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J SUMMARY Efficient use of the Colorado River will play an increasingly important role in Clifton Water District's long-range water use planning. Through wise water use, the need for costly facilities may be delayed and water resources may be protected for other uses. Currently, the District feels as if its current practices are more than sufficient water conservation measures. -i By keeping a constant vigil on water consumption and practices of our customers and continually evaluating the water conservation program, the District may find the need to implement a more active water conservation program. At this time, however, it is not cost- effective or practical for the District to do so. In the event that the District has to implement additional water conservation measures, it will be necessary to get broad-based support for the conservation program. It is also necessary that the efficient water use become "second nature" for everyone. Clearly, no one person or agency can implement such changes in water use behavior. Only systematic, gradual behavior changes, interwoven with advances in technology will permanently create water conservation. Many different strategies will be used to reach these water conservation goals. Future programs target indoor and outdoor water --------.use -in hotllThe-publlc--and-pr:lvate -sectors:--Tt- is- the-Intent-ofthis-- Conservation Master Plan to provide a framework for evaluating and monitoring the various programs, while remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing conditions and to community needs. The District will determine if the water savings and the cost effectiveness of the program is cost justifiable in assessing various programs. Specific programs will be selected and funded during the annual planning and budgeting process. Maintaining water conservation goals will require the effort and commitment of everyone. The intent of Clifton Water District is to 18