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Section 2 Conservation and Efficiency Technical Roundtable The 2004 SWSI Report estimated a total statewide M~eI demand of 1,824,000 AFY in 2030 and an increase from the year 2000 demand of 630,000 AF after a 101,000 AF reduction for water conservation savings expected from natural retrofit of older plumbing fixtures. The estimated potential additional conservation savings range presented in this section includes this estimated 101,000 AF demand reduction identified in SW SI. The range of savings developed by the Water Conservation and Efficiency TRT represents a significant potential water savings that could be realized. The SWSI also estimated additional conservation savings that could be realized by the complete penetration of existing conservation measures and the implementation of additional conservation measures. The extent of potential savings developed by the TRT is in the range of the estimated potential savings listed in the SWSI report of 272,000 AFY (Leve13 conservation) to 443,000 AFY (Leve14.) More information on the projected savings in SWSI can be found in Appendix E of the SWSI Report. 2.3.2 Examining the Relationship Between Water Conservation and Water Supply Reliability The goal of the Question 1 subcommittee was to determine what effect water conservation might have on water supply reliability. In an effort to increase understanding of these issues and move toward consensus, the following points were developed based on a review of the available literature and knowledge of demand management, drought response, and water system planning. David Little, Peter Mayer, and Alan Ward developed the following points, which were subsequently presented and confirmed by the Question 2 subcommittee and the TRT. 2-10 FINAL DRAFT Example of High Water Use (Bluegrass Dominant) Residential Landscaping Example of No Water Use Landscaping (Use of Rock vs. Xeriscape Landscaping)