate worksheets. Sheets can be accessed using the tabs towards the bottom of the screen, or by clicking the buttons on the left below. Descriptions of each sheet are also given below. It should be noted that all the recorded data should be from actual metered results and should not include any estimates. Release Date: Mar, 16, 29 THE FOLLOWING KEY APPLIES THROUGHOUT: Value to be entered by user Dropdown box, pick from list Value calculated based on input data No longer available for input Look for the following boxes that provide additional information Instructions Info Please begin by providing the following information, then proceed through each sheet: NAME OF CITY OR UTILITY: Bernalillo New Mexico REPORTING YEARS: Enter the most recent reporting year: 215 Data can be entered back to: 29 NAME OF CONTACT PERSON: Carole Cristiano E-MAIL: lwa@lwasf.com TELEPHONE: 55/988-9811 Ext. SELECT THE REPORTING UNITS FOR VOLUME DATA: Gallons (US) Gallons per Capita - v2.4 Beta Instructions & Utility Census Data Single-Family Multi-Family ICI & Other Metered Reuse Total Diverted Reported Data Annual Performance Monthly Performance Definitions This sheet Census data and the portal to get the data from the Census website Single-Family residential gallons and population Multi-Family residential gallons and population Other data including Commercial, Industrial and Institutional [1.3] and Other metered [1.4] categories Data related to water reuse projects Total Production and Diverted Water The calculated data graphical review of most common performance indicators The calculated data graphical review of annual performance indicators The calculated data graphical review of monthly performance indicators Use this sheet to understand terms used in the audit process All parties reserve the right to validate the data recorded in this document. This does not bind the OSE or the Utility to the results. It is a tool used for planning purposes. If you have questions or comments regarding the software please contact us at: waternm@state.nm.us NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2 1
Census Information Data Table 2.1 Info Click here to access the Census Web site OR Click here for instructions on how to find the data on the Census website 215 TO 29 Use the most recent census data Return to Instructions DATA US Census Table Description INPUT CENSUS YEAR 21 P37 Group Quarters Population Total 58 H3 Occupancy Status Total 3,27 from H3 Occupied 2,952 from H3 Vacant 255 H12 Ave. Household Size of Occupied Housing Units Total 2.65 Formula: Household Size = Total Population / Total Number of Housing Units Vacancy Rate % 8.% COMMENTS: NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2
DATA INPUT SHEET Instructions Bernalillo 3. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR) MONTHLY DATA Return to Instructions ANNUAL DATA TABLE 3.1 215 TO 29 TABLE 3.6 TABLE 3.7 Info SFR BILLED WATER CONSUMPTION (Gallons (US)) ANNUAL ANNUAL Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC CONSUMPTION CALCULATION 215 N/A 214 12,975,24 12,528,52 14,72,66 16,88,71 19,828,5 23,82,7 21,112,84 2,36,31 17,58,39 16,339,8 13,45,12 13,33,15 22,234,94 213 11,273,34 13,84,1 15,17,9 15,6,34 21,798,31 22,784,3 15,4,82 2,817,7 17,172,54 11,954,7 13,24,45 13,716,96 191,769,12 212 13,418,17 14,36,82 17,427,24 2,16,64 22,71,41 25,762,76 2,574,25 23,957,65 2,75,92 15,617,26 14,851,82 15,946,97 225,376,91 211 15,544,364 13,41,76 18,815,32 18,354,83 21,89,915 22,683,31 23,781,97 22,297,797 21,253,66 16,43,28 13,638,27 15,94,2 223,177,397 21 13,914,58 12,484,9 12,791,34 14,862,76 22,412,81 27,448,53 22,775,18 19,548,24 2,98,62 17,261,53 15,25,96 15,887,88 215,619,33 29 N/A TABLE 3.2 Active Connections Only You have chosen to enter Active Connections Only, enter the monthly values below, TABLE 3.8 TABLE 3.9 Info NUMBER OF SFR CONNECTIONS (Monthly) or enter annual values in table 3.8 Check message above Table 3.3 to see if additional data is required. AVG. ANNUAL AVG CONN. Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC CONNECTIONS CALCULATION 215 N/A 214 2,981 2,971 2,971 3,14 3,24 3,28 3,28 3,33 3,3 3,24 3,36 3,28 3,14 213 2,975 2,992 3,3 2,999 3,7 2,968 2,969 2,954 2,955 2,954 2,954 2,971 2,975 212 2,917 2,926 2,938 2,944 2,959 2,957 2,961 2,968 2,957 2,958 2,971 2,972 2,952 211 2,761 2,779 2,795 2,84 2,827 2,832 2,847 2,947 2,854 2,871 2,885 2,766 2,831 21 2,62 2,624 2,656 2,67 2,713 2,711 2,77 2,72 2,725 2,752 2,752 2,765 2,71 29 N/A Info TABLE 3.3 You have entered Active Connections Only in Table 3.2; leave the cells below blank TABLE 3.1 TABLE 3.11 Info INACTIVE (ZERO USE) SFR CONNECTIONS (Monthly) CALCULATED No. VACANT SFR Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC GROWTH RATE CONNECTIONS 215 N/A N/A 214 1.31% 213.77% 212 4.3% 211 4.79% 21 N/A 29 N/A Info TABLE 3.4 Formula = (No. of Connections - No. of Zero Use Accounts) * Ave. Household Size TABLE 3.12 TABLE 3.13 Info SFR POPULATION (Monthly) SIZE OF SFR Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC HOUSEHOLD POPULATION 215 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data 2.65 N/A 214 7,9 7,873 7,873 7,987 8,14 8,24 8,24 8,37 8,3 8,14 8,45 8,24 2.65 7,987 213 7,884 7,929 7,958 7,947 7,969 7,865 7,868 7,828 7,831 7,828 7,828 7,873 2.65 7,884 212 7,73 7,754 7,786 7,82 7,841 7,836 7,847 7,865 7,836 7,839 7,873 7,876 2.65 7,824 211 7,317 7,364 7,47 7,431 7,492 7,55 7,545 7,81 7,563 7,68 7,645 7,33 2.65 7,51 21 6,943 6,954 7,38 7,76 7,189 7,184 7,174 7,28 7,221 7,293 7,293 7,327 2.65 7,158 29 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data 2.65 N/A TABLE 3.5 Formula = Billed Water Consumption (SFR only) / Calculated Population (SFR only) TABLE 3.14 Info SFR GPCD CALCULATION (Monthly) Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ANNUAL SFR GPCD 215 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data N/A 214 52.98 56.83 6.31 7.15 79.82 98.88 84.88 81.5 7.82 65.77 55.73 53.48 69.37 213 46.13 62.34 61.24 63.17 88.24 96.56 61.67 85.78 73.1 49.26 56.23 56.2 66.64 212 56. 