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Ninety-three percent of Northglenn's service area is developed and the population is not expected to grow considerably. Future growth will primarily be a result of infill and redevelopment. Using DRCOG projections adjusted by the City of Northglenn Planning and Development Department, the total population at build out in 2020 is estimated to be 3 9, 793. (iii) Estimated water savings goals to be achieved through implementation of the Plan: The City's state-approved water conservation plan is designed to be implemented in a programatic matrix manner. This allows the City to select program elements based on the desired level of water savings. The greater the water savings target, the more austere the program element. This approach is flexible, timely and targeted. Although the City is currently achieving a significant water savings, it is anticipated that the implementation of the Plan will contribute to the long term savings goal of 600 acre-feet per year. (iv) Estimated water savings realized in the past 5 years through existing water conservation efforts: Through various water conservation activities including toilet and washer rebates, conservation kits, seminars, monthly conservation columns in the City's newsletter, TV segments, classroom education and product giveaways. The City has realized a total savings of 122 acre feet since 2000. (v) Adequacy, stability and reliability of the entity's water system: Water Supply Sources/Storage Current Supplies and Storage The City's primary water supply sources include Berthoud Pass Ditch, Church Ditch inches, Farmer Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) shares and junior rights. Water from all of these sources is delivered to Standley Lake for storage. The Croke Canal, Farmers Highline, and Church Ditch are the primary delivery structures. Standley Lake is located in Jefferson County. The firm yield for all of the City's water rights currently owned is estimated at 2,900 acre feet. Berthoud Pass Ditch diverts water from the Frasier River Basin, through Berthoud Pass Tunnel to Hoop Creek which flows into Clear Creek. This water can be diverted from May 15 to October 15 and is principally delivered via the Church Ditch. The City of Golden co-owns the Berthoud Pass Ditch with the City of Northglenn and shares in its water right. The City of Northglenn owns 18% of the total Church Ditch inches and is two-thirds owner of the ditch structure itself. Ownership of the structure allows Northglenn to use Church Ditch to deliver its Berthoud Pass water as well as its Church Ditch inches. The Church Ditch operating season is April 1 through October 31.