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RECEI'JED JMJ l:) 1997 Colorc::co '~Vfi.:er Conservation Board NORTH WASHINGTON STREET WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT WATER CONSERVATION PLAN In accordance with the requirements of Colorado Revised Statute 37-60- 106, the North washington Street Water and Sanitation District (District) proposes the following "Water Conservation Plan." This plan, when adopted shall become a part of the District Rules and Regulations. The Board of Directors of the North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District promote the efficient use of water to assure the adequate supply of water to existing and future water users of the District. To achieve this goal the Board of Directors of the District have developed a Water Conservation Plan meeting the requirements of CRS 37-60-106. The Water Conservation Plan considers the following measures: l)Water Efficient Fixtures 2)Low Water Use Landscapes 3)Water-Efficient Industrial Processes 4)Water Reuse 5)Distribution System Leak Repair 6)Dissemination of Information 7)Water Rates 8) Regulatory Measures 9) Incentives The District contracts with the Denver Water Department for a potable water supply. Several water conservation measures are covered under the Denver Plan are as follows: water-efficient fixtures, water- efficient industrial processes, dissemination of information, and incentives. Refer to the Denver Plan regarding these measures. Low Water Use Landscapes and Efficient Irriqation The District promotes the use of water conserving principles into the planning, development, and management of both newly and renovated commercial and industrial landscapes. All new commercial and industrial customers that have landscaped areas and desiring water service from the District shall submit to the District a landscape plan that promotes water conservation. The landscape plan should include xeriscaping and include the following: a. landscape plan and design b. limited turf area c. efficient irrigation d. soil improvement e. mulching f. use of drought tolerant or native plants g. appropriate maintenance Water Reuse Svstems The Districts' contract with Metro Wastewater Reclamation District and the Denver Water Department does not allow the District the reuse of purchased water.