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<br />cooler, and the mountain environment typically precludes the
<br />need for a turf grass lawn.
<br />In short, the situation is very unique. A planning
<br />tool for water demand management which is tailored to the
<br />headwater resort communities is needed.
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<br />XV. Procedure
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<br />A useful tool for the resort communities to utilize in
<br />developing water conservation plans requires the detailed
<br />monitoring of water consumption in a relatively controlled
<br />situation. It also includes enhancing our understanding of
<br />water use habits by nonresidents. Finally, it requires a
<br />user-friendly mechanism to compare water management options.
<br />This tool would incorporate service area specific
<br />information such as rates, population, alternate supplies,
<br />secondary costs, and financial data on specific measures.
<br />To accomplish this NWCCOG proposes the following:
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<br />r' 1. Coordinate with a local municipality to identify
<br />sites to install new water efficient devices and meters
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<br />2. Identify units that have existing water meters
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<br />6. Incorporate information generated in monitoring
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<br />7. Prepare a user manual for inputting service area j
<br />specific information into the spreadsheet and
<br />interpreting results.
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<br />8. Advertise the availability of the tool through
<br />regional newsletters, board meetings, etc. Provide
<br />training on use of spreadsheet and interpretation of
<br />output.
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