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<br />~..~" ... <br /> <br />Page two <br />. November 26, 1991 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES <br />CDOC <br />* water conservation devices required in Capitol Construction projects; <br />* two correctional facilities irrigate with lagoon discharge water; <br />* irrigation at facilities on the East Canon City Complex are converting from potable to <br />non-potable sources; <br />* gray water systems application is researched and encouraged; <br />* agricultural applications constantly being improved. <br /> <br />CDOI <br /> <br />* lawn irrigation systems at Ft. Logan and Wheat Ridge have been partially automated <br />with controllers; <br />* Pueblo Center has installed moisture sensors to override time clocks; <br />* installation of moisture sensors are being investigated for other facilities; <br /> <br />CDOT <br />* water conservation policy pertaining to landscaping (Policy Directive No. 503) in place <br />since 1977; <br />* Policy Directive No. 503 currently being revised to included mandated Xeriscape <br />fundamentals; <br />* any local water conservation directive are closely followed; <br />* projects routinely incorporate flow meters for leak detection, moisture shut-off sensors, <br />non-potable water, efficient irrigation equipment and water efficient planting; <br />* numerous projects and facilities statewide have been constructed or are being <br />designed with water efficient irrigation and landscape plans; <br />* two rest areas have installed Clivas Multrum self-composting toilets, low-flow <br />toilets or auto shut-off sinks and fountains; <br />* recycled wastewater is used to irrigate the Deer Trail rest area; <br />Note: <br />CDOT has taken the initiative to develop a Task Force to develop specifications and <br />begin developing a water conservation plan. <br /> <br />Although not specifically part of Cole's request, I want to point out that water conservation <br />measures have also been implemented at the Governor's Mansion. Measures that have been <br />accomplished include: <br />* the lawn watering schedule for the mansion was reduced from every other day to <br />three days a week in 1988; <br />* the lawn watering schedule was further reduced to follow an every third day <br />schedule and the ET rate in 1989; <br />