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procedures are available from the AWWA and MN Rural Water Association www.mrwa.com . Drinking Water Revolving Loan Funds are available for purchase of new meters when new plants are built. What is the date of your most recent water audit?We have never completed an AWWA Water Audit. Frequency of water audits: ❑ yearly ❑ other(specify frequency) Leak detection and survey: ❑ every year ❑ every other year ❑periodic as needed Year last leak detection survey completed: If Table 2 shows annual water losses over 10%or an increasing trend over time, describe what actions will be taken to reach the<10% loss objective and within what timeframe ERMU water losses are below 10%annually. Metering—AWWA recommends that every water supplier install meters to account for all water taken into its system, along with all water distributed from its system at each customer's point of service.An effective metering program relies upon periodic performance testing, repair, maintenance or replacement of all meters.AWWA also recommends that water suppliers conduct regular water audits to ensure accountability. Some cities install separate meters for interior and exterior water use, but some research suggests that this may not result in water conservation. Complete Table 23 by adding the requested information regarding the number,types,testing and maintenance of customer meters. Table 23.Information about customer meters • # r...... t € € 3 Residential 4,274 4,274 4,274 5/20 Irrigation meters 66 66 66 Annual 5/20 Commercial 523 523 523 5/20 Public Facilities 12 12 12 -- 5/20 TOTALS 4,875 4,875 4,875 NA NA For unmetered systems,describe any plans to install meters or replace current meters with advanced technology meters. Provide an estimate of the cost to implement the plan and the projected water savings from implementing the plan. ERMU does not have any unmetered systems. Table 24.Water source meters 33 73