65.9 72.21 85.91 93.39 19.59 84.58 98.26 88.8 64.27 62.88 65.32 78.92 211 68.53 65.4 81.94 82.34 9.81 1.75 11.68 92.1 93.67 69.55 59.46 69.99 81.51 21 64.65 64.12 58.62 7.2 1.56 127.36 12.42 87.48 96.85 76.35 69.71 69.95 82.52 29 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data N/A COMMENTS: NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2
DATA INPUT SHEET Bernalillo 4. MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (MFR) Return to Instructions Instructions MONTHLY DATA ANNUAL DATA 215 TO 29 Info TABLE 4.1 TABLE 4.5 TABLE 4.6 MFR BILLED WATER CONSUMPTION (Monthly) (Gallons (US)) ANNUAL ANNUAL Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC CONSUMPTION CALCULATION 215 N/A 214 674,1 728,42 688,93 1,84,74 1,175,21 1,484,33 1,154,38 688,93 711,96 736,74 557,64 578,63 1,263,92 213 685,49 752,12 9,44 1,183,71 1,182,13 1,629,39 1,374,5 1,475,56 1,131,52 694,15 628,39 688,87 12,326,27 212 746,65 855,21 1,71,69 1,357,25 2,114,2 1,763,48 1,651,44 1,741,74 1,475,83 836,39 84,77 853,82 15,947,47 211 1,59,9 81,12 1,332,21 1,59,9 1,62,2 1,594,43 2,142,55 2,168,76 1,721,36 871,32 1,137,56 1,157,97 16,656,66 21 1,23,96 1,4,14 1,12,7 1,351,45 1,927,94 2,365,73 1,964,74 1,77,79 2,12,47 964,1 978,66 1,71,95 17,583,54 29 N/A TABLE 4.2 If only Current Number of Units is Known, put this number in Table 4.7 TABLE 4.7 TABLE 4.8 NUMBER OF MFR UNITS (Monthly) No. CURRENT ANNUAL UNIT Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC UNITS CALCULATION 215 N/A 214 29 29 29 29 29 29 243 234 253 253 253 253 269 213 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 212 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 211 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 295 21 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 N/A Info TABLE 4.3 Formula = (Number of Units - Vacant MFR Connections) * Ave. Household Size TABLE 4.9 TABLE 4.1 MFR POPULATION (Monthly) MFR VACANT MFR Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC POPULATION CONNECTIONS 215 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data N/A N/A 214 712 712 712 712 712 712 587 563 614 614 614 614 656 21 213 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 23 212 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 23 211 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 23 21 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 23 29 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data N/A N/A Info TABLE 4.4 Formula = MFR Billed Water Consumption (Monthly) / MFR Population (Monthly) TABLE 4.11 MFR GPCD CALCULATION (Monthly) Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ANNUAL MFR GPCD 215 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data N/A 214 3.55 36.55 31.22 5.8 53.26 69.51 63.41 39.45 38.67 38.72 3.29 3.41 42.84 213 31.26 37.97 41.6 55.78 53.91 76.78 62.68 67.29 53.32 31.65 29.61 31.41 47.74 212 33.47 42.45 76.69 62.87 94.78 81.69 74.3 78.8 68.36 37.49 38.95 38.28 6.72 211 47.48 4.21 59.72 49.6 71.82 73.86 96.5 97.22 79.74 39.6 52.69 51.91 63.42 21 46.69 5.7 5.28 63.68 87.92 111.48 89.59 77.88 99.92 43.96 46.12 48.88 68.1 29 No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data N/A NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2
DATA INPUT SHEET 5. INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL (ICI) AND OTHER METERED Return to Instructions Info Bernalillo Instructions MONTHLY DATA ANNUAL DATA 215 TO 29 TABLE 5.1 TABLE 5.3 TABLE 5.4 TABLE 5.5 ICI WATER CONSUMPTION (Gallons (US)) ICI ANNUAL ICI ANNUAL ICI GPCD Year JAN CONSUMPTION CALCULATED FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 215 N/A N/A 214 8,177,65 9,382,55 8,851,17 8,878,77 11,356,59 14,25,33 13,619,13 14,39,95 1,178,71 1,94,88 6,93,61 6,131,6 36.42 121,639,94 213 4,211,44 5,355,3 7,41,82 7,174,3 15,14,18 15,33,91 7,3,3 11,285,77 9,998,97 6,859,9 7,694,97 6,73,36 31.36 14,141,95 212 5,95,26 15,651,86 13,945,81 11,4,18 13,59,31 13,441,26 11,833,76 13,125,64 11,718,6 9,29,53 6,44,47 6,379,52 39.8 131,48,66 211 7,18,4 6,341,541 11,2,731 1,852,78 16,56,41 14,578, 16,515,2 13,28,42 13,642,22 11,157,4 7,661,45 7,55,16 42.63 135,818,172 21 6,477,61 8,188,84 6,362,3 8,27,65 11,882,98 15,657,86 11,5,56 1,564,89 13,622,86 1,359,58 6,197,57 7,652,5 38.3 116,224,93 29 N/A N/A TABLE 5.2 TABLE 5.6 TABLE 5.7 TABLE 5.8 OTHER METERED (Gallons (US)) OTHER ANNUAL OTHER OTHER ANNUAL Year JAN CONSUMPTION METERED GPCD CALCULATED FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 215 25, #VALUE! 25, 214 N/A N/A 213 N/A N/A 212 N/A N/A 211 N/A N/A 21 N/A N/A 29 N/A N/A COMMENTS: Other includes water use for fire training and fire fighting use and line flushing NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2
