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<br />5. Distribution Leak Repair <br /> <br />P A WSD actively pursues distribution losses and promptly repairs leaks. District customers are encouraged to <br />repair service lines as well as any internal leaks promptly, and a reduced rate may be allowed when <br />unintentional water loss is discovered and repaired. <br /> <br />The District also compares water production to water sales to monitor system loss. <br /> <br />6. Dissemination ofInformation <br /> <br />For several years the District has, in cooperation with the San Juan Water Conservancy District, prepared a <br />static display at the local library during Water Week showing various water conservation methods and other <br />water related materials. Brochures are also placed at a number of public establishments as well as the District <br />office, and various age-appropriate materials are provided to the elementary and pre-schools. This program will <br />continue on an annual basis. <br /> <br />During 2003 several new methods were employed to get information and useful materials out to the public; they <br />included participation in various community events such as the Home Show, County Fair and 4th of July Parade. <br /> <br />An extensive newspaper and radio add campaign was developed relating primarily to outdoor water usage and <br />water wise irrigation, soil amendment, and proper landscape planning. <br /> <br />I <br />The District participated in a water conservation educational program for local grade school students. <br /> <br />7. Water Rate Structures <br /> <br />P A WSD had an increasing water rate structure designed to encourage water conservation in existence but early <br />in 2003 underwent a complete rate analysis with Integrated Utilities Group Inc. to design a structure that further <br />encouraged water conservation by rewarding reduced usage. The new rate structure was adopted effective in <br />July, 2003 and the customer currently pays for each 1,000 gallons of water used plus a minimal monthly service <br />fee. Previously the service charge was a flat amount for up to 8,000 gallons per equivalent unit with an <br />additional charge for each 1,000 gallons over the minimum. The new rate structure also allows for two <br />additional rate tiers with increasing costs for each tier. <br /> <br />8. Regulatorv Measures <br /> <br />The District has the authority to assess penalties for noncompliance with watering restrictions during mandatory <br />water conservation levels. <br /> <br />Meetings with representatives of the Town of Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County and other regulatory agents are <br />underway to establish policies related to water efficient landscaping, plumbing fixtures and prohibiting water <br />waste. These meetings began in November, 2003; it is the commitment of the District to encourage policy <br />development to reduce water usage overall, not just during times of short supply. <br /> <br />9. Incentives to Implement Water Use Efficiencv Techniques <br /> <br />The first, of three, year full-scale residential toilet rebate programs targeting pre-I 994 toilets is planned for <br />2004. This program will include a credit to be given against the customer's water account with verification that <br />an approved toilet has been installed. <br /> <br />5 <br />