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<br />j <br />1 <br />1 <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />J <br />I <br />I <br />.~ <br />I <br />, <br /> <br />J <br />j <br /> <br />1-2 <br /> <br />The District presently employs a wide variety of water conservation measures, which <br />range from plumbing regulations to irrigation of open space with the use of sophisticated <br />irrigation management and control systems. Briefly, these measures include: <br /> <br />· Conservation-oriented plumbing regulations <br />· Low water use landscaping and efficient irrigation <br />· Distribution system leak detection and repair <br />· Promotion of water use efficiency <br />· Conservation promoting rate structure <br />· Service pressure regulation <br />· Irrigation with nonpotable groundwater <br />· Augmentation plan <br />· . Universal metering <br /> <br />Existing conservation measures are discussed in more detail in Chapter 5. <br /> <br />Our fmdings from this study indicate a potential for water conservation savings of about <br />73 million gallons or 220 acre feet per year. These numbers are derived from calculations based <br />on existing data and assumptions about consumer response and market penetration. Many of the <br />assumptions, in turn, are based on previously achieved results from other communities enacting <br />similar conservation measures. The infonnation taken into consideration for the development <br />of the conservation portion of this water management study includes, but is not limited to: <br /> <br />· Demographics <br />· Water demand data <br />· Historic use trends <br />· Climatic zone <br />· Existing conservation measures <br />· Water and wastewater system capacity <br />· Capital improvement program <br />· Vtilityrates <br /> <br />As with any water conservation program, success relies heavily upon consumer <br />acceptance. A flnn commitment and extensive level of effort between the District and the <br />residents of Highlands Ranch is necessary to achieve substantial reduction in water demand. <br />Public relations and education programs play a vital role in developing the consensus and <br />enthusiasm necessary for successful implementation of new conservation measures. <br /> <br />21-6657 <br />