Bernalillo Instructions 215 TO 29 TABLE 6.1 TABLE 6.2 TABLE 6.3 REUSE DIVERSIONS (Monthly) (Gallons (US)) REUSE ANNUAL Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC DIVERSIONS 215 REUSE GPCD N/A 214 N/A 213 N/A 212 N/A 211 N/A 21 N/A 29 N/A COMMENTS: DATA INPUT SHEET Info 6. REUSE MONTHLY DATA Return to Instructions ANNUAL DATA Reuse Volume Graph 6.1 1 Volume 1 1 1 2 9 2 1 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Reuse GPCD Graph 6.2 GPCD 1..9.8.7.6.5.4.3.2.1. 29 21 211 212 Year 213 214 215 NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2
8. GPCD REPORTED DATA Bernalillo Return to Instructions ANNUAL 215 To: 29 ANNUAL - SYSTEM TOTAL GPCD 16 SYSTEM Year GPCD 215 NA 214 119.89 213 127.6 212 132.95 211 143.76 21 151.59 29 NA 14 12 1 8 6 4 GPCD 2 29 21 211 212 Year 213 214 215 MONTHLY Monthly - Single-Family Residential GPCD Sector Specific Population SFR Month GPCD January 52.98 February 56.83 March 6.31 April 7.15 May 79.82 June 98.88 July 84.88 August 81.5 September 7.82 October 65.77 November 55.73 December 53.48 GPCD 12 1 8 6 4 2 Year 214 Peak/Ave 1.43 Month YEAR 214 Monthly - Multi-Family Residential GPCD Sector Specific Population MFR Month GPCD January 3.55 February 36.55 March 31.22 April 5.8 May 53.26 June 69.51 July 63.41 August 39.45 September 38.67 October 38.72 November 3.29 December 3.41 GPCD 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Peak/Ave 1.63 Month YEAR 214 NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2
DATA INPUT SHEET 5. INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL (ICI) AND OTHER METERED Return to Instructions Info Bernalillo Instructions MONTHLY DATA ANNUAL DATA 215 TO 29 TABLE 5.1 TABLE 5.3 TABLE 5.4 TABLE 5.5 ICI WATER CONSUMPTION (Gallons (US)) ICI ANNUAL ICI ANNUAL ICI GPCD Year JAN CONSUMPTION CALCULATED FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 215 N/A N/A 214 8,177,65 9,382,55 8,851,17 8,878,77 11,356,59 14,25,33 13,619,13 14,39,95 1,178,71 1,94,88 6,93,61 6,131,6 36.42 121,639,94 213 4,211,44 5,355,3 7,41,82 7,174,3 15,14,18 15,33,91 7,3,3 11,285,77 9,998,97 6,859,9 7,694,97 6,73,36 31.36 14,141,95 212 5,95,26 15,651,86 13,945,81 11,4,18 13,59,31 13,441,26 11,833,76 13,125,64 11,718,6 9,29,53 6,44,47 6,379,52 39.8 131,48,66 211 7,18,4 6,341,541 11,2,731 1,852,78 16,56,41 14,578, 16,515,2 13,28,42 13,642,22 11,157,4 7,661,45 7,55,16 42.63 135,818,172 21 6,477,61 8,188,84 6,362,3 8,27,65 11,882,98 15,657,86 11,5,56 1,564,89 13,622,86 1,359,58 6,197,57 7,652,5 38.3 116,224,93 29 N/A N/A TABLE 5.2 TABLE 5.6 TABLE 5.7 TABLE 5.8 OTHER METERED (Gallons (US)) OTHER ANNUAL OTHER OTHER ANNUAL Year JAN CONSUMPTION METERED GPCD CALCULATED FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 215 25, #VALUE! 25, 214 N/A N/A 213 N/A N/A 212 N/A N/A 211 N/A N/A 21 N/A N/A 29 N/A N/A COMMENTS: Other includes water use for fire training and fire fighting use and line flushing NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2
9. Annual Reporting Performance Overall Annual GPCD (based on Total Population) Return to Instructions Annual Analysis of GPCD - Viewer (based on Total Population) 2 SFR - System Total MFR - System Total ICI Other Metered Non-Revenue Water Total Supplied Non-Revenue Volume Million Gallons (US) 37 26 2 35 2 Year 215 N/A 43 N/A N/A #VALUE! Not Graphed #VALUE! 38 4 On Graph? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 214 61 3 36 N/A Not Graphed 2 215 N/A N/A N/A ###### #VALUE! #VALUE! (.3) 213 58 4 31 N/A Not Graphed 35 36 31 6 214 6.54 3.7 36.42 N/A 19.85 119.89 66.32 212 68 5 5 4 5 N/A Not Graphed 2 213 57.74 3.71 31.36 N/A 34.8 127.6 115.56 211 7 5 43 N/A Not 4 Graphed 26 3 212 68.22 4.83 39.8 N/A 2.1 132.95 66.42 21 71 6 38 N/A Not Graphed 37 211 7.5 5.23 42.63 N/A 25.85 143.76 82.36 29 N/A N/A N/A N/A Not Graphed #VALUE! 71 7 68 21 7.55 5.75 38.3 N/A 37.27 151.59 113.9 29 N/A N/A N/A N/A #VALUE! #VALUE! - Info SFR - System Total MFR - System Total ICI Other Metered 58 Reuse Non-Revenue Water 61 15 GPCD 1 5 215 Bernalillo to 29 29 21 211 212 213 214 215 Year SFR - System Total MFR - System Total ICI Other Metered Non-Revenue Water NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2
1. Monthly Reporting Performance Choose Year for Monthly Analysis Choose Sector Monthly GPCD Single-Family Residential Return to Instructions 214 15 Monthly Analysis of GPCD - Viewer (based on sector-specific population) Single-Family Residential Multi-Family Residential ICI Other Metered Non-Revenue Single-Family Residential Month GPCD GPCD GPCD GPCD GPCD 5 January 53 Single-Family Residential 215 February 57 Multi-Family Residential 214 JAN 52.98 3.55 28.83. 7.73 31 March 6 Yes ICI 213 FEB 56.83 36.55 36.62..11 28 April 7 No Other Metered 212 MAR 6.31 31.22 31.2. 18.67 31 May 8 Reuse 211 APR 7.15 5.8 32.34. 18.97 3 June 99 Non-Revenue 21 MAY 79.82 53.26 4.3. 12.37 31 July 85 29 JUN 98.88 69.51 51.9. 31.12 3 August 81 JUL 84.88 63.41 48.1. 27.25 31 September 71 AUG 81.5 39.45 49.49. 14.3 31 October 66 SEP 7.82 38.67 37.7. 35.82 3 November 56 OCT 65.77 38.72 35.58. 26.4 31 December 53 NOV 55.73 3.29 25.15. 25.14 3 DEC 53.48 3.41 21.61. 19.84 31 Bernalillo Sector GPCD 1 53 January 57 February Multi-Family Residential 6 March ICI 7 April Other Metered 8 May #REF! Non-Revenue 99 June 85 July 81 August 71 September 66 October 56 November 53 December 215 to 29 Single-Family Residential Multi-Family Residential ICI Other Metered Non-Revenue NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2
