Water and Sewer Management & Compliance in New York City

1. Presents Water and Sewer Management & Compliance in New York City A presentation on how you can properly manage your buildings NYC DEP water & sewer billsNew York Water Management (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 1

2. Types of Billing Plans: Meter Pay for what you use Flat Rate Multi Family Conservation Program (MCP) $895 per Unit Attributed Consumption Charges Paying significantly higher rates for water service Frontage Billed based on height, width and fixtures Officially expired 6/30/12 but still exists How do we determine the best rate & can we switch back and forth?New York Water Management Inc. (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 2

3. Water & Sewer Is it the same charge? Why is it broken up? How can I pay for one and not the other?New York Water Management Inc. (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 3

4. Cooling Tower Allowance: What is an allowance? Cooling tower overview How can I get it? How much is the discount? Are there any other allowances?New York Water Management Inc. (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 4

5. Budget Process: Consultant identifies budget based on past usage, proper ranges, area averages, best plan Rate increase factors to apply to budget Watching your variances and alerting your consultant Under billing what do I do? Statute of LimitationsNew York Water Management Inc. (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 5

6. Rate Increase See attached chart, page 7 Combined water and sewer increased 75.7% non compounded over the last 7 years Are all plans increased equally?New York Water Management Inc. (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 6

7. Broken Meters: How do I know if my meter is broken? How can I get it fixed for free? Fixing it on your own with a reimbursementNew York Water Management Inc. (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 8

8. Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) What is it? Is this the WiFi program Ive been hearing about? Are there costs? When will this happen? Current benefits Future benefitsNew York Water Management Inc. (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 9

9. Commercial Space within the Building: Can I bill my stores? Lease review Retroactive billing Service Fees But the store only has a toilet? Myths and facts Professional space- do I go to the doctor?New York Water Management Inc. (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 10

10. Leaks and Their Costs Costs: Per Day Per Year Water Sewer Water Total Sewer Charge Total Charge Charge Charge Faucets: Slow Drip 36 Gallons $0.16 $0.26 $0.42 $59.55 $94.69 $154.24 Steady Drip 180 Gallons $0.82 $1.30 $2.11 $297.76 $473.44 $771.19 One Quarter 684 Gallons $3.10 $4.93 $8.03 $1,131.48 $1,799.05 $2,930.53 Open One Half 1,620 $7.34 $11.67 $19.02 $2,679.82 $4,260.92 $6,940.74 Open Gallons 3,600 Full Open $16.32 $25.94 $42.26 $5,955.16 $9,468.71 $15,423.87 Gallons Toilets: Seeping 30 Gallons $0.14 $0.22 $0.35 $49.63 $78.91 $128.53 Leaking 250 Gallons $1.13 $1.80 $2.93 $413.55 $657.55 $1,071.10 Constantly 6,000 $27.19 $43.24 $70.43 $9,925.27 $15,781.18 $25,706.44 Running GallonsNew York Water Management Inc. (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 11

11. Whats New? 2013 Tax Lien Sale 25,000 + properties are YOU on it? RPZ Valves - What is this notice we just got in the mail about backflow prevention devices? So. Why do YOU need New York Water Management?New York Water Management Inc. (718) 686-0040 [email protected] 12

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Water and Sewer Management & Compliance in New York City