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<br />I <br />1 <br />j <br />I <br />1 <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />) <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />nj <br />j <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />CHAPTER 2 <br /> <br />CURRENT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES <br />AND INSTITUTIONAL BACKGROUND <br /> <br />This chapter provides an overview of (1) existing conservation measures, (2) District <br />rules and regulations, (3) Douglas County's conservation criteria referendum, and (4) the <br />Colorado Water Conservation Act and other State water efficiency legislation. <br /> <br />EXISTING CONSERVATION MEASURES <br /> <br />The District presently employs institutional practices and measures encouraging water <br />conservation. Existing conservation measures impact water consumption and must be taken into . <br />consideration as the District further develops its conservation program. Measures and practices <br />currently promoted by the District include: <br /> <br />· Water-efficient f"Ixtures. In accordance with the District's rules and <br />regulations, low-flow plumbing devices are required on all new <br />construction in the community. This requirement has been in place since <br />1981. <br /> <br />· . Low water use landscapes. Xeriscape landscaping can effectively reduce <br />exterior water use. The District encourages the use of Xeriscape <br />landscaping on all homes in the community and offers assistance through <br />brochures, pamphlets, and cooperation with local nurseries. The District <br />provides all new homeowners with Xeriscape materials. <br /> <br />· Efficient irrigation. Conservation measures and criteria have been <br />developed and implemented for parks and rights-of-way. This includes a <br />computerized irrigation management system, the ability to adjust watering <br />rates on a daily basis, use of a maximum 2-inch per week waterlI1g rate, <br />and planting of low water use turf grass in portions of community <br />landscaped areas. <br /> <br />· Systemwide audits, leak detection and repair. Through the use of <br />pressure testing, systemwide accounting, and sophisticated leak detection <br />equipment, District staff check the distribution system to account for all <br />water use within the system. During the past five years, the average <br />unaccounted for water use within the system has been less than 10 <br />percent. <br /> <br />21-6657 <br />