Planning goals can be developed from different perspectives. These Guidelines emphasize a water supplier perspective. Lowering water demand can help water suppliers avoid, downsize or postpone the construction and operation of supply-side facilities. Customers and society at large also benefit from conservation. Conservation benefits society by preserving environmental resources.
Conservation can benefit customers by lowering energy and long-term water costs.
The Guidelines and the worksheets can be used to simultaneously address the potential effects of conservation on water and wastewater operations. Water systems should state their goals in specific terms. Measurable goals are useful for evaluation purposes. Improving the utilization and extending the life of existing facilities. Lowering variable operating costs.