NMOSE GPCD Software: Definitions v2.4 Back to Instructions Item Name Description Active Connections All active Single Family Residential connections within the utility. Connections that are not occupied or show zero activity are not counted in this category. Annual Multi-Family Residential GPCD Calculation Find The MFR (4.9). GPCD is Annual MF Calculation (4.6) divided by the annual MFR Population Annual Single Family Residential GPCD Calculation Find The SFR GPCD is Annual SFR Calculation (3.7) divided by the annual SFR Population average (3.13). Billed Water Consumption (Multi-Family Residential) Find This is the total billed consumption for Multi-Family Residential uses only. Provide the amount of water used (gallons) for multi-family residential connections by month in Table 4.1, or by year in Table 4.5. If multi-family residential is not available as a separate category, provide an explanation in the Comments Box and include usage in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Table 5.1 or Other Metered Table 5.2 on Sheet 5. Billed Water Consumption (Single-Family Residential) Find This is the total billed consumption for Single-Family residential uses only. Calculated Growth Rate Census Data Converter Find Find Find The calculated growth rate is a calculation developed to normalize the data to the growth in the utility. The growth is determined by evaluating the percentage change in the number of connections within the utility on an annual basis, provided in Table 3.9 Average Connections Calculated. If there are no more than one years data, then this will not be calculated. This Table is for the utilities use in checking the growth percentage calculated against their own estimates. It is also used in Table 4.8 Number of (Multi-Family) Units if only the current number of multi-family units can be provided. The Census data is used to standardize the calculation of population by utilizing numbers of people per household. It also records information on the vacancy rate within each city which enables calculation of the number of households actually being used. There is a link to a pdf document in Definitions showing the user how to find and record the relevant data. The user may develop a GPCD Analysis based on one of two input unit selections: 1) Gallons (US) 2) Cubic feet Please select the units from the instructions worksheet. An interactive unit converter is also provided below. Input volume in first box below and select units to be converted. 1 Gallons (US) =.134 Cubic Feet Exported Water GPCD Find Enter all water exported from the system. This will include any pass-through arrangements or wholesale contracts to other drinking water suppliers, where the reporting utility is the water rights permit holder. Gallons per capita per day (GPCD) is a method utilized internationally to measure water use by drinking water suppliers. It is most commonly used to describe historical and current water uses, providing a baseline of water use that is not as susceptible to changes in population. GPCD is also used for planning purposes, allowing estimates of future demand requirements based on localized population projections. More sophisticated planning efforts utilize GPCD to determine conservation potential, track the results of program implementation, and calculate projections based on conservation adjusted GPCD. General Information The white boxes are data entry cells and are used for inputting data. All other cells except dropdown menus (purple boxes) are protected for the user s benefit to stop any overwriting of formulas and calculated cells. The green boxes are values that have been calculated based on inputs. Graphing Results Find Datasets will automatically be graphed when using the graphing data tools in both the Annual and Monthly Performance worksheets. For example, choosing the year and the use sector from the purple dropdown boxes will allow these variables to be graphed. Imported Water Find Enter all water imported from other systems. This will include any retail contracts with other drinking water suppliers where this utility purchases water from another utility and is not the permit holder. Inactive and Zero Connections Find The inactive and zero connections are recorded in Table 3.3 so that unused single family residential connections will be removed from the calculation of single family population when Total Units is chosen from the drop down list in Table 3.2. NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2 1
Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) Find Includes industrial properties, such as manufacturing, commercial properties such as restaurants, shopping malls, and institutional customers such as schools, universities and prisons. Multi-Family Residential Connections Find A multifamily unit is living units in an apartment complex, duplexes, triplexes, trailer parks, and condo or town houses that have multiple units serviced by a single connection. They are not counted in the single-family residential category. Multi-Family Residential Population Non-Revenue Water Find Multi-family population is calculated from number of MFR units in the Annual Unit Calculation (4.8) minus Vacant MFR Connections (4.1). That number is then multiplied by Average Size of Occupied Housing Units from the US Census (2.1). Non-revenue water is all the water the utility diverts and/or produces, but does not get paid for. Non-revenue water includes apparent losses such as meter inaccuracies, theft, and database errors, real losses such as leaks. It also includes unbilled authorized uses such as fire-fighting, line flushing and disinfection. The Calculator does not provide data entry for unmetered billed water. This might include bulk sales or monthly fees not based on usage. The non-revenue water in the Calculator includes all water that is not metered. Other Metered Reuse Find Find All categories of billed metered use that is not otherwise classified in SFR, MFR or ICI. This provides the user the opportunity to track alternative categories. Examples included irrigation only, stand pipes, and fire hydrant/construction meters. Everything not included in SFR, MFR, ICI or Other will end up in non-revenue water. Reuse, or Recycled water is former wastewater (sewage) that has been treated to remove solids and certain impurities and reused by a water supplier. In most locations, it is only intended to be used for nonpotable uses, such as irrigation, and dust control. This data is not included in any other calculation. It is provided as a tracking tool for the user. Single Family Residential Connections Find SFR Connection is a stand alone or independently metered housing unit. in the Calculator can be Total Connections or Active Connections only. The number used Single Family Residential Population Size of Average Household Find Find Single Family Population (3.13) is calculated from number of active connections times size of average household (3.12). It can be calculated monthly or annually depending on the data provided. If Total Connections is chosen (3.2), then inactive connections are subtracted prior to multiplying by size of average household (3.12). If Active Connections is chosen (3.2), then number of connections are multiplied by size of average household (3.12) without any subtractions. This Table is determined from the US Census data in Table 2.1, Sheet 2. This data is used to determine a total single-family population and total multi-family population for both the monthly and annual data (Tables 3.4 and 3.13, Tables 4.3 and 4.9 respectively). Total Connections Find All active and inactive Single Family Residential connections within the utility. System Total GPCD Find The System Total GPCD is calculated by dividing the quantity of Total Water Diverted (plus imports minus exports) by the System Total Population Total Population Find The Total Population estimate is the sum of the single-family population + multi-family population + group quarters population. Vacant Single-Family Residential Connections Find This is a calculated field using either i) the average of the monthly vacant SFR connections, if monthly data are available or ii) an estimated value based on the Census data vacancy rate multiplied by the number of Total SFR connections. When Total Connections is chosen in Table 3.2, vacant single family residential connections are subtracted from Total Connections prior to calculating a population (based on household size) and a single family GPCD. How to find the data required for Census section NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2 2
www.census.gov click on [Census 2] Click on [Summary File 1] Click on [Access to all tables and maps in American FactFinder] NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2 3
Click on [Detailed tables] Click on the dropdown boxes and Select [Place] When Select a State box appears Select [New Mexico] Select Geographic area from drop down list that is the closest description of your service area Add this to the base box as shown below NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2 4
Click [Next] Add boxes P37, H3, and H12 to the base box by highlighting them and then click [Add] Once all the tables show in the base box click [Show Result] Transfer results to spreadsheet END Beginning of Section NMOSE GPCD Calculator v2.2 5
