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Appendix C- Water Conversation Policy <br />Water Conservation Policy For County Facilities <br />A. General <br />Orange County's "Environmental Responsibility in County Government" goal <br />includes the objective: Initiate policies and programs that conserve energy, reduce <br />fuel/utility/resource consumption..." In support of this goal, the County has adopted <br />this Water Conservation Policy. <br />The cost for water for County facilities is a significant County cost. Beyond this, <br />water consumption has significant environmental impacts, including direct local <br />impacts. As a result, it is both necessary and beneficial for the County to adopt a <br />policy of water conservation and efficiency for County government. <br />Energy conservation and vehicle fuel conservation are addressed in separate <br />policies. <br />B. Purpose <br />The purpose of this policy is to reduce the County government's water consumption, <br />wherever possible, and improve the efficiency of use for that water that must be <br />used in Orange County government facilities. <br />C. Policy Goals <br />• Establish the policy foundation of responsibilities, planning, programs, standards, <br />performance measures and the like to manage the County government's water <br />use and conserve water. <br />• Manage water use to minimize use to the greatest extent possible while <br />maintaining safe and acceptable work conditions. <br />• Achieve a reduction in average water consumption per square foot annually. <br />• Incorporate water conservation systems, devices, and design in renovations, <br />replacements and new construction. <br />D. Scope <br />4. Facilities <br />39 <br />This policy applies to County owned and leased buildings, whether occupied by <br />the County, the courts or other agencies. <br />