The City of Mansfield will continue to promote conservation through public communication and education by:
(A) Participate in various conservation programs with the Tarrant Regional Water District:
(1) Staff training and education; and
(2) Public education partnership.
(B) Promoting conservation awareness in schools.
(C) Create a curriculum/program for students/kids with the goal of educating our future water conservationists.
(D) Communicate conservation information via the following:
(1) City buildings: public library, City Hall, Mansfield Activities Center and Chris W. Burkett Service Center.
(2) City of Mansfield website.
(3) Local businesses and other public places.
(4) Monthly e-newsletter.
(5) Social media: Facebook, Nextdoor and Twitter.
(6) Annual consumer confidence report.
(E) Promote the online customer water portal:
(1) Communicate conservation messages, news and promote upcoming classes and events.
(2) Encourage residents to monitor daily water use and to sign up for leak detection alerts.
(F) Create and execute educational campaigns about the value of water and how usage affects everyone.
(G) Keep staff educated by attending industry and local conferences, trainings, and meetings to stay informed on current topics and trends.
(H) Participate in city and special events to communicate the value of water.
(I) Highlight water utilities employees and educate residents about what we do.
(J) Identify and maintain relationships with residents, water utilities and city employees, Mansfield ISD, industry partners, and local organizations and businesses.
(Ord. OR-2123-19, passed 4-8-19)