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• PART III. WATER CONSERVATION PLAN Water conservation programs are intended to reduce demand for water, improve the efficiency in use and reduce losses and waste of water. Long-term conservation measures that improve overall water use efficiencies can help reduce the need for short-term conservation measures. Water conservation is an important part of water resource management and can also help utility managers satisfy the ever-increasing demands being placed on water resources. Minnesota Statutes 103G.291, requires public water suppliers to implement demand reduction measures before seeking approvals to constmct new wells or increases in authorized volumes of water. Minnesota Rules 6115.0770, require water users to employ the best available means and practices to promote the efficient use of water. Conservation programs can be cost effective when compared to the generally higher costs of developing new somnes of supply or expanding water and/or wastewater Vestment plant capacities. A. Conservation Goals. The following section establishes goals for various measures of water demand. The programs necessary to achieve the goals will be described in the following section. IieoinfedWiter :e yearieragek. With — front Tab 1: „ Voimne tinaecotinfed: 'Axickepeitient unicecninteiti. , . r'n 11,780,000 gallons 2.4 percent AWWArecomnieiids 4:0146:0- gitr-.0011014.1:)Ociribe gpa)sica unaccoUt&d witer if the average of the last 5rears exceeds _ --1004L;. The City's unaccounted water falls below the recommended 10% unaccounted water. 13 re ' the for ' -5 ' Viaii. ' Siam :Table 13 j86 GPCD .... _ _0...g.T41--'' -elltg- *Ili 894f cifiti-MetniPerlitan Area was 75 OPCI)---; -.Dasonl,e goals to recluceresideadial. demand ' the: average for the lst 5 years exceeds 75 GPO]).- Phase 1 1. Prepare an ordinance requiring rain sensors to be installed with all automatic sprinkler systems. 2. Provide public education to consumers regarding information on how to reduce water usage indoors and outdoors. 50% of water consumed by a household is used outdoors. The remaining 50% is used indoors and of that 75% is consumed in the bathroom. a. Water conservation section in the Lino Lakes Newsletter and at www.cilino-lakes.mmus, providing tips and information on water conservation. b. Monthly or hi-monthly billing encourages conservation by providing timely information on water usage which gives customers an opportunity to make modifications in water use practices or identify and repair costly leaks. Attachments and flyers with water bills can also be used to provide information on how to use water efficiently. Phase 2 1. Consumer surveys, feedback, and contact with high volume consumers. a. Contact consumers with high volumes of usage to provide conservation tips and potential cost saving ideas. b. Prepare a household water audit kit, which gathers consumer feedback on conservation 13