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City of Northglenn Water Conservation Plan The City also uses Webster Lake to irrigate some of the Park's surrounding landscape. The City irrigates approximately 125 acres. Ninety five percent of the water used by the city, i.e., municipal accounts, is for parks irrigation. Conservation measures such as sprinklerhead replacement, xeriscaping and installation oflow water use turf have been implemented in about 3% of the City of Northglenn total acreage. The City also uses non-potable water when available. Outdoor Watering Schedule During non-drought periods, residents are encouraged, but not required, to water their landscape efficiently. During a drought, all water users are required to limit outdoor watering to a set number of days. The City does not allow lawn watering between the hours of lOAM and 6 PM without a variance permit. Irrigation System Adiustment Class In April 2004, the Parks Department presented a class on irrigation system adjustment and watering schedules. Residents were introduced to proper selection of irrigation heads for specific applications, irrigation system maintenance, leak repair, and horticultural practices that help maintain a healthy lawn on less water. Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Demonstrations and Educational Information The City promotes low water landscaping. A Xeriscape Demonstration Garden is located at the Water Treatment Facility. Water-wise landscaping courses for City residents were taught by an Adam's County master gardener in 2002 and 2003. The City will coordinate future classes as requested by our citizens or during drought. Free Xeriscape information is always available on the City's website and brochures may be picked up at City Hall. Low-Water Use Turf Tests The City has installed and is studying several varieties oflow-water use turf for residential use and use in municipa11andscaping. A specific mix of three varieties of Kentucky Blue Grass sod was installed at three residential properties. This sod retains its aesthetic qualities while using one-fourth to one-third less water than commonly used Kentucky Blue Grass varieties. The City of Northglenn installed Streambank Wheat Grass in a right of way setting. Streambank Wheat Grass is a sod forming, cold season, native grass. It can be maintained and thrive with minimal amounts of water. This turf grows slowly, requiring less maintenance. Rain Gages The City provides free rain gages to residents to assist with watering at the evapotranspiration rate and to avoid over watering of lawns. Rain gages 12