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• • 6. Retrofitting Programs. Education and incentive programs aimed at replacing inefficient plumbing fixtures and appliances can help reduce per capita water use as well as energy costs. It is recommended that communities develop a long -term plan to retrofit public buildings with water efficient plumbing fixtures and that the benefits of retrofitting be included in public education programs. You may also want to contact local electric or gas suppliers to see if they are interested in developing a showerhead distribution program for customers in your service area. A study by the AWWA Research Foundation (Residential End Uses of Water, 1999) found that the average indoor water use for a non - conserving home is 69.3 gallons per capita per day (gpcd). The average indoor water use in a conserving home is 45.2 gpcd and most of the decrease in water use is related to water efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances that can reduce water, sewer and energy costs. In Minnesota, certain electric and gas providers are required (Minnesota Statute 216B.241) to fund programs that will conserve energy resources and some utilities have distributed water efficient showerheads to customers to help reduce energy demands required to supply hot water. None - Service area is primarily new homes. Plan Approval. Water Emergency and Conservation Plans must be approved by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) every ten years. Please submit plans for approval to the following address: DNR Waters Water Permit Programs Supervisor 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 -4032 or Submit electronically to wateruse@dnr.state.mn.us. Adoption of Plan. All DNR plan approvals are contingent on the formal adoption of the plan by the city council or utility board. Please submit a certificate of adoption (example available) or other action adopting the plan. 20