FirestoneWCPFinal2007

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Contract/PO #: OE PDA 07-22
• Applicant: Town of Firestone
• Project Name: Town of Firestone Water Conservation Plan
• Title: Town of Firestone Water Conservation Plan
• Date: 6/1/2007
• County: Weld
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITION OF TERMS

Acre-foot:

The amount of water it would take to cover one
acre of land to a depth of one foot;
approximately 325,851 gallons.

CBT:

Colorado Big Thompson

CBT Quota:

The percentage set by the NCWCD Board of
Directors each water year which determines
the amount of ac-ft per unit of CBT, i.e. 700/0
quota equals 0.7 ac-ft per CBT unit.

CWCWo:

Central Weld County Water District

ET Controllers:

Evapo-transpiration controllers adjust the
amount of water applied from sprinkler systems
based on soil moisture and weather conditions.

Maximum Day:

The largest amount of water used in a single
day.

NCWCo:

Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District

Non-Potable Use:

Water that is not treated and used for irrigation
or other uses than potable. The Town
currently does not have a non-potable water
supply.

Peak Hour:

The largest amount of water used in a single
hour - typically occurs on the Maximum Day.

Phreatophytes:

Species of plants and trees that consume
groundwater through their root zones below the
water table such as Cottonwood and Russian
Olive trees.

PIF:

Plant Investment Fee, fee charged to
developers for on-going maintenance cost of
infrastructure replacement and repair.

Potable Use:

Water that is treated to drinking water
standards for municipal use, including
residential and commercial use. The Town's
CBT water is used for potable use.

Clear Water Solutions, Inc.
Town of Firestone

2007 Water Conservation Plan

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