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<br />Section 1 <br />Introduction <br /> <br />Throughout Colorado the competition and expense for surface water supplies is <br />increasing. One way to help reduce these expenses is to conserve water. The <br />conservation of water can reduce expenses associated with acquisition of the water, <br />conveyance, and treatment of both potable and wastewater. Conservation also <br />promotes the stewardship of natural resources and the environment by not only <br />reducing water demands, but also decreasing the amount of energy needed to pump, <br />treat, and heat the water. <br /> <br />Conservation is an important component of the Town of Erie's (Erie) water <br />management strategy. As the cost of water rises, the economic benefits associated <br />with conservation will increase. This Conservation Plan (Plan) is a useful tool in <br />developing a conservation program that effectively conserves water while minimizing <br />associated costs. <br /> <br />1.1 Purpose <br /> <br />The purpose of this Conservation Plan (Plan) is to provide Erie guidance in <br />implementing a conservation program that will provide water conservation savings <br />and is compatible with their water supply system, water resources management <br />strategy, and also with the values of the Erie community. <br /> <br />1.2 Overview and Organization <br /> <br />This Plan evaluates Erie's historical and projected water demands and supplies. This <br />information was used to develop a set of water conservation goals that establish <br />target water saving amounts. Subsequently, a variety of water conservation measures <br />and programs were evaluated and ultimately a portfolio of conservation measures <br />and programs were selected for implementation. An implementation plan as well as a <br />monitoring plan to assess the effectiveness of each measure/program is included. The <br />Plan is organized into the following Sections: <br /> <br />. Executive Summary <br />. Section 1 - Introduction <br /> <br />. Section 2 - Profile of Existing Water System <br />. Section 3 - Characterize Water Use and Forecast Demand <br /> <br />. Section 4 - Proposed Facilities <br />. Section 5 - Conservation Goals <br /> <br />. Section 6 - Conservation Measures and Programs <br />. Section 7 - Evaluation and Selection of Conservation Measures and Programs <br />. Section 8 - Integrate Resources and Modify Forecasts <br /> <br />T:\9228 - Erie\Conservation Plan\Completion Reports\50% Completion Report.doc <br />