Craig 1997 WCPlan

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Project Name: City of Craig Water Conservation Plan
• Title: Water Conservation Plan
• Date: 5/1/1997
• County: Moffat
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

Water meters are also being budgeted for water
accountability in the City Park's system and the Moffat
County Fairgrounds for 1997. Further capital commitments by
the City to monitor all water consumers will provide water
meters to the few remaining intergovernmental accounts.

WATER MAINS AND LEAK DETECTION

The City has invested approximately $2,600,000 over the
past 9 years (1987-1996) in water main improvements. This
large scale replacement program has practically eliminated
all the water mains in the City that were known to have
leakage problems. The City is further committed to water
main replacements scheduled in 1996 and 1997. Long-range
capital plans dictate still further main replacements while
the City continues to make repairs on an as-needed basis. An
example of this commitment will result in over 1700 feet of
20 inch pump-main to be repaired this fall (1996) after the
discovery of severe corrosion on a ductile iron main located
under a swamp.
The City has had a complete survey conducted of all
water mains by a professional outside service and plans to
continue future surveys every 7 or 8 years. The long range
capital plan calls for this work to begin again in the year
2000.

WATER STORAGE STRUCTURES

The water storage tanks are drained and cleaned on a
rotating bases every 2 years. All tanks that have had
internal corrosion have been repaired and painted according
to AWWA specifications. Cathodic protection devises have
also been installed to prevent internal corrosion and
possible leakage.

PUBLIC AWARENESS AND XERISCAPING

The City of Craig encourages the use of water efficient
fixtures by all water users. The Uniform Plumbing Code has
been adopted for use as a standard for construction and
allows that all indoor plumbing fixtures and toilets be of
the type that serve to conserve water.
Xeriscaping models have been installed at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant for public inspection. Local
citizens are encouraged to tour the landscaping for ideas on
xeriscaping for their personal use at home. This program has
been received well by members of the community and has the
added benefit of beautification of the wastewater treatment
plant grounds.

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