CPN Metro District - Water Conservation

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Water Conservation

The Metro District continues to develop programs to ensure that our water resources are used wisely. The Castle Pines North community has an
outdoor watering schedule that is implemented each irrigation season.
[Download 2010 Watering Schedule]

To further promote irrigation conservation, the Metro District has a water budget for all customers.

Reduce your Household Water Loss
On average more than eight percent of residential water use is lost through leaking fixtures or pipes!

Knowing how much water you use is the first step toward getting a handle on water consumption. As you evaluate your water use, try to look for ways to reduce your daily consumption.

Begin your household water audit.

In addition, the Metro District also offers rebates for customers who purchase water saving devices.

Long-term Conservation Plan (August 2006)

This Plan evaluated the District's historical and projected water demands and supplies. The information was used to select a portfolio of conservation measures and programs that most effectively meet the conservation goals of the District.

Xeriscape Resources

Smart Irrigation Controllers

Metro District Utilizes Smart Water Applications Technology to Manage Water Use

CalSense Weather Station The Castle Pines North Metropolitan District's new Calsense Irrigation Flow Management System utilizes a centralized computer controlled irrigation system.

The system's flow meter sensors are able to detect abnormally high rates of water flow and are designed to shut down a main irrigation line within a few short minutes. The system is programmed to automatically send an "alert" message to the computer used by the parks and open space staff. The message provides the details of the issue and the exact location of the failure so that repairs can be made quickly.

Shortly after the system was brought online in 2008, a failure was detected in a main line break over a weekend and shut down the affected area, saving an estimated 168,600 gallons of water. That equates to the amount of water one family could use indoors for two years (based on 7,000 gallons a month). An added value to the system's design is that it will shutdown one zone when an emergency occurs, but continue the watering of other scheduled zones. Additional benefits of the system include water management reporting and water budgeting.

The Calsense system was purchased in 2007 with a $56,000 grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board. Calsense is the leader in Smart Water Applications Technology (SWAT), a national partnership initiative created by the Irrigation Association to promote landscape water use efficiency through the application of state-of-the-art irrigation technologies. The Calsense system receives data from the Campbell Scientific Weather Station weather to determine weather conditions and is ET and soil moisture based.

Conservation

Water Management for Your Community
Presentations from the April 15th water management workshop are available to help your neighborhood save money on water and landscaping expenses:

Landscape Water Management
Presented by:
- Jon Klassen, Centennial Water and Sanitation District
- Rick Schultz, Town of Castle Rock
- Craig Miller, Parker Water & Sanitation District
Water Management for Your Community
Unlocking the Secrets of Your Irrigation System
Presented by:
- Rick Schultz, Water Conservation Specialist, Town of Castle Rock
Hiring a Professional Landscape Contractor
Presented by:
- Matt Donberger, Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado

Selecting Plants
Make your next trip to the garden center easier by selecting plants which thrive in the Castle Rock area. A walk through the town's demonstration area, Festival Park, is included with each class.
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Xeriscape Colorado
Xeriscape Colorado is a program of the Colorado WaterWise Council. Xeriscape promotes creative approaches to water conserving landscapes by helping people improve their landscapes and to reduce the need for water, maintenance and other resources. Visit web site

It's all about water. And conserving it. Learn how to conserve water with the help of an educational DVD. In less than half-an-hour, learn how to transform your yard into a beautiful landscape that works with our Colorado environment.
If you would like to receive a copy please visit Douglas County Express Connect and request a Xeriscaping DVD.

The Garden Centers of Colorado
An informative site for your Xeriscape needs. The 'Seven Steps To Xeriscape Gardening' will help you plan, create and maintain a beautiful low-water use landscape. Information is provided to help with proper selection of trees, shrubs, turf, annuals, perennials, bulbs, ornamental grasses and vines.

Colorado State University Extension Office
Master Gardeners are available to answer questions about your landscaping needs. Planttalk addresses not only landscaping topics, but includes information on insects, weeds and wildlife.