Water use and sustainability
- Denver Water, CO (United States)
Denver Water is not in a water crisis. They have a conservation program because it is one part of wise water management in this semi-arid region. Denver gets less than 15 inches of precipitation each year, and most of that falls as snow in the winter and spring. In the past, Denver had to depend upon storing the water in reservoirs to ensure a supply during the hot, dry summer. Now, Denver Water also works to reduce water use as a method to extend supplies. There are other benefits as well. When water is used efficiently, more water can remain for recreation, wetlands, dilution, natural aesthetics, and habitat for fish and other wildlife. By extending supplies, protecting the environment and saving money, they all help to ensure a sustainable future. The water conservation team has started a three-year Integrated Resource Planning process based upon a book entitled, `Integrated Resource Planning for Water Utilities`.
- OSTI ID:
- 466644
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960490-; TRN: 97:000951-0016
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Globalcon `96 Proceedings, Denver, CO (United States), 3-4 Apr 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of GLOBALCON `96 - proceedings; PB: 359 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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