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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I --------- Projected savings are given in gallons per capita per day (gpcd) and percent of total water usage (percentages are not given where total water usage is unknown). Several of the reports reviewed considered different levels of implementation or different combinations of strategies. Table 4-5 summarizes the reported potential savings when various conservation programs were combined (ex. increased public education with water restrictions, which work together to optimize savings). A discussion summarizing the methods of conservation techniques derived from the reports in Table 4-3 is presented in the Technical Appendix. A wide range of potential demand reductions have been cited in the literature; however, the fact that Loveland has already implemented many measures limits the magnitude of further reductions in the City's demand which can be realistically expected to occur. Loveland has previously implemented a number of water conservation measures, including water metering, price structure modifications, and public education and evapotranspiration (ET) reduction programs. The City's distribution system leakage of 11 percent is also low in comparison to typical values. \lith existing conservation measures, Loveland's water usage currently averages 188 gpcd. This is relatively low in comparison to other Front Range communities: in 1986 and 1987, Fort Collins usage averaged 215-233 gpcd and Greeley usage averaged 292-297 gpcd. Based on the review of published reports and input from City staff, \later Board, and City Council, the following Long-Term Strategies were selected for evaluation: o Requirement that low-flow devices be installed in new construction in order to achieve a 3 to 5 percent reduction in future in-house use. o Requirement that landscape (horticultural) limitations be imposed on new construction in order to achieve a 3 to 5 percent reduction in future outdoor water use. 4-11