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Welcome to the Water Conservation Program Model page.
This model is designed to illustrate to water users the potential
effectiveness of various water conservation programs. The model is designed to
calculate estimated program costs and water savings benefits associated with
different water users and conservation measures.
The costs and benefits are calculated based on assumptions, definitions and
estimated average conditions, as described in the Development of Water
Conservation Options for Non-Agricultural Water Users developed for
illustrative purposes for the Southwest Florida Water Management District by
Ayres Associates, Inc. (August 2000). The calculations are intended to provide
the user with a general estimate of the potential savings which may be achieved.
Additional research of the specific application of each measure would be needed
in order to determine their actual costs and benefits related.
In addition to standard costs associated with implementing a conservation
measure, the model provides an option to include the costs for Research and
Development, Equipment, or Training, if applicable. These are defined as
follows:
: Includes the costs associated with program
development which involves a series of tasks, such as determining the
applicability of a specific conservation measure, cost-effectiveness,
implementability, resource planning, and advertisement.
Equipment: Includes delivery vehicle, tools and other equipment.
Training: The amount of personnel training needed to be able to
successfully administer the program.
To use this model:
- Select the "User Group" you are interested in researching. The
"User Group" is the primary category of water user, such as Public
Supply or Recreation.
- Then select a "Conservation Measure" from menu. The Conservation
Measure is that activity which will result in the conservation of water when
accomplished. Then Select "Go!". This will take you to the
calculation table for your selected User Group and Conservation Measure.
- Fill in the numbers on the form where appropriate. You may also include
Research and Development, Equipment, or Training, where applicable, then
select Calculate.
- The estimated total costs and water savings for your selections are
displayed. You may reset and calculate as many times as you like.
Investigate the options further by browsing the District
Library Catalog.
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