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. Avoiding new source development costs. Improving drought or emergency preparedness. Educating customers about the value of water.