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Demand Reduction Measures Public water suppliers have an important role in influencing the activities of their customers, which is why those serving more than 1,000 people are required to incorporate demand reduction measures in their water supply Plan. However, all communities, independent of size, can benefit by adopting conservation measures that save money and protect water resources for long -term economic growth, as well as public and ecological health. These measures focus on activities consumers can implement to reduce the total use of water, as well as target conservation during the warm and dry periods of summer, while saving users money by reducing water bills. Water conservation practices can effectively reduce the demand placed upon groundwater and surface water sources as well as municipal water supply systems. Municipalities can reduce water and sewage treatment costs, and delay or eliminate expensive infrastructure improvements (e.g. new wells, water treatment plants and water towers) by encouraging customers to reduce water consumption. What is a Demand Reduction Measure? A demand reduction measure serves to reduce water demand, water losses, peak water demands, and nonessential water uses. Demand reduction measures must also include a conservation rate structure, or a uniform rate structure with a conservation program that achieves demand reduction. Demand reduction measures including a conservation rate structure, or a uniform rate with a water conservation program, must be employed before public water supplier requests well construction approval from the Department of Health or before requesting an increase in permitted volume for a water appropriation permit. Actions that may be considered a demand reduction measure include, but are not limited to the following activities: Reducing Water Demand — actions that encourage water consumers to use less water Time of day sprinkling regulations Water efficient appliances Billing on a monthly basis Use of rain barrels Conservation rates POOO' Water audits of customers Water efficient landscaping Rain gauge regulations Smart meters for automatic sprinkling systems Recycling water or gray water reuse Water efficient fixtures Water conservation education efforts Reducing Water Losses — actions that reduce the volume of water that is not consciously used for a particular purpose yy ,K Leak detection and repair programs t✓ T Meter testing and replacement /repair programs ie Metering all connections ✓ Home water audits (indoor and outdoor) Commercial /industrial use water audits Mold lffmN u.Htfaw RATE Ox"CTu CpF2 MEr touaet` *r*Fr L ,40te- Pf MrASUPLZO Last Updated July 2, 2012 1