The objective of the WRWSA Water Conservation and Reclaimed Water Initiative (Initiative) is to assist WRWSA members within the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) in developing efficient and cost-effective water conservation and reclaimed water programs that lower existing and future water demands. This demand reduction will lessen the need for future water supply development and support local governments in their efforts to manage and lessen per capita rates.

• Identify members within the SJRWMD with water usage;

• Determine per capita rates for these members;

• Prioritize communities based on Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) renewal dates;

• Determine if utilization of the SWFWMD "Non-Agricultural Water Conservation Model" and qualitative water conservation information (contained in Phase II Report) is applicable in the SJRWMD to review potential water conservation initiatives. If so, make recommendations to the WRWSA on its use;

• Meet with SJRWMD to discuss member per capita rate trends, conservation programs already instituted, conservation model results for individual members, cost-effective options for members and budgetary opportunities/constraints;

• Determine and prioritize proposed reclaimed water projects that potentially will effectuate the greatest impacts to potable water supply usage;

• Schedule and facilitate meetings with member governments and SJRWMD including local officials, utility staff and conservation staff.

• Develop a three (3) year capital budget for member governments that would include conservation and reclaimed water projects that would be eligible for cooperative funding from SJRWMD and WRWSA;

• Advocate on behalf of member governments for funding for water conservation and reclaimed water projects utilizing the initiative report and capital budget; and

• Screen requests by member governments for WRWSA funding utilizing the initiative report and capital budget.