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<br />COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES' 2008-2012 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN <br /> <br />The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) provides additional insight into the benefits of <br />water conservation in terms of meeting the needs of existing and future populations: <br /> <br />In order to meet the needs of existing and future populations and ensure that <br />habitats and ecosystems are protected, the nation's water must be sustainable and <br />renewable. Sound water resource management, which emphasizes careful, <br />efficient use of water, is essential in order to achieve these objectives. Water <br />efficiency is one way of addressing water quality and quantity goals. The efficient <br />use of water can also prevent pollution by reducing wastewater flows, recycling <br />industrial process water, reclaiming wastewater and using less energy. <br /> <br />Source: EP A Office of Water, Statelnent of Principles on Efficient Water Use <br /> <br />Water Conservation Goals <br /> <br />The primary objective of the 2008-2012 Water Conservation Plan is help ensure the most <br />effective and efficient use of water in the community. In order to fulfill this objective, Springs <br />Utilities has established the following water conservation goals: <br /> <br />1. Maintain low residential use per capita, already among the lowest in Colorado <br />and the Southwest <br /> <br />2. Gain a better understanding of how commercial customers use water in order to <br />reduce commercial use per customer <br /> <br />3. Reduce peal( day demand, specifically in geographic areas with high residential <br />use per capita and high peal(ing factors <br /> <br />4. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships that encourage water <br />conservation and efficient water use throughout the region <br /> <br />5. Establish a reputation as a national leader in water conservation and efficient <br />water use by implementing programs that are sustainable <br /> <br />The goals established by Springs Utilities represent a blend of qualitative and quantitative <br />outcomes. Goals will be monitored annually and refined every three to five years as the <br />2008-2012 Water Conservation Plan undergoes formal review. <br /> <br />12 <br />