Northglenn 2005 WCPlan

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Applicant: City of Northglenn
• Title: City of Northglenn Water Conservation Plan July, 2005
• County: Adams
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

City of Northglenn Water Conservation Plan

commercial rebates are limited to eight per month for one customer but
can be reapplied for in sequential months. This limit was set to spread out
the funding of the program to more customers. The commercial rebate was
also set lower than that for residential properties to encourage increased
numbers of customers to benefit from savings. Rebates of $100 are made
for the purchase and installation of high efficiency (HE) residential clothes
washers. Washers that are eligible for the rebate must be included on the
clothes washer product list that is regularly updated by the Consortium for
Energy Efficiency. To date, rebates have been made for 235 toilets and
132 clothes washers.

Replacement of Municipal Appliances
In 2002, the City installed low flow toilets on the main floor of City Hall.
Additional toilets were purchased in 2004 to replace the remaining older
toilets at the City's water treatment facility.

Conservation Kits
In 2002, the City delivered free conservation kits to approximately 7,500
single-family residences. In 2003, another 430 kits were delivered to
townhome owners. Each kit included aerators for kitchen and bathroom
sinks, a low-flow showerhead, a five-minute shower timer and Teflon
tape. The kits were delivered to residential properties constructed prior to
1995 as properties constructed after this time were required to install
efficient plumbing appliances. Free conservation kits continue to be made
available to residents for pick up at City Hall.

2.3.2. Low water-use landscapes, drought-resistant vegetation, removal of
phreatophytes and efficient irrigation

Curbside Sprinklerhead Replacement Program for City Parks
In 2003, the City replaced 140 curbside sprinklerheads to optimize
irrigation efficiency and comply with the City's new Waste of Water
ordinance (see section 2.3.8). This program sets a good example for our
citizens not to water impervious surfaces, complying with City ordinances
regarding the waste of water.

Municipal Landscaping
In 2004, the City converted multiple turf areas to mulched planting beds
resulting in the removal of 85 high water using sprink1erheads. Over
100,000 gallons of annual water savings was expected as a result of the
landscape replacement and associated reduction in irrigation. In 2001, the
City completed reconstruction of the E.B. Rains Park. Webster Lake,
which is a part of the park, was deepened and the surface area of the lake
reduced. The net affect was a decrease in evaporative losses and an
increase in recreational uses such as fishing and boating on the lake and
picnicking on the additional ground surface area. Webster Lake is
maintained using non-potable sources such as deep well and ditch waters.

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