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• Flat rate:one fee regardless of how much water is used (usually unmetered). <br /> Provide justification for any conservation neutral or non-conserving rate structures. If intending to adopt <br /> a conservation rate structure, include the timeframe to do so: <br /> Objective 7:Additional strategies to Reduce Water Use and Support Wellhead Protection <br /> Planning <br /> Development and redevelopment projects can provide additional water conservation opportunities, <br /> such as the actions listed below. If a Uniform Rate Structure is in place,the water supplier must provide <br /> a Water Conservation Program that includes at least two of the actions listed below. Check those actions <br /> 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 the 20 <br /> "Best Practices" for water <br /> The City of Elk River is a Green Step City Step 4. The City of Elk River,along with ERMU, <br /> have taken steps to improve water quality (19.3) and have adopted a Shoreland Ordinance <br /> (19.4). Elk River also reviews energy use and performance of water and wastewater facility <br /> (20.1) and plans and budgets for maintenance and upgrades to the systems (20.2) <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 /> ✓ Implement a Stormwater Management Program <br /> ✓ Implement a Rebate program for water efficient appliances,fixtures, or outdoor water <br /> management <br /> Objective 8:Tracking Success:How will you track or measure success through the next ten <br /> years? <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities will continue to do an annual review of usage to include GPCD. ERMU will <br /> also continue to monitor and implement programs to reduce unaccounted for loss. New conservation <br /> programs will be researched and developed to ensure that ERMU will remain at the forefront of <br /> conservation. <br /> Tip: The process to monitor demand reduction and/or a rate structure includes: <br /> a) The DNR District Hydrologist or Groundwater Appropriation Hydrologist will call or visit the <br /> community the first 1-3 years after the water supply plan is completed. <br /> b) They will discuss what activities the community is doing to conserve water and if they feel their <br /> actions are successful. The Water Supply Plan, Part 3 tables and responses will guide the discussion. <br /> For example,they will discuss efforts to reduce unaccounted for water loss if that is a problem, or go <br /> through Tables 33, 34 and 35 to discuss new initiatives. <br /> c) The city representative and the hydrologist will discuss total per capita water use, residential per <br /> capita water use, and business/industry use. They will note trends. <br /> 39 <br /> 79 <br />