Appendix D. Summary of Data Results and Analysis for AWWA Water Audit and GPCD Calculator AWWA Water Audit 2.1.1 Performance Indicators a. Financial b. Operational Efficiency Performance indicators are summarized in the 214 AWWA Audit in Appendix A. 2.1.2 Data Validity Score. The AWWA Audit calculates the Data Validity Score at 65. 2.1.3 Priority Areas for Attention The AWWA Audit indicates that priority areas for attention are water from own sources, customer metering inaccuracies and variable production cost. However, based upon additional information from the Public Works Director and the Town s water resources consultant, the primary area of concern are the number of water leaks and breaks in major distribution lines. GPCD Calculator 2.2.1 Period of Study The Town converted to a new water billing system in 29 and was unable to track use in any meaningful way during that year. The GPCD Calculator, which contains data from 21-214, is in Appendix C. This calculator was prepared and is maintained by the Town s water resources consultant, Lee Wilson and Associates, Inc. 2.2.2 Average Size of Household The U.S. Census estimates that there are 2.65 persons per household in the Town. 2.2.3 Annual Single-Family Residential (SFR) Gallons per Capita per Day (GPCD) Table 3.14 of the GPCD Calculator contains a summary of SFR GPCD from 21-214. In 214, SFR GPCD was 69.37 GPCD. 2.2.4 Monthly SFR GPCD Table D.1 contains a breakdown of 214 SFR GPCD by month. 2.2.5 Estimated SFR Indoor Water Use SFR water use in January and December of 214 averaged 13.139 million gallons per month. Winter use is assumed to represent indoor use. Thus, indoor SFR use in 214 was 157.67 million gallons or almost 484 AFY. 2.2.6 Estimated SFR Outdoor Water Use In 214, total SFR water use was 22.234 million gallons. The difference between total use and indoor use of 157.67 million gallons is 44.564 million gallons or 136.8 AFY. W:\CCJOBS\746 -Bernalillo Water Conservation Plan\Draft Conservation Plan\Appendices\Appendix D\LWA - Bernalillo - Appendix D - 5-15.docx 1
2.2.7 Annual Multi-Family Residential (MFR) GPCD Table 4.11 of the GPCD Calculator contains a summary of MFR GPCD from 21-214. In 214, the MFR GPCD was 42.84 GPCD. 2.2.8 Estimated MFR Indoor Water Use MFR water use in January and December of 214 averaged 626,32 gallons per month. Winter use is assumed to represent indoor use. Thus, indoor MFR use in 214 was 7.516 million gallons or 23.1 AFY. 2.2.9 Estimated MFR Outdoor Water Use In 214, total MFR use was 1.264 million gallons. The difference between total use and indoor use of 7.516 million gallons is 2.748 million gallons or 8.4 AFY. 2.2.1 Monthly MFR GPCD Table D.2 contains a breakdown of 214 MFR GPCD by month. 2.2.11 Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) and Other Metered ICI water use includes municipal users. The largest commercial users are the Sandoval County Detention Center and both meters associated with the Wal-Mart Superstore. There are two laundromats and one car wash that use in excess of 2, gallons per month, and four hotels that average use of more than 1, gallons per month. During peak summer months, five municipal parks and related recreational areas use in excess of 5, gallons per month. 2.2.12 Annual System Total GPCD Tab 9 of the GPCD Calculator contains total GPCD by year. Total per-capita demand has decreased from 151 GPCD in 21 to 119 GPCD in 214, as shown in Figure D.1 Yearly System GPCD 21-214. 2.2.13 Monthly System Total GPCD Tab 1 of the GPCD Calculator contains a breakdown of total GPCD by month for 214. Figure D.2 shows 214 Water Use by Month, along with a breakdown of use by category. Figure D.3 shows 214 Water Use by Type and identifies the percentage of total use by each water use sector. 2.2.14 Non-Revenue Water Tab 9 of the GPCD Calculator contains the amount of non-revenue water by year. It shows that non-revenue water has decreased from 37 GPCD in 21 to 2 GPCD in 214. Figure D.4 Non- Revenue Water 21-214 shows this decline in graphic form W:\CCJOBS\746 -Bernalillo Water Conservation Plan\Draft Conservation Plan\Appendices\Appendix D\LWA - Bernalillo - Appendix D - 5-15.docx 2
Figure D.1. 16 14 12 151 144 Yearly System GPCD 21 214 133 128 12 1 System GPCD 8 6 4 2 21 211 212 213 214 Year W:\CCJOBS\746 Bernalillo Water Conservation Plan\charts.xlsx
Figure D.2. 214 Water Use By Month 6,, 5,, 4,, Non Revenue water 3,, 2,, ICI MF SFR 1,, JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC W:\CCJOBS\746 Bernalillo Water Conservation Plan\charts.xlsx
Figure D.3. 214 Water Use By Type 17% 51% 26% 3% 4% Non Revenue water ICI minus Municipal Municipal Accounts MF SFR W:\CCJOBS\746 Bernalillo Water Conservation Plan\charts.xlsx
Figure D.4. Yearly Non Revenue 21 214 12,, 1,, 8,, US Gallons 6,, 4,, 2,, 21 211 212 213 214 Year W:\CCJOBS\746 Bernalillo Water Conservation Plan\charts.xlsx
Table D.1. 214 SFR GPCD by Month Month Usage Single Family Residents Per Capita Use JAN 12,975,24 7987 54.15 FEB 12,528,52 7987 52.29 MAR 14,72,66 7987 61.44 APR 16,88,71 7987 7.15 MAY 19,828,5 7987 82.75 JUN 23,82,7 7987 99.34 JUL 21,112,84 7987 88.11 AUG 2,36,31 7987 84.75 SEP 17,58,39 7987 71.19 OCT 16,339,8 7987 68.19 NOV 13,45,12 7987 56.13 DEC 13,33,15 7987 55.52 TOTAL 22,234,94 7987 69.37 W:\CCJOBS\746 -Bernalillo Water Conservation Plan\Tables.xlsx;Table D.1.
Table D.2. 214 MFR GPCD by Month Month Usage Multi-Family Residents Per Capita Use JAN 674,1 656 34.25 FEB 728,42 656 37.1 MAR 688,93 656 35.1 APR 1,84,74 656 55.12 MAY 1,175,21 656 59.72 JUN 1,484,33 656 75.42 JUL 1,154,38 656 58.66 AUG 688,93 656 35.1 SEP 711,96 656 36.18 OCT 736,74 656 37.44 NOV 557,64 656 28.34 DEC 578,63 656 29.4 TOTAL 1,263,92 656 42.87 W:\CCJOBS\746 -Bernalillo Water Conservation Plan\Tables.xlsx;Table D.2.
