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<br />according to its unique situation, i.e., leak detection will be more effective in older systems <br />with "hot soils", xeriscape more effective in large lot neighborhoods, retrofit in Districts <br />developed prior to 1984, etc. The challenge is how to use the water conservation knowledge <br />that exists and is being developed and make it more applicable to the unique circumstances <br />of each water entity. <br /> <br />The proposed Water Conservation Simulation Model is an attempt to address this challenge <br />~ - <br />by simulating the impacts of a water conservation measure based upon the uniaue condition <br />of a water entity. The model will require input of key variables identified by previous water <br />system operational experience, and will permit the assessment of new variables that are <br />developed from new research. The water supply entity will enter the information applicable <br />to their situation and the model will simulate the water savings, energy savings, operational <br />changes and financial impacts on their water supply system. <br /> <br />The simulation model results can then be used by a Board considering a water conservation <br />measure (i.e., dual system) to make a decision. At the touch of their finger they can input <br />different scenarios, i.e., faster growth, higher rates, more aggressive savings, and instantly <br />view the operational and financial impacts of these alternative water management scenarios <br />on their entity. <br /> <br />1.3 IMPLEMENTATION <br /> <br />The project will be implemented by using the modeling and computer skills presently <br />available to the District from its staff and consultants. Various components of the theories <br />used in the model have been tested and proved successful in simulating impacts, including <br />changes in clear water reservoir levels, pumping rates and financial consequences attributed <br />to the cost of money. <br /> <br />3 <br />