How Utilities Can Optimize Conservation Plan Reporting

H ow exactly are you going to meet our water use and water loss reduction goals over the next five years?"Elected officials and stakeholders didn't explicitly ask Austin Water about this during the utility's presentation of an updated water conservation plan and long-range supply plan, but it was implied.Coming out of a severe drought that lasted from 2008 to 2015, the City of Austin, Texas, had achieved significant water savings, which led to setting even higher goals for continued water efficiencies.When those water use and water loss reduction goals were not met by 2024, Austin Water needed to demonstrate all its activities underway to meet future targets.

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American Water Works Association
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2026-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.1002/awwa.70044
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Life Cycle Costing Analysis
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How Utilities Can Optimize Conservation Plan Reporting

Kevin Kluge
American Water Works Association
Life Cycle Costing Analysis
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How Utilities Can Optimize Conservation Plan Reporting

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Abstract

H ow exactly are you going to meet our water use and water loss reduction goals over the next five years?"Elected officials and stakeholders didn't explicitly ask Austin Water about this during the utility's presentation of an updated water conservation plan and long-range supply plan, but it was implied.Coming out of a severe drought that lasted from 2008 to 2015, the City of Austin, Texas, had achieved significant water savings, which led to setting even higher goals for continued water efficiencies.When those water use and water loss reduction goals were not met by 2024, Austin Water needed to demonstrate all its activities underway to meet future targets.

American Water Works AssociationVol. 118(2)
The University of Texas at Austin (US)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Life Cycle Costing Analysis
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