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<br />CDM <br /> <br />Section 7 <br />Evaluation and Selection of Conservation Measures and Programs <br /> <br />Erie plans to focus its near-term conservation efforts on measures/ programs that will <br />provide water savings throughout the entire community. As infrastructure begins to <br />age, the modern water appliances and fixtures will likely be less water efficient when <br />compared to newer more efficient technology. Erie may reevaluate the effectiveness of <br />a fixture rebate program when the replacement of aging fixtures with newer more <br />efficient fixtures could yield savings throughout a large portion of the community. <br /> <br />Appliance Rebate Program <br /> <br />The replacement of an older washing machine with a front load machine can save <br />approximately 15 gallons of water per load. In contrast to the fixture rebate program, <br />washing machines are not necessarily correlated with the age of a home. Residents <br />often move their washing machines from home to home and new washing machines <br />are often purchased for use in older homes. <br /> <br />However, it is Erie's opinion that a rebate program would be most effective if several <br />rebates were offered for a variety of appliances and fixtures. Because fixture rebates <br />currently would not provide a sufficient amount of water savings throughout the <br />entire community, Erie would prefer to reevaluate this program once a greater <br />proportion of infrastructure has aged and a rebate program focusing on the <br />replacement of fixtures and appliances would be more beneficial. <br /> <br />Regulations/Ordinances Addressing Fixtures and Appliances <br /> <br />Erie could establish regulations that would mandate the use of water efficient fixtures <br />and appliances. For instance, standards stipulating the installation of specific low <br />water using appliances and fixtures could be enforced for all new developments. <br />Regulations could also require the replacement of high water using fixtures with <br />efficient fixtures prior to the sale of a home. <br /> <br />Although these regulations could provide some water savings, the majority of Erie's <br />infrastructure is relatively new and has relatively low water using fixtures. <br />Furthermore, additional regulations could deter developers' interest in Erie, especially <br />if neighboring towns do not impose the same regulations. Also, regulations requiring <br />time of sale upgrades could increase the price of the homes, deterring new home <br />buyers. Erie currently prefers to focus its efforts on conservation measures and <br />programs that could be implemented on a voluntary basis. <br /> <br />7.2.3 Use of Reclaimed Water <br /> <br />As discussed in Section 2.6, Erie uses reclaimed Windy Gap return flows via exchange <br />for irrigation on the Vista Ridge development. Erie is planning to expand its use of <br />reclaimed water program and is currently completing a Non-potable Water Master <br />Plan. This Master Plan will assist Erie in developing the basic framework of a non- <br />potable distribution system. As Erie continues to grow, developers will have the <br />option of tying into the system. This distribution system will also include a 1,000 AF <br />non-potable storage facility near the NWRF. In the winter, treated Windy Gap return <br /> <br />DRAFT <br /> <br />7-4 <br /> <br />\\DENSVR1\PROJECTS\9228 - ERIE\CONSERVATION PLAN\REPORT\DRAFT PRIOR TO PUBLIC REVIEW\CONNIE FORMATTED\SECTION 7.DOC <br />