The city will continue to promote conservation through public communication and education by:
(A) Participating in various conservation programs with TRWD, such as staff training and education, and public education partnerships.
(B) Promoting conservation awareness in schools.
(C) Creating a curriculum/program for students/kids with the goal of educating our future water conservationists.
(D) Communicating 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) E-newsletters.
(5) Social media.
(6) Annual consumer confidence report.
(7) Annual Earth Day Mansfield event.
(8) Public/student tours of the Bud Ervin Water Treatment Plant.
(E) Promoting 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) Creating and executing educational campaigns about the value of water and how usage affects everyone.
(G) Keeping staff educated by attending industry and local conferences, trainings, and meetings to stay informed on current topics and trends.
(H) Participating in city and special events to communicate the value of water.
(I) Highlighting water utilities employees and educate residents about what we do.
(J) Identifying and maintaining relationships with residents, city employees, Keep Mansfield Beautiful Commission, Mansfield ISD, industry partners, local organizations, and businesses.
(Ord. OR-2361-24, passed 4-22-24)