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<br />.. <br /> <br />Feedback through billing will also serve to reinforce the incentive program in place for <br />implementation of low-flow household fixtures and xeriscaping I . <br /> <br />The Town of Telluride will be establishing a running tally of gallons of water saved thanks to <br />water metering. This total will be published monthly in the two local newspapers as part of a <br />conservation print advertisement. <br /> <br />3. We are interested in where you got the ideafor your project. Please indicate what <br />research you have done or what resources you used in developing your project idea. <br /> <br />Source of Idea <br /> <br />Water metering is standard practice among municipalities across the country. In the past <br />Telluride has had such low consumption, limited funds and personnel and plentiful source that <br />metering was not necessary. Now that end use is approaching maximum system production, the <br />Town is looking for ways to promote conservation. <br /> <br />Research <br /> <br />The Town did extensive research into meter reading systems, consulting manufacturers, <br />suppliers and other municipalities currently using the technology. Based on a ten-year cost <br />analysis which included system maintenance, labor and capital costs, a radio-read system was <br />found to be the most economical. <br /> <br />4. Please identify any community involvement anticipated or planned as part of your <br />project. <br /> <br />None at this time. <br /> <br />5. How might you propose sharing the results of the project with your community? <br /> <br />See response to question 2 - Publicity <br /> <br />6. Describe any innovative features of your project or anticipated benefits to your agency <br />and others. <br /> <br />Innovative Features <br /> <br />Meter reading completed by radio signal represents an innovative approach to meter reading. <br />While many large water districts have implemented similar systems, to our knowledge the <br />technology has not been applied by a municipality as small as Telluride (1900 full-time <br />residents). With a radio read system, the meter reader can simply drive down the street to read <br /> <br />I Xeriscaping is a landscaping practice that involves using native drought resistant vegetation that requires <br />minimal irrigation. <br /> <br />3 <br />