Longmont 1996 WCPlan

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Project Name: City of Longmont Water Conservation Plan
• Title: Water Conservation Plan
• Date: 7/3/1996
• County: Boulder
• County: Weld
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Background

The City of Longmont Water Conservation Master Plan was written for the following reasons:

. Colorado HB 1154 requires a water conservation plan be developed and implemented by
July 1, 1996.

. To prolong the adequacy of existing water resources and delay capital construction of new
treatment plants, reservoirs, and facilities.

. To demonstrate the City's commitment to responsible, environmentally sound, and
efficient use of natural resources.

. To create an awareness among the public that we live in a semi-arid climate.

. To ensure the efficient use of our water system infrastructure to meet the needs of a
growing population.

The process for developing the City of Longmont Water Conservation Master Plan includes
surveying resident attitudes and comments via a water conservation questionnaire, drafting of the
master plan by a committee representing community interests (business, education, environmental,
home builders, League of Women Voters, neighborhood leaders, parks and recreation, plumbing
industry and the Water Board); and a 60-day public comment period. The plan identifies nine
water conservation goals and best management practices (BMP's) for each goal. The current
status and an implementation plan is shown for each BMP. The master plan will serve as a work
plan for the Water Utility's conservation program and will be periodically updated.

The Summary of Water Conservation Master Plan BMP's identifies estimated water savings, cost
to implement, an implementation schedule and a monitoring/evaluation strategy for each BMP.

Water Supply

The committee chose to develop a policy document rather than set specific goals for water
savings or list comprehensive cost-benefit alternatives. The conservation measures outlined in
the plan will be evaluated as meaningful sources of water supply and integrated into the Raw
Water Master Plan as part of future updates.

There are no imminent or pressing water supply or delivery issues in the community which
require immediate, aggressive conservation action. However, it is recognized that water
conservation does prolong the adequacy of existing water resources and does delay capital
construction of new treatment plants, reservoirs and facilities. Conservation of limited natural
resources now contributes to a more sustainable society for future generations.

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