This paper provides an overview of a strategically developed water conservation plan by the City of Valparaiso, Indiana, the first plan in
the State of Indiana and one of very few in the Midwest. The water conservation plan is
being developed through a water conservation task force that is comprised of different
members, including city employees, utility staff, industries, Valparaiso community
schools, universities, and others. A committee comprised of resource personnel from the
Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indiana Department of Natural
Resources, a representative from the local power supply company, and others, was also
developed. The plan was developed through a step-by-step process developed by
CDM and promoted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the American
Water Works Association. The steps included: defining water conservation goals;
developing the water system profile; identifying water conservation measures;
analyzing the benefits and costs of water conservation including evaluation of the
utility's rate structure; and, developing the water conservation program. Customer surveys and focus group
discussions were held with randomly selected city residents to evaluate water
conservation measures and techniques. Includes table, figures.
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| Number of Pages : | 22 |
| Published : | 11/01/2009 |
