Water Conservation...3 A Water Conservation Plan • Provides a roadmap for implementing water conservation programs. • Offers an opportunity to review water savings goals, conservation

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Water ConservationLaurie D’Audney, Fort Collins Utilities

March 24, 2011

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Overview

• Water Conservation Planning• Fort Collins Water Conservation• Fort Collins Water Use Characteristics• Fort Collins Conservation Programs

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A Water Conservation Plan• Provides a roadmap for implementing water

conservation programs.• Offers an opportunity to review water

savings goals, conservation measures and implementation options.

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State Requirement

• The Water Conservation Act of 2004 requires an approved water conservation plan.

• Must have an approved plan to be eligible to receive State water loans.

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State Planning Steps

1.Profile existing water system2.Characterize water use and

forecast demand

3. Profile proposed facilities

4. Identify conservation goals

5. Identify conservation measures and programs

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State Planning Steps

6. Evaluate and select conservation measures and programs

7. Integrate resources and modify forecasts

8. Develop implementation plan

9. Monitor, evaluate, and revise the plan

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Water Conservation in Fort Collins

Staffed program since 1977

2003: Water Supply and Demand Management Policy updated

• Goal: 185 gpcd

2010: Water Conservation Plan adopted by the State

• Goal: 140 gpcd

2004-2010 average use: 153 gpcd

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Conservation Plan Monitoring

• Track water demand regularly.• Measure program impacts.• Determine progress towards water use goal.• Prepare an annual report.• Revise the plan annually as necessary.• Prepare a formal plan update in 5 years.

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Conservation Program Highlights

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Xeriscape Programs• Xeriscape Demonstration Garden• Xeriscape Classes & Landscape Workshop• Xeriscape Design Clinics

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Sprinkler Audit Program

• Free sprinkler system assessment for homes & homeowner associations

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Toilet Rebate & Recycling

• WaterSense Toilet purchase– $35 rebate

• Toilet Recycling– $15 rebate– Free toilet collection at

ReSource, 1501 N. College Ave.

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Sprinkler Equipment Rebates• Weather-based Controller

– $150• Rain Sensor

– Wired: $15– Wireless: $30

• Multi-jet rotating nozzles– $25: purchases of $50-$99– $50: purchases of $100 or more

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Other Incentive Programs

• ENERGY STAR Clothes washers– $50 rebate

• ENERGY STAR Dishwashers– $25 rebate

• Zero-interest loans– Clothes washers– Service line replacements

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School Programs

• Children’s Water Festival

• WaterSHED Program• Dr. WaterWise

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Commercial Outreach

• Business EnvironmentalProgram Series

• Facility water useassessments

• Commercial incentives (2011)• Pre-rinse spray nozzle distribution

to restaurants (2011)

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Regulatory Measures

• Wasting Water Ordinance• Water Supply Shortage Response Plan• Water Conservation Standards for

Landscaping & Irrigation

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Questions?

Laurie D’AudneyFort Collins Utilities

970-221-6877ldaudney@fcgov.com