Clifton WD 1996 WCPlan

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Project Name: Clifton Water District Water Conservation Plan
• Title: Conservation Master Plan
• Date: 6/25/1996
• County: Mesa
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

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GLOSSARY

ACRE FEET: A measurement to describe a volume of water. One acre-

foot is the amount of water which would cover one acre of land to

a depth of one foot: 325,851 gallons or 43,560 cubic feet.

ACTION PLAN: A more detailed, analytical course of action to

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implement concepts outlined in a Master Plan, usually set up on a

12-month basis, having staffing and budget allocated to achieve

specific objectives.

CONSERVATION: A set of strategies to solve the dilemma of providing

water to people, both through supply management (in which the

utility maximizes efficient use of water) and through demand

management (in which the customers practice efficient use); wise,

efficient use by suppliers and customers.

(See also demand

management and supply management.)

DEMAND MANAGEMENT: Methods to encourage customers to reduce their

water demands thus using water efficiently.

(See also

conservation.) Example: Installation of water-efficient

fixtures in bathroom, kitchen and laundry room by the

homeowner/property manager.

EVALUATION: The overall determination of a conservation program's

effectiveness; strict accountability by a utility to its
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GOALS: General statements of purpose for an effort or program; goals

should compliment and reinforce other city/District/community

goals.

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MASTER PLAN: A conceptual framework to show direction of intent.

MISSION/PURPOSE STATEMENT: A statement in clear language which

explains why we exist, why we do what we do to ensure a certain

standard quality of life for our customers.

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