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<br />. - ~ <br /> <br />CITY OF FORT COLLINS <br />WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM <br /> <br />CITY CODE: <br /> <br />1) Prohibition of wasting water. It is unlawful to waste city water in any manner. This <br />ordinance is actively enforced, primarily through following up on anonymous <br />complaints. Two warnings would precede the issuance of a ticket. <br /> <br />2) Water restrictions/rationini. In the event of drought or water shortage, the 'City <br />Council--upon recommendation of the Water Board--is empowered to place further <br />restrictions on the use of city water. <br /> <br />3) Water-saving plumbing fixtures. Water-saving toilets, showerheads, and kitchen and <br />bathroom faucets are required for all new construction and replacement. The <br />respective maximum discharges for these fIxtures are 3-1/2 gallons per flush, 3 <br />gallons per minute, and 2 gallons per minute. <br /> <br />4) Water meters. The city code has required the installation of meters for all services <br />to non-residential premises, all services outside of City limits, and to all residential <br />services with more than two living units. All others have the option of installing a <br />meter. Meter settings have been required since 1977 for all connections made to the <br />water utility. As dictated by the new state law, the city began requiring meters for <br />all new residential construction in July of 1990 and will embark on converting <br />existing unmetered homes at a steady pace to meet the requirements of the law. A <br />demand management committee composed of Water Board members and City <br />Council members is currently determining the specific methods of implementing the <br />conversion. <br /> <br />PUBLIC EDUCATION: " <br />The City has had a water conservation public education program since 1977. In 1989, the <br />program was expanded by authorizing and fIlling a full-time position for a Water <br />Conservation Specialist. Public education eftorts InClude: - - - ----- --- _____c__ <br />1) Educational literature distributed through a variety of outlets. <br />2) Presentations, with a variety of formats as dictated by the audience. <br />3) Articles, interviews, and features in local newspapers, radio stations, and television. <br />4) Telephone, written, and personal responses to individual inquiries and requests. <br />5) Lawn watering data publicized through local newspaper and television. <br />6) Videotapes available for loan. <br />7) Tours of the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. <br />8) Enforcement of existing ordinances prohibiting wasteful use of water. <br />9) Conservation messages, such as on bus benches. <br />