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Local Water Supply Plan Template July 8, 2016 <br /> Provide justification for any conservation neutral or non-conserving rate structures. If intending <br /> to adopt a conservation rate structure, include the timeframe to do so: <br /> Objective 7: Additional strategies to Reduce Water Use and Support Wellhead <br /> Protection Planning <br /> Development and redevelopment projects can provide additional water conservation <br /> opportunities, such as the actions listed below. If a Uniform Rate Structure is in place, the <br /> water supplier must provide a Water Conservation Program that includes at least two of the <br /> actions listed below. Check those actions that you intent to implement within the next 10 years. <br /> Table 28.Additional strategies to Reduce Water Use&Support Wellhead Protection <br /> ❑ Participate in the GreenStep Cities Program, including implementation of at least one of <br /> the 20 'Best Practices" for water <br /> ❑ Prepare a master plan for smart growth (compact urban growth that avoids sprawl) <br /> ❑ Prepare a comprehensive open space plan (areas for parks, green spaces, natural areas) <br /> ❑ Adopt a water use restriction ordinance (lawn irrigation, car washing, pools, etc.) <br /> ❑ Adopt an outdoor lawn irrigation ordinance <br /> ❑ Adopt a private well ordinance (private wells in a city must comply with water <br /> restrictions) <br /> ❑ Implement a stormwater management program <br /> ❑ Adopt non-zoning wetlands ordinance (can further protect wetlands beyond <br /> state/federal laws-for vernal pools, buffer areas, restrictions on filling or alterations) <br /> ❑ Adopt a water offset program (primarily for new development or expansion) <br /> ❑ Implement a water conservation outreach program <br /> ❑ Hire a water conservation coordinator (part-time) <br /> ❑ Implement a rebate program for water efficient appliances, fixtures, or outdoor water <br /> management <br /> ❑ Other <br /> Objective 8: Tracking Success: How will you track or measure success through the <br /> next ten years? <br /> Tip: The process to monitor demand reduction and/or a rate structure includes: <br /> a) The DNR Hydrologist will call or visit the community the first 1-3 years after the water <br /> supply plan is completed. <br /> b) They will discuss what activities the community is doing to conserve water and if they feel <br /> their actions are successful. The Water Supply Plan, Part 3 tables and responses will guide <br /> the discussion. For example, they will discuss efforts to reduce unaccounted for water loss <br /> if that is a problem, or go through Tables 33, 34 and 35 to discuss new initiatives. <br /> 45 <br />