Date: November 17, 2011

To: Cash Special Utility District Customers

This year has come and gone very fast. It started off with snow and is ending in a drought. During the past year the District was able to complete several projects to improve service to our customers. Line Contract 7 was completed early summer. This project was funded with the remaining bonds sold in 2004 plus monies set aside for construction by the Board of Directors. The office tower rehab project, which involved blasting and recoating the inside of the tower and structural repairs, was another project that was funded by monies set aside by the Board. As 2011 comes to a close, the District is starting two more projects. First, the raw waterline re-grade project is currently underway. And second, the treatment plant expansion IV is in the design stage. The Board of Directors are determined to meet the growing needs of our customers, continue to improve services, and maintain the existing investment in our infrastructure. Again this year the District saw increases in insurance, cost of water, supplies, and materials.

Therefore, in order to fund current repairs and maintenance, and the capital improvement program to meet the needs of our customers, as well as keeping the District financially stable, the Board of Directors has approved an increase in the base rate of $0.50 per month and a $0.25 per 1000 gallons increase.

This new rate structure will begin January 1, 2012, and will be present on February 2012 bills. If you have any questions about the new rate or the District, feel free to contact the District office at the number above.

Sincerely,
Clay Hodges, General Manager
Cash Special Utility District

Cash Special Utility District (the District) Is Initiating Stage 3 of the District's Drought Contingency Plan Effective November 1, 2011

Stage 3 is being implemented as a result of several conditions that warrant the reduction of treated water use. These conditions are:

• North Texas Municipal Water District's supply in Lake Lavon is down to 52%
• Lake Tawakoni's level is down 7 feet
• Existing Drought
• Long range forecast calling for a drier than normal winter through January 2012

The District is implementing the following measures under Stage 3:

• Continue actions under stage 1 and 2.
• Limit landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems to once every two weeks between November 1 and March 31 and eliminate watering from 10 AM to 6PM.
• Restrict (NO) landscape and lawn irrigation from 10 AM to 6 PM. and wait until the current drought has passed before establishing new landscaping.
• Foundations, new landscaping, new plantings (first year) of shrubs, and trees may be watered for up to two hours on any day by a handheld hose, a soaker hose, or a dedicated zone using a drip irrigation system.
• Wait until the current drought has passed before establishing new landscaping and no hydroseeding, hydromulching or sprigging allowed.
• Do not drain and refill swimming pools except to replace normal water loss.
• Halt nonessential water use including sidewalk cleaning, operation of ornamental fountains, etc.
• Watering of golf courses using treated water is prohibited except as needed to keep greens and tee boxes alive.

The District is encouraging residents to check control units, rain and freeze sensors on sprinkler systems to prevent unnecessary usage, and to repair any water leaks. Extending the District's water supply during Stage 3 through the efficient use of existing water resources is crucial to meeting the long-term water needs of our customers.
More information and tips on water conservation can be found at www.cashwater.org, www.wateriq.org and www.ntmwd.com.

Sincerely,

Clay Hodges, General Manager
Cash Special Utility District

Here’s a chart to help you understand how much water can be lost from even the tiniest leak.  Please help us conserve this precious resource – fix all leaking pipes and hoses or turn off the water.  And please report any water main leaks to us immediately at 903-883-2695.  Don’t assume that someone else has called first!

For more ideas on ways to conserve water, please click on the Water Conservation & Drought Plans tab above.

Wasted Water Chart
Size of Leak	Gallons Per Minute	Gallons in 24 Hours
1/32"	.12	180
1/16"	.47	690
1/8"	1.92	2,760
1/4"	7.66	11,030
1/2"	30.67	44,160
3/4"	38.19	55,000
1"	122.66	176,640
2"	290.67	706,560
4"	1,962.67	2,826,240
6"	6,085.46	8,763,060
8"	7.850.67	11,304,960
10"	16,904.05	24,341,840
12"	31.402.67	45,219,840

Comments or suggestions concerning the District's service should be directed to Clay Hodges, General Manager at (903) 883-2695.

Current Directors:
William C. Reese, President
Vernon E. Pippin, Vice-president
James M. Fortenberry, Sec/Treas.
J.A. Humphries
Bobby D. Ayers
Virgil R. Winsett
Norris R. Mayberry
Brian C. Delgado
Staley J. Cash

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