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<br />I <br /> <br />About Water Conservation <br /> <br />What it is <br /> <br />Water conservation is the utilization of a set of strategies <br />which will enable us to utilize this essential resource in a <br />wise and prudent manner, both through supply management, in <br />which the District maximizes the efficient use of water, and <br />through demand management in which the customer practices <br />the efficient use of this resource. <br /> <br />What it's not .,. <br /> <br />Water conservation is not a matter of reducing water use <br />without limit. Nor is it meant to deprive our community of <br />the benefits for which it was intended, including the <br />essential benefits of health, nutrition, and the appealing <br />environment we all enjoy. <br /> <br />What is its purpose .,. <br /> <br />The purpose of water conservation, and of this plan, is to <br />provide those benefits as efficiently as practicable given <br />current knowledge, state of technology, and prudent cost <br />considerations. <br /> <br />Who benefits .., <br /> <br />Water that remains in Qur streams and reservoirs also <br />provides many benefits which are important to our customers <br />and our community. When water is used efficiently, more <br />water can remain for recreation, wetlands, dilution, natural <br />aesthetics, and habitat for fish and other wildlife. It is <br />to everyone's benefit to conserve water. By extending <br />supplies, protecting the environment, and saving money, we <br />help to ensure our future. <br /> <br />What it costs ... <br /> <br />Water conservation is not free and may not always be cheap. <br />When customers use less water, Clifton Water District's <br />costs do not decrease proportionally. _ On the other hand, <br />conservation defers the need for supply expansion, thereby <br />deferring some water rate increases. In any case, since not <br />everyone conserves at the same rate, those who conserve will <br />definitely save more money than those who do not. <br /> <br />Who is responsible... <br /> <br />Water conservation is a duty of Clifton Water District, and <br />many of the programs contained in this plan -- leak <br />detection, billing information, education programs -- place <br />the accountability on the District. Yet much of the <br />potential savings must come from the actions and habits of <br />our water customers. Water conservation is many small <br />actions that add up to a big difference. Please do your <br />part. It makes sense and saves cents. <br /> <br />I <br />