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ERMU has implemented an inclining rate structure.We also have a rebate program for SMART irrigation <br /> controllers, and programs for commercial customers to receive a rebate if they do a number of <br /> landscaping projects that promote water conservation. On a scheduled rotation we also will facilitate <br /> the sale of rain barrels for our customers to purchase from ERMU at a cheaper rate than they can <br /> purchase from a retailer.The city has adopted a sprinkling ordinance. It is an odd/even ordinance <br /> If no, complete Table 21 to summarize conservation actions taken since the adoption of the 2006 water <br /> supply plan. <br /> Table 21.Implementation of previous ten-year Conservation Plan <br /> Change Water Rates Structure to provide conservation pricing V Yes <br /> Water Supply System Improvements(e.g. leak repairs,valve replacements,etc.) ✓ Yes <br /> Educational Efforts V Yes <br /> New water conservation ordinances ✓ Yes <br /> Rebate or retrofitting Program(e.g.for toilet,faucets,appliances,showerheads,dish ✓ Yes <br /> washers,washing machines,irrigation systems, rain barrels,water softeners,etc. <br /> Enforcement ✓ Yes <br /> What are the results you have seen from the actions in Table 21 and how were results measured? <br /> Water customers have been more interested in conserving water due to higher conservation driven <br /> rates and through educational materials. Our daily use per capita has decreased over the last ten years. <br /> A. Triggers for Allocation and Demand Reduction Actions <br /> Complete table 22 by checking each trigger below,as appropriate, and the actions to be taken at various <br /> levels or stages of severity.Add in additional rows to the table as needed. <br /> Table 22.Short and long-term demand reduction conditions,triggers and actions <br /> Short-term demand reduction ✓ Loss of treatment capacity V City of Elk River Ord. No.09-02, § 1, 3-2- <br /> (less than 1 year V Lack of water in storage 2009;Ord. No. 10-20, §1, 10-18-2010 <br /> V State drought plan allows for the public utility commission <br /> to invoke water use restrictions in cases <br /> of emergency. <br /> V Meet with large water users to discuss <br /> 31 <br /> 71 <br />