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<br />presently available and transform it into a decision support tool which compresses the time <br />"---..---..-- <br />from knowledge to enlightenment. CCV will focus the model's initial development on the <br />- ~ <br />1 <br />use of a dual raw system for irrigation, but will also incorporat~ther water conservation <br />measures including but not limited to leak detection, retrofitting, xeriscaping, low flow <br />toilets, and inverted rate structures. <br /> <br />1.2 NEED <br /> <br />The need CCV perceives is that water conservation measures often have significant <br />management and fiscal effects on a water entity. Uncertainty concerning long term effects <br />can often cause otherwise beneficial projects not to be implemented. For example, CCV <br />is seriously considering the installation of a separate raw water system to irrigate its large <br />open space areas. The District is concerned about evaluating the proposed system in <br />comparison to other alternatives for providing the necessary water. Each alternative must <br />be evaluated based upon its cost, reliability and impact on overall District finances. The <br />model we propose will allow them to make these necessary evaluations in a expedient and <br />efficient manner. <br /> <br />Installation of a dual system is a viable method of providing water to an irrigation project; <br />however, it is not the only method. Whether or not such a system is viable depends upon <br />the unique situation of the specific water providing entity. For example, variables such as <br />proximity to water sources of the irrigated areas, miles of pipe, availability of right of way, <br />cost of the water, and the amount of irrigatable area will have an enormous impact on <br />whether the conservation measure is applicable to a water entity's unique circumstances. <br /> <br />Similarly, the effectiveness of a water conservation measure will vary with each water entity <br /> <br />2 <br />