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Local Water Supply Plan Template —March 2016
<br />Objective 3: Achieve at least a 1.5% per year water reduction for Institutional, Industrial,
<br />GPCD over the next 10 years or a 15% reduction in ten years.
<br />and project a likely timeframe for completing each checked strategy (add rows
<br />for additional strategies).
<br />Where possible, substitute recycled water used in one process for reuse in another. (For example, spent
<br />rinse water can often be reused in a cooling tower.) Keep in mind the true cost of water is the amount
<br />on the water bill PLUS the expenses to heat, cool, treat, pump, and dispose of/discharge the water.
<br />Don't just calculate the initial investment. Many conservation retrofits that appear to be prohibitively
<br />expensive are actually very cost-effective when amortized over the life of the equipment. Often
<br />reducing water use also saves electrical and other utility costs. Note: as of 2015, water reuse, and is not
<br />allowed by the state plumbing code, M.R. 4715 (a variance is needed). However several state agencies
<br />are addressing this issue.
<br />❑ Conduct a facility water use audit for both indoor and
<br />when water availability conditions change.
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<br />Provide rebates or incentives for installing water efficient
<br />to detect spikes in consumption
<br />appliances and/or fixtures indoors (e.g., low flow toilets,
<br />❑ Compare facility water use to related industry
<br />high efficiency dish washers and washing machines,
<br />benchmarks, if available (e.g., meat processing, dairy,
<br />showerhead and faucet aerators, water softeners, etc.)
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<br />Provide rebates or incentives to reduce outdoor water
<br />metals, technology, petroleum refining etc.),
<br />use (e.g., turf replacement/reduction, rain gardens, rain
<br />❑ Install water conservation fixtures and appliances or
<br />barrels, smart irrigation, outdoor water use meters, etc.)
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<br />Identify supplemental Water Resources
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<br />Conduct audience -appropriate water conservation
<br />❑ Investigate the reuse of reclaimed water (e.g.,
<br />education and outreach.
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<br />Describe other plans
<br />Objective 3: Achieve at least a 1.5% per year water reduction for Institutional, Industrial,
<br />GPCD over the next 10 years or a 15% reduction in ten years.
<br />and project a likely timeframe for completing each checked strategy (add rows
<br />for additional strategies).
<br />Where possible, substitute recycled water used in one process for reuse in another. (For example, spent
<br />rinse water can often be reused in a cooling tower.) Keep in mind the true cost of water is the amount
<br />on the water bill PLUS the expenses to heat, cool, treat, pump, and dispose of/discharge the water.
<br />Don't just calculate the initial investment. Many conservation retrofits that appear to be prohibitively
<br />expensive are actually very cost-effective when amortized over the life of the equipment. Often
<br />reducing water use also saves electrical and other utility costs. Note: as of 2015, water reuse, and is not
<br />allowed by the state plumbing code, M.R. 4715 (a variance is needed). However several state agencies
<br />are addressing this issue.
<br />❑ Conduct a facility water use audit for both indoor and
<br />outdoor use, including system components
<br />❑ Install enhanced meters capable of automated readings
<br />to detect spikes in consumption
<br />❑ Compare facility water use to related industry
<br />benchmarks, if available (e.g., meat processing, dairy,
<br />fruit and vegetable, beverage, textiles, paper/pulp,
<br />metals, technology, petroleum refining etc.),
<br />❑ Install water conservation fixtures and appliances or
<br />change processes to conserve water
<br />❑ Repair leaking system components (e.g., pipes, valves)
<br />❑ Investigate the reuse of reclaimed water (e.g.,
<br />stormwater, wastewater effluent, process wastewater,
<br />etc.)
<br />❑ Reduce outdoor water use (e.g., turf
<br />replacement/reduction, rain gardens, rain barrels, smart
<br />irrigation, outdoor water use meters, etc.)
<br />❑ Train employees how to conserve water
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