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

newsletters and postings at City Hall to notify and inform the public of the water conservation
goals and procedures. The City will provide water saving information and demonstrations at the
annual Federal Heights Days celebration. A voluntary water audit program is being developed
by the City for use by its customers. Educational material will be distributed to water customers
to help them to conduct low-level water audits. The City, in conjunction with other
municipalities, has sponsored several water conservation workshops for property owners and
managers in the community.

7. Water rate structures designed to encourage water use efficiency in a fiscally responsible
manner

The goal of rate water structuring is to implement rates that encourage efficient water use. A
tiered water structure that increases with increased water consumptions is being developed by the
city to discourage water wasting.

8. Regulatory measures including standards for the use of water use efficiency fixtures and
landscapes, ordinances, codes or other law designated to encourage water use efficiency

Chapter vm, Article X, Technical Code Section of the Federal Heights Municipal Code details
the requirements for Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures (Section 8-10-1) and Other Conservation
Standards (Section 8-10-2).

Municipal Code Section 1O-7-7(E)(d) Landscape Plan Review Criteria encourages the use of
xeriscape. The City addresses the landscape and irrigation of multi-family, commercial and
industrial properties. Municipal Code Section 8-10-2 Other Conservation Standards and Section
10-14-7(d) Landscape Plan Review Criteria provide irrigation guidance for these properties.

Municipal Code Section 9-2-15 Restricted Water Use provides the guidance for enacting water
use restrictions. Overall, the City of Federal Heights will take its lead regarding water use
efficiency actions from the City of Westminster.

Wasting of water is a violation of the City's Water Conservation Plan and Municipal Code
Section 9-2-15 Wasting of Water includes, but is not limited to:

1) Failing to adhere to mandatory watering restrictions;
2) The continuous irrigation to any area resulting in ponding or pooling of water or in runoff
water not absorbed into the ground or soil which flows away from the area being irrigated;
3) Failure to repair any irrigation system that is leaking;
4) Application of water intended for irrigation to an impervious surface, such as a street,
parking lot, sidewalk, or driveway or using potable (drinking water quality) to wash down
outdoor impermeable surfaces;
5) Letting water run unrestricted from a hose or faucet to drainage; and,
6) Failure to repair broken and leaking appliances, fixtures, pipes or fittings or any
appurtenances of the water service line.

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