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<br />City of Northglenn 2007 Water Conservation Plan <br /> <br />picture frames with conservation messages, have been given away. During the 2003 <br />and 2004 events, residents could win water-efficient spray hand nozzles with an <br />automatic shut-off by playing a water conservation game, in which both parents and <br />children participated. <br /> <br />Community Groups <br />Upon request, water conservation information and kits are distributed to local community <br />groups. <br /> <br />Youth Education <br />The City recognizes that youth can serve an important role in water conservation. They <br />can be taught conservation techniques that they will use and convey to their parents or <br />guardians. In the spring of 2002 and 2003, the City presented a weeklong water <br />conservation game to second grade elementary school children. Students received <br />shower timers, flow meter bags, and dye tablets. At the end of the weeklong game, <br />students reported on how much water they had saved. In 2004, approximately 2,000 <br />children, ranging from preschool to high school, attended the Safe Street Halloween <br />event where a water conservation quiz and Halloween water maze were handed out. <br /> <br />Annual Youth Water Festival <br />The City participates in an annual Youth Water Festival co-sponsored by the cities of <br />Thornton, Westminster and Northglenn. The Youth Water Festival is a daylong, hands- <br />on learning experience attended by fifth grader students to prepare them for responsible <br />decision-making regarding the use of this precious natural resource. Local professionals <br />share their knowledge on a wide variety of water related subjects including conservation, <br />non-point source pollution prevention, the importance of wetlands as wildlife habitat, and <br />water law. Since 2004, approximately 530 Northglenn fifth graders have attended the <br />Water Festival, which is capped at a total of 1 ,000 students per year from all three cities. <br /> <br />Xeriscape and Irriaation System Classes and Demonstrations <br />See information provided under the "Low water-use landscapes, drought-resistant <br />vegetation, removal of phreatophytes and efficient irrigation" section of this document. <br /> <br />WATER RATE STRUCTURES AND BilliNG SYSTEMS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE WATER USE <br />EFFICIENCY IN A FISCAllY RESPONSIBLE MANNER <br /> <br />Tiered Water Rate Structure and Surcharaes <br />The City utilizes a tiered, inclining block rate structure designed to encourage water <br />conservation while covering the costs associated with maintaining a water distribution <br />and sewer collection system. Tiered rates can be adjusted through the use of <br />surcharges during extensive droughts and water supply shortages. The surcharges are <br />set according to water supply and the percent water use savings the City is targeting. <br /> <br />Utility Billina and Messaae Blocks <br />The City's utility bill shows the applicable tiers for the customer's monthly use. This <br />clearly indicates to the customer when they use water in a higher tier and the <br />incremental cost increase. Bills also compare the current month's water use to the same <br />month in the previous year, helping customers to gage their water use and savings. The <br />City can also include a short conservation related message in the message block of the <br />monthly utility bill. The City has also considered using bill inserts, but a survey of <br />residents found that very few people look at bill inserts prior to disposing of them. <br /> <br />13 <br />