caldwell county regional water and wastewater planning study

APPENDIX HLeak Detection and RepairSound detection of leaks is the most common practice to locate faulty joints and brokensections of pipe. Once located, a log should be maintained for repair and a databaseestablished and utilized.Water Efficient LandscapingAs water resources become scarce andrates continue increase other viablesolutions for customers include rain waterharvesting. The TWDB has published aseries of technical guides on rainwaterharvesting to promote use. Participation inworkshops, seminars, and conference canfurther the education of local customers.Soil CompositionDepth of soilDepth of mulchRainwater Harvesting SystemsRainwater harvesting has gained popularity asdifferent sizes and shapes of tanks are emerging.Below ground rainwater tanks and smallercisterns are available to offset municipal wateruse. The water from the cisterns can be forpotable and non-potable use.The TWDB presented a report to the Legislaturein 2006 to on recommendations for minimum water quality standards for indoor potableand non-potable use, treatment methods, conjunctive use with municipal water systems,