Federal Heights 2003 WCPlan

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Applicant: City of Federal Heights
• Title: Water Conservation PlanCity of Federal HeightsJune 2003
• County: Adams
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

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City of Federal Heights
Water Conservation Plan

6/26/2003.

Customer Class Percent of Total (2001/2002) Comment
Single-Family Residential 17.6/18.7
Multi-Family Residential 26.9 / 25.2
Mobile Home Parks 32.8 / 32.8 Park grounds and individual
lots
Commercial 12.1112.5
Commercial -Recreational 8.5 / 8.8 Hyland Hills Parks &
Recreational District,
Water W orId
Schools 0.5 /0.8 Adams County School
District 12 and Pinnacle
Charter School
Municipal Irrigation 1.6/1.2 Ruston Park and Messina
Park, municipal grounds

The City will work with mobile home communities and large apartment complexes to develop
water conservation plans and drought programs specific to their property. This will engage the
community in the water conservation program.

4. Water reuse systems, both potable and non-potable

The City is developing a plan to reuse water that is flushed during routine maintenance activities
such as, groundvllater pump tests or hydrant flushes. This water will be captured in tanks and
used in non-potable applications, i.e., irrigation, washing of City equipment or dust abatement.

Federal Heights has a Pretreatment Agreement with the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
for the treatment of its sanitary sewer. The city does not plan to develop a reuse system, since
there is not enough area in the City to support a reuse treatment facility.

5. Distribution s;ystem leak repair

The Public Works Department has a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address suspected
leaks in the potable water distribution system. The Public Works Department conducts leak
detection when conditions indicate possible excessive water use. The City has not performed a
system-wide water audit. Areas of pipe with numerous breaks are evaluated and budgeted for
replacement on an annual basis. An SOP is in place to address emergency breaks in the
distribution system.

6. Dissemination of information regarding water use efficiency measures, including public
education, water use audits and water saving demos

The City recognizes public education and outreach as a strong tool in the water conservation
program. Informing and educating residents, water customers and staff will make a difference in
cultivating a water efficiency use ethic in the community. The City uses direct mail, quarterly

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