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<br />CDM <br /> <br />Section 1 <br />Introduction <br /> <br />Throughout Colorado the competition and expense for water supplies is increasing. <br />One way to help reduce these expenses is to conserve water. The conservation of <br />water can reduce expenses associated with acquisition of the water, conveyance, and <br />treatment of both potable and wastewater. Conservation also promotes the <br />stewardship of natural resources and the environment by not only reducing water <br />demands, but also decreasing the amount of energy needed to pump, treat, and heat <br />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 Plan is to provide Erie guidance in implementing a conservation <br />program that will provide water conservation savings and is compatible with their <br />water supply system, water resources management strategy, and community values. <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. Subsequently, a <br />variety of water conservation measures and programs were evaluated and ultimately <br />a portfolio of conservation measures and programs were selected for implementation. <br />An implementation plan, as well as a monitoring plan to assess the effectiveness of <br />each measure/program, is included. <br /> <br />The 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 />DRAFT <br /> <br />1-1 <br /> <br />\\DENSVR1\PROJECTS\9228 - ERIE\CONSERVATION PLAN\REPORT\DRAFT PRIOR TO PUBLIC REVIEW\CONNIE FORMATTED\SECTION 1.DOC <br />