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E n s u r i n g a S t r o n g F u t u r e 50 | P a g e The Facilities Maintenance workgroup keeps the District's facilities in excellent working condition. Their investment in pump stations, structures, buildings and plants highlights the attention Padre Dam pays to even the smallest detail and the pride employees take in quality service. Water Quality and System Operation The Systems Operation Group will continue to improve the water distribution system by taking advantage of new technologies that will help to manage a water demand that has dropped significantly in the last several years. Managing water quality with reduced demands has been extremely challenging. Continued deployment of reservoir management systems, chlorine dosing systems and automated controls will assist the group in maintaining high quality water to our customers. Investments in security are also an important part of the operations plan and expanding video surveillance systems to include additional sites will help to ensure the safety of the District's infrastructure. Pumping water and wastewater is a complex and energy intensive process. The District's electrical, instrumentation and control technicians maintain a wide variety of electrical and electronic components that aid operators in the management of these systems on a daily basis. Technology opportunities to reduce energy usage, improve system optimization and enhance reliability will be utilized within this business plan to make for a more fine-tuned, robust system. Compliance With ever increasing regulatory requirements that will result in significant cost increases to the District's operating budget, staff is dedicated to increasing efficiencies, minimizing risks and working hard to achieve the goals set forth in the Plan. The Compliance Group consists of technicians that monitor the water and recycled water distribution systems for compliance and safety. They also work to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies including the Air Pollution Control District, Department of Environmental Health and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.