Loveland 1996 WC Plan

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Project Name: City of Loveland Water Conservation Plan
• Title: Water Conservation Plan
• Date: 5/1/1996
• County: Larimer
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

Seasonal Variations in Water Use

Daily water use can vary significantly depending on the season, in response to weather
conditions. In characterizing water use patterns, it is useful to distinguish water use by its sea-
sonal components. Seasonal uses vary from month to month in response to weather condi-
tions and other influences that are seasonal in nature. Examples are lawn watering and
cooling. Nonseasonal uses remain relatively constant from month to month because these
uses are not sensitive to weather conditions. Examples are toilet flushing and washing ma-
chine use, Table 24 shows Loveland's seasonal variation of water use.

Table 24. Seasonal water use, 1990. 1995, Including wholesale
(million gallons)

Average daily 4.00 3.70 3.77 3.73 3.86 4.06 3.85
winter use*
Average daily 9.45 9,66 10.06 11.65 12.83 9.93 10.60
summer use**
Average daily 5,97 6.18 6.55 6.52 7.45 6.40 6.51
annual use***

* Average daily winter use is the total water use for December, January and February
(as shown on January, February and March bills) divided by 90,

** Average daily summer use is the total water sales for June, July and August (as
shown on July, August and September bills) divided by 92.

* * * Average daily annual use is the total annual water sales divided by 365,

Source: City of Loveland Utility Billing records

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May 1996