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SECTION 2 - WATER USE PROJECTIONS A. PURPOSE Water use projections form the basis of planning for future water infrastructure needs. Water demand projections are based on forecasts of residential, commercial and industrial water demands. Projections are first developed for population growth in commercial and industrial development. Historical water use data is evaluated for average day and maximum day water use. Future water use projections are then developed based on growth forecasts and water use trends. B. SERVICE AREA A water service area is established for planning purposes in order to define the infrastructure needed to provide water service for the community. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (Amendment 11-02) defines the areas where water service will be required during the study period. This land use map is included in Appendix D for reference. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan includes a Special Area Plan for an area along 167th Avenue between TH 47 and CSAH 5 as shown in Appendix D. With the exception of the most westerly 40 acres, this area is not included in the 2030 Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA); however, the City intends to initiate discussions with surrounding property owners to assist in the creation of a master plan for the commercial area and to determine the desires to expand the existing MUSA to include this area. The Metropolitan Council now considers the City of Ramsey as a "Developing Community" which eliminates the constraints of the MUSA Line. C. SERVICE AREA POPULATION PROJECTIONS The population estimates in this report utilize state demographer data, City estimates and Metropolitan Council estimates. Key concepts utilized in developing service area population projections are as follows: 1. The 2011 population being served by the water system is estimated to be 11,434 people. City of Ramsey, Minnesota — R13.104504 Page 2-1 Comprehensive Water System Study Prepared by Bolton & Menk, Inc.