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FReducing eak Demand — actions that prevent the water use of a single day from being far greater <br />olume used on other days <br />ient landscaping program Odd /even sprinkling ordinances <br />ers for automatic sprinkling systems Outdoor water use bans <br />y sprinkling ordinance <br />Nonessential Use — actions taken by consumers to reduce water that is not used for drinking, <br />cooking, cleaning or sanitation (i.e. domestic water use) <br />Billing on a monthly basis Water efficient appliances <br />Conservation rates Water efficient fixtures <br />Water efficient landscaping Rain gauge regulations <br />Smart meters for automatic sprinkling systems Use of rain barrels <br />Time of day sprinkling regulations Recycling water <br />Water audits of customers Water conservation education efforts <br />What are Conservation Rates? <br />Any rate where the cost per gallon rises as the amount of water used increases, and that can be shown <br />to encourage conservation, can be considered a conservation rate. Conservation rates are based on the <br />premise that the use of water for domestic consumption is fundamental and should be protected. <br />However, as water use increases, it is often for lawn, landscape or other nonessential uses, where <br />opportunities for conservation are greatest. <br />Demand reduction measures must include a conservation rate, as described here, or a uniform rate with <br />a conservation program, as described later in this document. The types of rates mentioned in law are <br />defined as follows: <br />Increasing Block Rates: The cost per gallon increases as water use increases within specified "blocks" or <br />volumes. The increase in cost between each block should be significant enough to encourage <br />conservation. <br />Seasonal Rates: The cost per gallon increases in the summer to encourage the efficient use of water <br />during peak demand periods (caused by outdoor water use). Seasonal rates can take the form of a <br />surcharge added to the normal rate or a separate fee schedule for winter and summer periods. This rate <br />is most effective if water is billed on a monthly basis. <br />Time of Use Rate: Rates are higher at times of the day when water use demands are high. This rate <br />requires specialized meters that can monitor water use during specified segments of time, for instance <br />every 15 minutes. <br />Individualized Goal Rate (Water Budget Rate): A rate with tailored allocations developed for each <br />customer. The rate increases as the allocation is used or exceeded by the customer. The allocation is <br />generally based upon winter or January use. This rate is most effective when water is billed on a <br />monthly basis. <br />Last Updated July 2, 2012 2 <br />