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74 Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy Even though water restrictions are generally viewed as an effective method of demand management, there is evidence to suggest that in some circumstances they may initially, result in increasing demand. Rather than instilling a conservation mentality in customer’s minds, some water users may not have realised that water was in short supply but feel that their present situation is too important to reduce consumption and instead increase their water use. This is usually seen when restrictions have only recently been introduced and the level is not very strict. Increased demand reduction will generally occur as the level of restrictions is increased and the need to conserve water is conveyed to the community. Also the ability of Council to enforce these restrictions through fines and penalties is important to the community’s adherence to them. The present community sentiment toward water restrictions is that they are an imposition from Council and are only required during periods of severe drought. However, there is an opportunity to use the introduction of water restrictions in a broader context within in a demand management framework. Restricting garden watering to early morning and evening is one water restriction strategy that could be applied permanently. This strategy not only achieves positive outcomes in terms of water efficiency, but it is more beneficial for general plant health and growth. One of the major challenges facing ESC through the implementation of the water conservation strategy is to change customers’ current behavioural patterns of water use. As community awareness of water conservation issues increases through the implementation of a successful demand management program, a greater acceptance toward these issues is likely to result. This may also result in a change to the community’s current perception of water restrictions. Rather than only introduce restrictions during periods of severe drought, they could be used to help raise awareness and reduce peak seasonal summer demands by introducing mild restrictions every summer. The political repercussions of any decision made with regard to water restrictions would need to be determined by Council prior to their introduction.
Table 8-2 Triple Bottom Line Assessment for Regional Water Demand Opportunities ENVIRONMENTAL Water Efficiency Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy Planning Controls Water Conservation Education Water Use Efficiency WSUD DCP Content Target Groups Efficient use of fresh water resource 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Minimises low flow water extractions 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Minimises greenhouse gas emissions 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Minimises pollutants being discharged to the aquatic environment 1 3 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 Minimises urban stormwater volumes 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ensure sustainable practices 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 Environmental Sum 13 18 17 12 13 13 11 11 12 13 13 13 13 11 11 Environmental Rank 3 1 2 10 3 3 12 12 10 3 3 3 3 12 12 SOCIAL Improves security of town water supply 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 1 3 3 2 3 3 2 Improves the quality of drinking water 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Improves urban water service levels 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 2 Increases public awareness of urban water issues 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 3 Minimises non-compliance to policy and legislation 3 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 Protects public health 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Social Sum 10 12 12 8 8 8 6 6 5 8 8 7 11 11 9 Social Rank 5 1 1 7 7 7 13 13 15 7 7 12 3 3 6 FINANCIAL Benefit / Cost ratio (Council) - - - - - 16 1.0 2.0 - 4.8 1.4 0.6 14 119 - Financial Rank - - - - 2 7 5 - 4 6 8 3 1 TBL Score - - - - - 12 32 30 - 14 16 22 9 16 - TBL Rank - - - - - 2 7 6 - 3 4 5 1 4 - Note: There is a lack of data for the water savings achievable with elements with a – in the Benefit cost ratio row . All planning options have been carried forward to the comprehensive demand management program. Labelling of water appliances Garden Watering Residential Water Audit Non - Residential Water Audit Demonstration House Showerhead Retrofit Toilet Retrofit Washing Machine Rebate UFW and Loss Reduction Water Pricing Water waste ordinance 75
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