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<br />There are over 300 students in grades 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th at Aspen's public school. The <br />students travel from classroom to classroom for each specific curriculum. It is our goal to <br />work with the science teachers of each four grade levels so that A WW A's software program <br />entitled "Project Water Works" can be accessible to each of the nine science rooms/teachers. <br />We would also like to set up some hands-on tours at the water facility relating to water <br />testing, treatment and our raw water sources that would be appropriate for their level of <br />knowledge. <br /> <br />The City feels that water programs need to be presented throughout the school year so that <br />students are exposed to the water conservation theme on a continual basis. We believe in the <br />establishment a long-range program for children so the conservation ethic can become more <br />ingrained into their daily lives instead of just providing a "one-shot" yearly presentation to <br />the community's youths. <br /> <br />c) lncentive Programs-- <br />The utility billing software currently being installed will greatly increase the ability of the <br />Water Department to provide information to customers regarding their water consumption <br />patterns and how these patterns.affect their bills, both in terms of monthly savings realized <br />through conservation or increased costs associated with excessive water use. Graphic <br />formats are available to present this information in a clear and understandable manner to the <br />customer. Information can include historical water usage for this account and comparison <br />to median values used by other customers in a similar classification. <br /> <br />The City substantially reduces water tap fees for affordable housing projects and units which <br />are deed restricted to Aspen and Pitkin County employees. The fee waivers are subject to <br />continuing compliance with water conservation measures, including low water use plumbing <br />fixtures, and where available, the use of raw water for landscape irrigation. <br /> <br />d) <br /> <br />Leak Detection and Repair-- <br />A system-wide leak detection program is scheduled to be completed every four years. <br />Annual updates will be performed on areas that have experienced high failure rates and <br />where system expansions have been added and are still under warranty. The static pressure <br />- tests- performed-<mnew .systems-have not proven-to be.etfective in ensuing that-new system <br />components are leak free at the end of the warranty period. <br /> <br />The City will continue its main line repair and replacement program at its current funding <br />level of $150,000 pet year with the goal of reducing unaccounted for water to 10 to 15% over <br />a five-year period. This funding level will be reevaluated depending on the actual level of <br />progress towards meeting the goal of reducing gross water loss to the range of 10 to 15%. <br />Progress made in the first year of the program suggests that this goal may be attained at a <br />lower cost than originally estimated. If this continues to be the case, the City will consider <br />. funding conservation measures through these cost savings. <br /> <br />18 <br />