This paper provides an understanding of the challenges associated with managing
consumer expectations related to shifts in climate (dry versus wet weather patterns). The efforts
of two communities are reviewed to demonstrate adopted strategies to meet water supply
projections over 50-year planning periods. Strategies of discussion include water conservation
program promotions, the enforcement of water demand reduction policies per drought indicator
monitoring, the optimization of local supplies, and participation in regional water systems to
obtain additional capacity at an affordable rate. The thought process behind an integrated
approach toward water supply management and water demand management are discussed, as are
specific steps taken by the example communities to balance water conservation and drought
contingency planning efforts with supplemental water supply capital improvements. Through
successful implementation, it is anticipated that the example communities will simultaneously
meet projected water demands, responsibly conserve water resources, and achieve sound utility
financial management. Includes 9 references, tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 2.1 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 48 |
| Published : | 06/01/2007 |
