By NICK BUDD
Hays Post

At Thursday night’s work session, the Hays City Commission discussed the idea of implementing portions of the International Association of Plumbers and Mechanical Operators Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code.

The move is designed to curtail future water use in remodels and new construction.

The proposal would require all water using fixtures in new construction and remodels must be at least 20 percent more efficient than federal standards. It also places restrictions where there are no local rules or regulations on water uses, such as car washes and industrial cooling systems. The idea of using these regulations stems from the fact that six of the top 26 water using properties were built within the past 10 to 15 years.

The topic is expected to be addressed at the commission’s next regular meeting.