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

STERLING WATER CONSERVATION PLAN

MAY 28, 1996

2. Lower the adjusted per capita peak daily demand from the current 787 gpc
to 747 gpc by the year 2001 (5% reduction).
3. Lower the average domestic per capita annual consumption from the current
289 gpcd to 275 gpcd by the year 2001 (5% reduction).

Water Conservation Measures Considered

The 36 measures that were considered for indusion in the final conservation plan are in
Appendix A. They were originally chosen to be considered over other options as a
result of a general, informal assessment of their potential. The intent of this list was not
to preclude the consideration of any other possible demand management strategies.
Some measures fit in more than one designation. Explanatory information is induded,
as necessary.

Water Conservation Measure Selection Criteria

Many types of water conservation measures can be used to reduce water use, but the
challenge was to select a mix of measures to meet Steriing's needs. HB 91 - 1154
requires entities to examine water conservation measures in nine different areas. The
following criteria were used when rating the measures;

. Available resources (money, staff, equipment)

. Is legal (complies with federal, state and local laws)

. Results can be evaluated and/or measured

. Produces water savings, long- or short-term

. Projected water savings justify the resources needed to implement the
measure

. Is acceptable to customers

. Applies to the City's water conservation goals

Water Conservation Measures Selected

The following 23 water conservation measures were selected. They were chosen over
other options as a result of a assessment based upon the selection criteria. The intent
of this list was not to preclude the consideration of any other possible demand
management strategies In tile future. The 23mllasures-selectedare as follows:

1-Water-ef'ficient fixtures and appliances

Measure 1 a - Indoor water use audit of City-owned facilities

2-Low water-use landscapes and efficient irrigation

Measure 2a - Promote xeriscape and efficient irrigation

Measure 2b - Efficiently irrigate City-owned landscapes

Measure 2e - Use school yards as parks for public use

Measure 2f - Implement central irrigation control for public landscaping

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