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Circle Pines <br /> • Smart Irrigation—likely the biggest source of water conservation <br /> • Monitor for leaks <br /> • Landscaping and turf education <br /> • Coordinated outreach(P.R.) <br /> • Effective water rates <br /> Discussion: Because they are in the Anoka Sand Plain smart irrigation will be essential. They would like <br /> to participate in cooperative education efforts on landscaping. <br /> Columbus <br /> • Individual commercial water audits—likely the biggest source of water conservation <br /> • Conservation ordinance <br /> • Education <br /> Discussion: Columbus has a new water system that was just installed. They primarily serve commercial <br /> and industrial users and only have 5 residential water users. Approximately 2131 of the water use is by <br /> one user. <br /> Hugo <br /> • Stormwater reuse—likely the biggest source of water conservation <br /> • Aquifer Recharge <br /> • Water efficiency rebates <br /> • Consider ordinance and policies to encourage stormwater reuse in new developments <br /> Discussion: It was noted that injection wells are illegal. Hugo is concerned that cities should get credit <br /> for efforts that are new or were never pumped previously(new efficiency vs. conservation by existing <br /> customers). The cities will be growing either way. There should also be flexibility between communities. <br /> Cities can offer incentives to private industry. Hugo has a project started with a Homeowners Association <br /> that will reduce water use by reusing Stormwater for irrigation. There will be no impact on surface <br /> water. <br /> Forest lake <br /> • Education <br /> • Water efficiency grants <br /> • Ordinance changes <br /> • Review flushing operations <br /> • Enforcement—likely the biggest source of water conservation <br /> • Water meter replacements <br /> • Storm/water projects <br /> Discussion: They need for enforcement for lawn irrigation, but would like to do education first instead of <br /> penalties. Forest Lake has 6,000 homes that need new water meters which will cost approximately$2.5 <br /> million. They are not sure how more accurate meters will impact their water use data. Forest Lakes also <br /> has a lot of old infrastructure. They have convinced the city council to align water and sewer upgrades <br /> with street project. Their greatest need is funding and education for officials. A lot has already been <br /> done in the past 4-8 years and the DNR should compile a list. <br /> 3 <br />