Recommendation SI.15
Recommendation Status: New
Adopt water conservation standards, such as permitting recycled water irrigation systems or providing stormwater management credits to protect agricultural land and greenspaces.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reduces household costs and at a community scale, redirect public resources towards lower-income and predominantly communities of color.
Mitigates water scarcity and reduces the negative energy, transportation and environmental impact of water treatment, and conserves water through promoting water efficiency and water consumption.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Sustainable Infrastructure
Responsible Growth
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Municipalities
American Water
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Implement a financial penalty system.
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Water Efficiency
SITES_ Site Design-Water
If overperforming, what should we do?
No action.
If underperforming, what should we do?