S. Gill suggested that by using a mission statement, the goals could be more broad-based followed by specific objectives. L. Waters noted that priority ranking would then be important. P. Palmer questioned whether there was some way to initiate grey water acceptance at the legislative level, possibly a lobbying effort. L. Kirkland stated that if Idaho adopts the new uniform plumbing code, which includes grey water standards, these new standards could be adopted by a simple vote. L. Waters warned that the problem with grey water is that there is no absolute way to prevent contamination of a child, drinking from a spigot or hose, which results in a loss of control.
Public health is still the number one concern of any municipal water supply.
Recharge, whether increasing natural recharge or inducing artificial recharge, could answer the goals of water conservation. T. Townsend noted that the artificial aquifer recharge goal does have some legal problems, but if faced with legal action the Idaho legislature might change. L. Kirkland noted that the committee could invite a representative from the U.S.G.S. to inform them on the state of computer modeling today, current modeling packages, and funding availability. T. Townsend mentioned that he could make a direct inquiry to Norm Young at IDWR in Boise. However, the current level of contribution by the counties amounts to only a one-quarter share, done under the auspices of budgetary alignment by each set of county commissioners.