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In May 2001, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) selected GDS Associates, Inc. (GDS) to perform a research study quantifying the effectiveness of various water conservation techniques (Study). The main purpose of the study was to provide information regarding the effectiveness and costs of water conservation strategies on a regional level. In Texas, 16 water planning regions (Regions) are responsible for making regional water planning decisions. The study also provides the 16 water planning regions with comprehensive water conservation planning alternatives as well as providing the TWDB with information to assist in the development of more accurate water demand scenarios. The Study also attempts to standardize the language used to discuss and describe water conservation techniques in Texas. In general, the term water conservation is associated with a plan or program consisting of several strategies or techniques that when implemented, reduce the overall demand for water and increase the efficiency of a water system. In this Study, a water efficiency strategy is an action or technique designed to result in the more efficient use of water. Water efficiency strategies consist of two types: water efficiency measures; and, water efficiency incentives. Water efficiency measures are specific tools, devices, and practices that result in more efficient water use such as single-family toilet retrofits and single-family clotheswasher rebates. Water efficiency incentives promote water conservation and motivate customers to adopt specific water efficiency measures such as education programs and water use regulations. The Study primarily focuses on water efficiency measures. Since effective water conservation plans include both water efficiency measures and incentives, water efficiency incentives are briefly discussed within the context of providing the Regions with additional water conservation planning alternatives. Includes tables, figure.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 01/01/2002 Number of Pages: 10File Size: 1 file , 530 KB