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Conservation
Programs for Communities
"You don't know the value of water until the well
has run dry". Recent drought conditions across the
nation have heightened our awareness that drinking water
is a precious commodity. As a result, municipalities and
private water companies are implementing strict water
restrictions.
One way municipalities and private water companies are
managing the water shortage is by setting up a water bank
that requires commercial and residential developers to
create and implement water conservation programs. |
Water
Departments are requiring a 2:1 savings program. That
is for every gallon of water that the proposed development
is expected to use, a program has to be setup to save
two gallons. The savings can be accomplished through a
variety of programs. Coler & Colantonio, Inc. has
worked with developers and water departments to develop
creative and acceptable water conservation plans. One
approach is to retrofit existing homes or commercial customers
with low flow faucets and showerheads. Other options include
leak detection and repair, or conducting water audits
on commercial businesses to identify potential water saving
improvements.
For one project, Abington Commons, a Water and Wastewater
Savings Program has been developed to conserve the allotted
amount of water and wastewater for acceptance of a Comprehensive
Permit. The Savings Program will conserve approximately
67,000 gallons of water per day from Abington & Rockland
Joint Water Works and approximately 45,000 gallons of
wastewater per day from the Town of Abington sewer system.
A comprehensive study was conducted to identify the potential
savings from various water users (residential, schools,
industrial, commercial, etc.) in both towns. The combination
of a system wide education and retrofit campaign, and
a leak detection and repair program provided the necessary
savings.
Coler & Colantonio, Inc. continues to work with our
private and public clients to promote progress without
allowing the well to run dry. |
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