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<br />I <br />l <br />! <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />La Junta will continue to enforce its current water wasting ordinance. While this is not <br />an extremely restrictive rule, we believe that further restrictions could lead to the <br />historical situations cited above. We do reserve the right to place more restrictive use <br />criteria and rules into effect in the event of emergency situations. <br /> <br />Incentives to Implement Water Use Efficiency <br /> <br />The City provides lower tap fees and lower monthly rates for those new projects that <br />reduce consumption and are able to reduce tap size. For example, the tap fee for a 4" <br />service is $5,000 compared to $2,500 for a 3" tap. The monthly minimum for a 4" <br />service is $70 for the first 1,000 gallons compared to $45 for a 3" service. <br /> <br />Construction plans for new buildings are reviewed by the Water Department using <br />Water Line Sizer computer program to determine the optimum size tap. If the designed <br />tap size exceeds Department estimates or if low consumption fixtures would reduce the <br />tap size, the Director of Water contacts the architect, builder, or owner to discuss <br />options for economizing on water use. <br /> <br />Other water management activities <br /> <br />Water lost and unaccounted for is tracked carefully each month. Water pumped is <br />metered and compared with water metered as it is sold to customers. Attempts are <br />made to include estimates of quantities lost through leaks, used for line flushing, and <br />other unusual demands. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />PUBLIC PROCESS <br /> <br />I Water issues today are the same as they have been for the last 25 years. These issues <br />focus on public expectations and economic growth. The differences today, however, <br />I include new and more stringent regulatory requirements, expanding business and <br />_ __ _ industrial needs, and greater expectations for better quality and service from the public. <br />- - ~--- ------~------~-----------~----- ----------------- ---- -- <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Major water accounts such as municipal irrigation and large commercial and industrial <br />uses are reviewed at least semi-annually. <br /> <br />j <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />The Board of Utility Commissioners began review of possible water conservation <br />measures in 1995 at its regularly scheduled public meetings. Suggestions for all <br />possible means of conservation were solicited by the Water Department. The Water <br />Department compiled information from various sources on methods and techniques for <br />applying water conservation provisions. This list was presented for review to the Board <br />and comments were considered in the final plan. <br /> <br />In compiling its final report, the Water Department gathered information from schools, <br />businesses, and industries concerning the potential for water use reductions. During the <br />process we found that many voluntary conservation programs were already in progress. <br />Individual discussions were held with larger consumers. <br /> <br />9 <br />