Appendix E. Current and Past Water Conservation Programs Summary Bernalillo has initiated a number of water conservation measures in the last ten years to improve the efficiency of its water system, more accurately account for water use, and reduce water use by residential and commercial water users. They include the following actions. Ordinances and Plans The Town adopted its first water conservation ordinance in 24, followed by a water conservation plan the following year. The ordinance addressed water waste and included water use restrictions for implementation during droughts or other water shortage emergencies. The ordinance was revised in 213 to strengthen the restrictions, increase fees for violations, and make time-of-day irrigation requirements consistent with those in nearby Albuquerque. Appendix F is a copy of the Ordinance. Water System Efficiency Since 28, Bernalillo has initiated a number of efforts to increase the efficiency of the water supply system and reduce water losses. The Town began metering and billing municipal facilities for their water use. Bernalillo also began to implement a program to bill contractors for water obtained from fire hydrants for construction projects. In addition, locks were purchased and placed on fire hydrants in areas where theft was a primary concern. The Town also began metering water used to flush distribution lines, instead of estimating use. A water rate study was conducted and, when completed in 211, recommended that rate increases be made in all tiers of water use. New utility billing software was also purchased during this time. Also in 211, Bernalillo began a program to increase the collection of delinquent water rate payments from customers. As a result, the number of delinquent accounts has decreased significantly since then. After experiencing significant distribution line breaks in the La Cocinitas subdivision built in the 194s and 195s, Bernalillo replaced the subdivision s water lines and also installed new meters in some areas. During this project, several illegal water connections were identified and disconnected. A large number of line breaks also occurred during construction projects. To address this problem, Bernalillo began an intensified effort to properly identify water lines for any construction activity. As a result, the number of construction related line breaks dropped from approximately 3 in 213 to six in 214. In an effort to reduce the number of leaks occurring in older water lines east of the Rio Grande, the Town replaced pressure-reducing valves and
adjusted the water pressure to between 65 and 7 psi, whereas it had previously ranged from 8 to 9 psi. Two water supply emergencies in which reservoir storage was significantly lowered prompted the Town to secure a master valve connection to the Rio Rancho water system to be used in the event that an emergency supply was needed in the future. Two of Bernalillo s four municipal wells contain arsenic levels that exceed federal standards. The Town has completed design plans for the remediation of one of the wells. The well is expected to become operational in late 215. The Town has also proceeded with the engineering design of a water reuse project to use treated effluent from the municipal wastewater treatment plant primarily to irrigate municipal parks. The implementation of the project has been delayed until adequate funding is obtained. Perhaps the most significant step that Bernalillo has taken to improve the accuracy and efficiency of its metering system is to switch from a manual-read metering system to one with automatic-read meters, a change that ensures more timely and accurate meter readings. The automatic-read meters are installed for all new connections and replace old meters identified to be malfunctioning. The new meters also allow Town personnel to better respond to customer inquiries about high water bills or other water use complaints, as the real-time meter readings can be used to identify water leaks or other reasons for abnormal water use. At the end of 214, Bernalillo had replaced 1,638 meters, or approximately 5 percent of the total. As part of the meter replacement effort, Town personnel conducted a related survey to find meters that were not operating properly. The survey identified 3 such meters, of which 9 were replaced and the others cleaned and repaired. In an ongoing effort, Bernalillo examines monthly meter readings to identify and address unusually high water use or meters that do not seem to be operating properly. Water Use Surveys During 27 and 28, site visits were made to commercial locations that had unusually high increases in their water use to find the cause of the increase and to encourage water use reductions back to normal levels. Town personnel made follow-up visits to investigate possible water leaks at some locations. Site visits were also conducted at construction sites to determine if water meters were being used and water use appropriately tracked. As a result of this effort, Town personnel created a database to track the issuance of construction meters and related metered water use on a monthly basis. A site visit was also made to the Town s wastewater treatment plant, which at the time was the community s largest water user. Most of the high water usage was attributed to a sludge dewatering process employed on a temporary basis until a new plant was completed in 28. Water use has dropped significantly since the new plant was built.
