PAWSD_CommAudit_50%PR

• Water Efficiency Grant Type: Water Conservation Implementation Grant
• Contract/PO #: OE PDA 10-69
• Applicant: Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District
• Project Name: Commercial Water Audit Program
• Title: 50% Progress Report
• Date: 5/11/2010
• Water Efficiency - Doc Type: Interim Reports

Karen Wessels, President/Chairman
Windsor Chacey, Secretary/Treasurer
Carrie S. Weiss, Manager
Gene Tautges, Assistant Manager
May 11, 2010
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Attn: Ben Wade
1313 Sherman St. Room 721
Denver CO, 80203
Steve Hartvigsen
Robert Huff
Harold Slavinski
RECEIVED
MAY 17 2010
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Re: Water Efficiency Grant for Commercial Water Audits and Fixture Replacements 50% Progress
Report Narrative — PO# OE PDA 10000000069
Dear Ben,
In Accordance with the Water Efficiency Grant Requirements, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation
District (PAWSD) is proud to provide this 50 percent progress report of the developments made on
their Commercial Water Audit and Fixture Replacement program. This report will detail the steps
completed thus far, any issues that have arisen, and a discussion of the remaining work involved for
the successful completion of the program.
Steps Completed
Since the issuance of Purchase Order OE PDA 10000000069, signifying the award of the grant from
CWCB, PAWSD, alongside Great Western Institute (GWI) and other subcontractors, have successfully
completed the auditing and retrofits of 16 area businesses. This effort has resulted in the installation
of 284 1.5 gpm low -flow showerheads, 349 .5 gpm faucet aerators, 33 High Efficiency dual flush
toilets, and 13 waterless urinals.
The Project Planet linen re -use program has been installed in 8 area hotels, some of which also
participated in the fixture retrofit program further expanding their water saving potential.
The District's water conservation program website, www.catchthewaveandsave.com has been and
is continually updated to promote the efforts of the District's Smart Water Audit program and
encourage the development of a water conscious community. This effort is a dovetailed extension of
the Messaging Strategy which is still ongoing but has thus far included Press Releases in local papers,
Radio spots, and community event participation.
Obstacles
During the grant request preparations, it was anticipated that the auditing and retrofits would be
completed before the busy spring break period in March. Once funding was awarded and fixtures
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