AWWA ACE65494

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing background information on conservation issues with the City of Austin, Texas, that lead up to the formation of the Water Conservation Task Force. Task Force goals include: find means to reduce the growth in peak day demand by 1% per year for 10 years beginning in 2007, ~25 MGD, approximately triple the current savings rate; produce a policy document for Council consideration and formal adoption; policy document outlines strategies to be adopted, implementation details, budgetary considerations, and serves as a guideline for drafting necessary amendments to the city code and technical manuals. Opportunities for water efficiency presented by the task force are listed and include the following topics: irrigation and landscape practices; efficiency issues for plumbing fixtures, appliances and equipment; city regulations and codes affecting efficiency; reducing utility water loss; alternative water sources; and, increasing knowledge about conservation techniques and practices.