AWWA ACE91204

This paper focuses on community water conservation, and on requirements, not economic incentives or technical assistance programs. It briefly touches on the complex relationships between water efficiency, beneficial uses, and water allocation rights in western states. This paper selectively presents examples of a variety of state programs. This information was gathered from available articles and papers, review of state laws and program documents, and telephone interviews with state program managers in selected states. Commonly, a requirement for water conservation planning as a condition of another state program targets applicants for water withdrawal permits, water suppliers petitioning for a rate change, wastewater discharge permit applicants, water suppliers over a certain size, and applications for grant and loan programs. Often, the state requires certain components to be incorporated in a water conservation plan, including system measures such as metering, and demand management measures, such as public education or a plumbing code that promotes the use of water saving devices. Administrative procedures, such as review and enforcement, are overviewed. Strategies discussed in this paper include conservation in water rate regulation, water-efficient plumbing fixtures, state level water-efficient plumbing fixture requirements, mandatory conservation measures, and integrated programs among state agencies.

Product Details

Published:

01/01/1991

ISBN(s):

0898675928

Number of Pages:

16

File Size:

1 file , 810 KB