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Local Water Supply Plan Template—July 8, 2016 Regulations Utilized When is it applied(in effect)? ❑ Rebate Programs 0 Critical/Emergency Water Deficiency ordinance ❑X Only during declared Emergencies ❑X Watering restriction requirements(time of day,allowable days, etc.) ❑X Odd/even Odd/Even Day,Time of day watering restrictions are enforced ❑ 2 days/week ❑ Only during declared Emergencies ❑ Water waste prohibited (for example, having a fine for irrigators ❑ Ongoing spraying on the street) ❑ Seasonal ❑ Only during declared Emergencies ❑ Limitations on turf areas(requiring lots to have 10%-25%of the ❑ New development space in natural areas) ❑ Shoreland/zoning ❑ Other ❑X Soil preparation requirement s (after construction, requiring topsoil ❑X New Development to be applied to promote good root growth) ❑ Construction Projects Approved topsoil is required under sod for all new construction ❑ Other projects. ❑X Tree ratios(requiring a certain number of trees per square foot of ❑x New development lawn) ❑ Shoreland/zoning ❑ Other ❑ Permit to fill swimming pool and/or requiring pools to be covered (to ❑ Ongoing prevent evaporation) ❑ Seasonal ❑ Only during declared Emergencies ❑ Ordinances that permit stormwater irrigation, reuse of water,or ❑ Describe other alternative water use(Note: be sure to check current plumbing codes for updates) B. Retrofitting Programs Education and incentive programs aimed at replacing inefficient plumbing fixtures and appliances can help reduce per capita water use, as well as energy costs. It is recommended that municipal water suppliers develop a long-term plan to retrofit public buildings with water efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances. Some water suppliers have developed partnerships with organizations having similar conservation goals, such as electric or gas suppliers, to develop cooperative rebate and retrofit programs. A study by the AWWA Research Foundation (Residential End Uses of Water, 1999) found that the average indoor water use for a non-conserving home is 69.3 gallons per capita per day (gpcd). The average indoor water use in a conserving home is 45.2 gpcd and most of the decrease in water use is related to water efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances that can reduce water, sewer and energy costs. In Minnesota, certain electric and gas providers are required (Minnesota Statute 2166.241) to fund programs that will conserve energy resources and some utilities have distributed water efficient showerheads to customers to help reduce energy demands required to supply hot water. Retrofitting Programs 47 City of Ramsey December 8, 2016