Sterling 1996 WC Plan

• Project Type: Water Conservation Plan
• Project Name: City of Sterling Water Conservation Plan
• Title: Water Conservation Plan
• Date: 6/21/1996
• County: Logan
• Water Conservation - Doc Type: Complete Plan

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STERLING WATER CONSERVATION PLAN

MAY 28, 1996

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

RECEIVE!"
JUN 1 1 1996

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Sterling's Water Conservation Plan Conservation ~... <

The Colorado General Assembly enacted House Bill 91 - 1154, known as the Water
Conservation Act of 1991. The Act requires water providers that deliver 2,000 acre-feet
or more of water annually to develop and implement water conservation plans by July
1, 1996. Sterting delivers over 4,000 acre-feet of water annually to customers and has
prepared this draft plan.

Sinee 1904, the City of Sterling (City) Water Division has been delivering drinking water
to customers in and near Sterling. In 1995, the division served water to a population of
11,641. With an annual precipitation averaging 15 inches, water conservation planning
is an important component of water supply management. Water conservation is not
given credit as part of the City's water supply, but is included in water planning to
provide protection during drought and emergency conditions.

Water Conservation Policy Statement

The City of Sterling, recognizing that: (1) there is a fundamental need to be efficient in
the use of a limited and vital resource; (2) water conservation should be an integral part
of the long term water supply management program; and (3) the implementation of
additional conservation practices will help assure continued reliable short and long term
suppUes of high quality, reaaonably-priced water, does hereby endorse the following
goals, objectives and strategies.

Water Conservation Goals

For the purposes of this report, goals are defined as broad intentions. Objectives carry
the process one step further, by identifying specific target areas. Objectives are usually
quantifiable and time-specific. Finally, strategies are the specific measures taken to
meet the objectives.

The goals for the City's water conservation are -as follows~

1. Project a water conservation "ethic' by initiating or intensifying the City's
activities mat demonstrate a commitment to conservation. - - - - - .' .
2. Reinforce and strengthen the community's awareness of the importance of
using water efficiently.
3. Defer water facility expansion.
4. Ensure compliance with anticipated federal permitting requirements for
water-use efficiency, applicable to future supply expansion projects.

Water Conservation Objectives

The objectives for the City's water conservation are as follows:

1. Improve the City Government's water use efficiency, such that we can
encourage the public through setting a good example.

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