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<br />Water Conservation Plan <br /> <br />Identification and Selection of Conservation Measures and Programs <br /> <br />Numerous water conservation measures and programs were identified based on lists supplied by <br />the Colorado Water Conservation Board. A series of screening criteria were used to identify <br />measures and programs that aligned with the Authority's goals and resources. <br /> <br />The measures and programs that were selected to be analyzed were combined in appropriate <br />groups to allow for a more integrated assessment of the potential benefits that may be derived <br />from their implementation. <br /> <br />The groups of conservation measures and programs that were selected for further analysis <br />included: <br /> <br />. Landscape efficiency with attention paid to increasing low water use landscapes, <br />drought-resistant vegetation, efficient irrigation and the implementation of a watering <br />schedule. In addition, ACWW A is planning on installing evapotransporation monitoring <br />equipment at large irrigation sites to avoid excessive watering. <br /> <br />. Increasing education and information dissemination. This would include worl(shops, <br />water-saving demonstrations, creating an informative and understandable water bill, <br />including inserts in water bills, and updating the Authority's website to include linl(s to <br />water conservation pages. <br /> <br />. For industrial and commercial customers, evaluate the feasibility of encouraging a switch <br />to water-efficient processes. This would include offering technical assistance to <br />customers by offering customer water use audits targeted at both large users and large <br />landscapes. ACWW A also plans to lool( at implementing a policy to turn off large users <br />during periods of drought. <br /> <br />. Increasing the number of water-efficient fixtures and appliances by evaluating a <br />showerhead giveaway program. The program would consist of customers bringing in an <br />old showerhead from their home and getting a replacement showerhead from ACWW A <br />with a flow rate of 1.5 gpm. <br /> <br />. Examine ways to increase distribution system efficiency. These programs would include <br />development of a leal( detection program, improved water accounting, and analysis of <br />non-account water. <br /> <br />As a result of implementing these water conservation measures and programs, the average day <br />water demand would be reduced by 5.4% at buildout and the peal( day demand would be reduced <br />by 0.6% at buildout. The annual water savings at buildout would be 5.4% or 249 acre-ft. Water <br />demand would not be more significantly reduced by implementing this Plan since the Authority <br />had previously implemented many water conservation measures and programs. Although the <br />Authority would meet its goal of a reduction of water use by 5%, the Authority would evaluate <br /> <br />November 2006 <br /> <br />ES-3 <br /> <br />Richard P. Arber Associates, Inc. <br />