In 212, the Town hired a consultant to conduct water use surveys at the Bernalillo High School, the Sandoval County Detention Center, a Town park, and the Aldea Homeowners Association (HOA), all high water users in the community. A faulty water meter at the high school was found to not be registering water use under 2 gallons per minute and was replaced. The Aldea HOA began implementing recommendations that were estimated to reduce irrigation water use by 4 percent. Water efficiency improvements were also recommended to management staff at the detention center. The Town s park maintenance staff recently attended a course on efficient irrigation system design, scheduling and maintenance. Education Early in its conservation efforts, Bernalillo created water conservation signs for restaurants and motels in the community. The signage for motels encouraged reuse of linens by guests; the restaurant signs encouraged serving of water only upon request. Fact sheets describing the requirements in the Town s water conservation and drought management ordinance were also distributed. Follow-up contacts were made to evaluate sign usage and provide additional signs as needed. The motel and restaurant managers cooperated well in this effort. In addition, Bernalillo distributed a variety of water conservation brochures from the OSE at public locations, such as the senior center, public library and county extension office, and private locations, such as apartment complexes. The local grocery store manager agreed to place conservation brochures in grocery sacks at the store s checkout counter. A Town representative also met with the public school superintendent to encourage the use of conservation educational curriculum and the distribution of conservation brochures to students. Water conservation information was also added to the Town website. Other Actions Bernalillo submitted a grant application for the preparation of an updated water conservation plan to the BOR and received grant approval in 214. Timeframes 24 Adoption of water conservation ordinance 25 Development of water conservation plan 27-28 Site visits to construction sites, high-usage commercial sites, and wastewater treatment plant; educational efforts with hotels and restaurants; conservation brochure distribution 28-211 Beginning of metering transition to automatic-read meters; meter surveys to identify malfunctioning meters; metering and/or billing inclusion for municipal facilities, construction water use and line flushing; water rate study; new billing software
211-212 Distribution line replacement in old subdivision; disconnection of illegal taps; emergency connection to Rio Rancho water supply; reuse project design; institutional and HOA water use surveys; collection program for delinquent water rate payments 213-214 Acceleration of metering transition to automatic-read meters; design of arsenic remediation project; replacement of pressure reducing valves; implementation of a more rigorous identification of water lines near proposed construction projects; continued monitoring of high usage accounts and meter issues; submittal of planning grant application and grant award. Results According to the GPCD Calculator, there has been a 21 percent reduction in water use over the last five years, from 152 GPCD in 21 to 12 GPCD in 214. The Town has met the GPCD target of 14 GPCD by 228 as required by the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer in Bernalillo s water right permit. With the exception of 214, when a storage tank overflow and distribution line breaks raised the amount of non-revenue water to 35 GPCD, the amount of nonrevenue water has decreased by 46 percent, from 37 GPCD in 21 to 2 GPCD in 214. Non-revenue water accounted for 17 percent of water supply withdrawals in 214. The reductions in non-revenue water are attributed to several initiatives: improvements in wastewater treatment plant operations that have reduced water waste; a partly completed replacement of manual-read meters with automatic-read meters, accounting for more accurate meter reads; the repair and replacement of leaking distribution lines in older neighborhoods; and water pressure reductions in high-pressure areas. Residential water use has been steadily decreasing in both the single-family and multi-family sectors, while commercial use has held steadier, although varying over the years and declining recently. The reasons for the reductions can be attributed to several factors. Bernalillo has made an effort to educate the community about water conservation through the distribution of conservation materials at public locations, posted conservation signs at restaurants and motels, and conducted water use surveys to address abnormally high water use at locations such as schools, new subdivisions, and the county detention center. Bernalillo residents may also have responded to water conservation media messages distributed by nearby Albuquerque and to the almost daily news about the area s long-lasting drought. In addition, Bernalillo s campaign to obtain payment for overdue unpaid water bills may have raised consumer awareness about the cost of water and indirectly resulted in water use reductions. Finally, the recent economic downturn increased the number of properties that remained vacant in the community for longer than usual.