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Separate projects and extends to fiscal year 2025. Each one of these separate Capital Improvement Projects is <br />detailed in Worksheet 3 -1. In order to better quantify the costs and benefits associated with the proposed <br />improvements, each project was individually modeled in the distribution system software. This process has been <br />somewhat time consuming and has taken the better part of 3 weeks to reach the 60% complete stage. This is due to <br />the variable amount of system benefit associated with each individual project. In some cases, several projects were <br />combined, as the benefit from a single project may not be realized (especially for phased improvements) until a critical <br />level is reached and the benefit is more substantial. <br />Upon review of the initial draft, it has become apparent that the existing meters are probably the cause of substantial <br />revenue loss due to inaccurate readings. Therefore, the timing of the replacement of the existing meters has been <br />revised, and made the highest priority. <br />Percent Complete: 100% <br />Step #4 — Identify Conservation Goals <br />There are several goals which have been discussed between SCMWD and YTG staff. The District Boards members, <br />staff and YTG have attended various training sessions and presentations which provided information related to other <br />municipalities and water district's efforts a conservation and the methods employed. During this period, some general <br />goals have been discussed. The main focus is to aggressively pursue the elimination of "Non- Revenue" treated water. <br />That is, the potable finished water which is pumped from the main treatment plant (and metered) which is not <br />accounted for in the individual metered taps. Currently, this amounts to 19% of water which is treated and pumped <br />into the distribution system. This is most likely due to leaks in the distribution system and inaccurate metering at the <br />individual taps. One method of identifying the potential of leaks in the system is to simply inventory the system by age <br />and type of material. Since portions of the system are almost 50 years old, it is logical to assume that these are the <br />most likely candidates for failure. The same can be said for the individual meters. This process, along with other <br />measures, are being considered. The inventory is being performed in conjunction with the creation of a GIS system for <br />the District. <br />Upon review of the initial draft, the elimination of "Non- Revenue" water shall be reinforced. In addition to the <br />replacement of the old meters, the District shall also implement a leak detection program, in conjunction with the meter <br />replacement program. This will allow the District to attack this problem from two different angles. <br />Step #5 — Identify Conservation Measures and Programs <br />SCMWD has identified the following Conservation Measures and Programs: <br />Demand Side Measures: <br />1. Customer rebates for the installation of Low -Flush Toilets. <br />2. Customer rebates for the installation of Low -Flush Urinals. <br />3. Customer rebates for the installation of Low -Flow Showerheads <br />4. Customer rebates for the installation of Low -Flow Faucets <br />5. Customer rebates for the installation of Low Water use Landscapes <br />6. Customer rebates for the installation of Drought resistant Vegetation. <br />7. Customer rebates for the installation of Rain Sensors on Automated Irrigation Systems. <br />8. Individual Use Audits to be done on each Institutional user (School District 70). <br />9. Distribution of Literature related to proper irrigation techniques and in -house conversation measures. <br />Supply Side Measures: <br />1. Target "Non- Revenue" water by initiating a meter replacement program. This will target the oldest meters first, <br />and will also target customers who implement the Demand Side Measures. This will be done in order to <br />effectively track the impact of customer based conservation measures. <br />2. A Leak Detection and Repair Program shall be initiated. This will target the oldest parts of the distribution <br />system, and will be a continuous program. The results of the Leak Detection shall require modification of the <br />Capital Improvement Program, as areas of concern are identified. <br />3. Water Revenue Systems — The District already has an inclining block rate, which was modified after a study of <br />rates and tap fees was performed by Integrated Utilities, in 2006. In addition, the tap fees have been <br />separated into two categories. The first tap fee category is for user's who are located west of the St. Charles <br />2 <br />