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Orange County 3 <br />Effective: (date) Attachment <br />-D RAFT- <br />Water Conservation Policy For County Facilities <br />A. General <br />Orange County's "Environmental Responsibility in County Government" goal includes <br />the objective: Initiate policies and programs that conserve energy, reduce <br />fuel/utility/resource consumption.,." In support of this goal, the County has adopted this <br />Water Conservation Policy, <br />The cost for water for County facilities is a significant County cost, Beyond this, water <br />consumption has significant environmental impacts, including direct local impacts, As a <br />result, it is both necessary and beneficial far the County to adopt a policy of water <br />conservation and efficiency for County government, <br />Energy conservation and vehicle fuel conservation are addressed in separate 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 used in <br />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 use <br />and conserve water. <br />2. Manage water use to minimize use to the greatest extent possible while maintaining <br />safe and acceptable work conditions. <br />3. Achieve a reduction in average water consumption per square foot annually, <br />4, Incorporate water conservation systems, devices, and design in renovations, <br />replacements and new construction. <br />D. Scope <br />1. Facilities <br />This policy applies to County awned and leased buildings, whether occupied by the <br />County, the courts or other agencies. <br />