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14 << CLIMATE PLAN 2023 OVERARCHING VISION FOR WATER: Increase the strength of the community by protecting the City’s water resources. Current Progress: St. Anthony Village is served by two watershed districts, that both hold the City accountable for proper water resource management through regulations and permitting requirements. The City promotes mindful water use through water conservation measures such as lawn watering restrictions and rain barrel programs. Public Works also uses a collection and reuse system to water the Central Park and City Hall landscapes. Aligning with GreenSteps' best practices, St. Anthony Village focuses on effective storm water management, efficient water use, and regular water usage assessments. In 2022, the city code related to Natural Landscapes was amended to allow low watering and low-maintenance lawn options such as pollinator and rock gardens. The forward-looking 2040 Comprehensive Plan emphasizes water use reduction, rain gardens, storm water control, sustainable landscapes, and states that current water main leak levels were at 7.23% in 2020 (target: 10%). Notably, the 2017 Comprehensive Water Supply Plan outlines future water demands and infrastructure enhancements, while the Comprehensive Storm water Management Plan of the same year safeguards water quality via diverse strategies. Stakeholder Feedback: The survey results showed a high willingness among residents to decrease water usage in their homes and/or businesses by regularly inspecting for leaks and reducing the watering of lawns and gardens. Residents are also open to alternative types of turf and installing rain barrels for watering. FOCUS >>> Figure 3: Annual Water Consumption Trends. Source: Saint Anthony Village Public Works, 2023 Almost 70% of survey respondents expressed a high willingness to decrease water usage in homes and businesses ANNUAL WATER CONSUMPTION TRENDS