Glenwood Springs 1996 WC Plan

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Project Name: City of Glenwood Springs Water Conservation Plan
• Title: Water Conservation Master Plan
• Date: 7/18/1996
• County: Garfield
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

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5. Distribution system leak repair
The City contracted with Pitometer Associates in 1984 to conduct a water
leak study of its entire water delivery system. Twenty-four leaks were found.
The estimated leakage was 656,000 gallons per day. The City just recently
concluded another water leak survey of its entire system. Thirty leaks were
found. The estimated leakage was 325,000 gallons per day. Only two leaks
remain to be repaired. The City has implemented a long range program for
leak detection.
The City has implemented a waterline replacement program. Two to three
waterlines will be replaced yearly, as the CapiUlI Improvements Program allows.
6. Dissemination of information
Water conservation pamphlets are made aniIable to the public at City Hall,
806 Cooper Avenue and at the Red Mountain Water Treatment Plant, 900
W. 9th Street.
The City offers tours of the water and wastewater treatment plants to students
and teachers in grades K-12 and college.
7. Water rate structures
The City's water rate structure was amended in 1994. The City will continue
to adjust rates as deemed necessary for future improvements. It is strongly
believed that a solid conservation program will defer rate increases and
improvements. The current metered residential water rate is $13.25 per month
for the fIrst 10,000 gallons used; $1.16/ 1000 gallons of water used above 10,000.
The unmetered residential water rate is $3 I.5I/month for residences with three
water using rooms. A complete rate schedule can be found in the City's
Municipal Code. .
8. Regulatory measures
The City has an ordinance that prohibits the wasting of water. Run-off and
overspraying from irrigation systems to impervious surfaces is prohibited and
customers are required to maintain their irrigation systems to avoid leaks and
water waste. The City enforces this ordinance with fmes and the right to
discontinue water supply.
9. Incentive to implement water use efficiency techniques
None at this time.
10. Other water managem..nt acilidties---~ -------
Any new tap upon the City's waterworks system is required to meter. Any
reconnection or resumption of service following any discontinuance of service
for non-payment is required to meter. Any change of use of an existing water
tap is required to meter. Any change of ownership of any property upon which
an unmetered water service exists, is required to meter. The City is currently
working toward the entire water system being metered by 2009.

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