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<br />. Conservation and efficiency in the use of a limited natural resource demonstrates the commitment of our <br />community to environmental awareness and responsibility. <br /> <br />The Board of Directors continues the commitment regarding reduction of system losses, to reduce un-metered <br />use within the District, and encourage irrigation with raw water. Other recommendations by the Board will be <br />addressed through various regulatory and community planning entities. A strengthened commitment toward an <br />active and vital water conservation educational program remains with future plans for a toilet retro-fit incentive <br />program. <br /> <br />In direct response to drought conditions experienced recently, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District has <br />re-evaluated historical water usage and incorporated the lessons leamed in the 2002 drought to develop an <br />operational plan for District facilities and present a guideline for water conservation level indicators and <br />drought management. <br /> <br />District Wide Water Restriction Trieecrs <br /> <br />A firm water supply for this plan is defined as "adequate raw water facilities incorporated with conservation <br />measures to provide the normal water demand without mandatory restrictions, plus a one year supply safety <br />margin". This plan describes how to maximize the existing facilities to meet the firm water supply and <br />potential measures to be implemented if a one year safety supply margin cannot be provided. <br /> <br />Between March 1st and October 1st if: (I) the percentage (ratio) derived by dividing the "combined useable <br />capacity of Hatcher, Stevens, Pagosa, and Forest Lakes" by the "estimated annual demand for the current year" <br />is less than the percentages below and (2) the water supply into the reservoirs from Dutton Ditch and direct <br />runoff does not appear to be adequate to fill the reservoirs, then the following restrictions associated with <br />percentages should be implemented. <br /> <br />Restrictions would typically be triggered from March through October as conditions warrant. The application <br />of the above mentioned period of time restriction is at District discretion based on anticipation of runoff or any <br />other unforeseen event causing loss or reduction to the District's water supplies. <br /> <br />Ratio of90% or less triggers Voluntary Status <br />Ratio of 70% or less triggers Level One restrictions <br />Ratio of 50% or less triggers Level Two restrictions <br />Ratio of 40% or less triggers Level Three restrictions <br />Ratio of 30% or less triggers Level Four restrictions <br /> <br />11 <br />