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Mountain House Specific Plan III — ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12.4 Water Conservation - 12.4.1 Master Plan Summary To utilize the community's water supply efficiently, the Master Plan states that on-going water _ conservation shall be encouraged by the MHCSD through public information and education programs and by requiring certain on-going water conservation measures. In addition,the best beneficial use of reclaimed water shall be practiced. Master Plan implementation measures include: a. Public Information. The residents and patrons of the Mountain House community shall be informed _ about the importance of water conservation and ways which water use can be reduced through the establishment of programs promoting the benefits of such water conservation. b. Conservation Measures. The following conservation measures shall be required: • Landscaping. Low-water-using landscaping(e.g. xeriscape) shall be incorporated into residential, school, commercial, industrial and other public areas within Mountain House. — • Wastewater Reuse.Effective wastewater reuse will be developed to the extent economically feasible to provide landscaping irrigation water. Current MHCSD policy does not provide for reclaimed water — to be piped to the Specific Plan III area. • Water Conserving Appliances. In addition to low flush toilets and shower heads as required by Title _ 24 of the California Code,MHCSD shall encourage the installation of water conserving appliances. The MHCSD will distribute literature on available water conserving appliances such as dish and clothes washers,and shall encourage or shall provide incentives for the installation of these appliances. c. Water Rate(MP). A water rate structure shall be developed which will encourage water conservation. — 12.4.2 Specific Plan III Description — The MHCSD has adopted an Ordinance for Water Conservation and Water Shortage Emergencies. Implementing projects within Specific Plan III shall adhere to the specific water conservation measures of this ordinance, which include: a. Restrictions on types and timing of exterior irrigation. b. Requirements for correction of leaks and malfunctions. c. Restrictions on the use of water for wasteful purposes. d. Provisions for water shortage emergencies. 12.4.3 Implementation Measures a. All implementing projects shall comply with the MHCSD Water Conservation Plan, Standards and Ordinance and the MHCSD Development Standards (Section 4: Water System Design Standards. — 12-8 Draft 03/14/05 ...........................................................................................................................................................................