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WATER MANAGEMENT (LAUNDRIES (Wash full loads only, Evaluate wash formula…
WATER MANAGEMENT
LAUNDRIES
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Reduce water levels, if possible, to minimize water required per load of washing
When purchasing new machines, buy water-saving models
Reprogram machines to eliminate a rinse or suds cycle, if possible
CAFETERIAS & RESTAURANTS
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If thawing foods in cold running water, change to thawing under refrigeration, in a microwave, or in the cooking process.
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RAIN WATER HARVESTING
catchment is any large surface that can capture and/or carry water to where it can be used immediately or stored
can store water in a variety of ways: 55-gallon steel drums, oak barrels or underground storage tanks
need for this system is rain, & a place to put it
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FAUCETS
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self-closing faucets (which close as soon as you let go of the knob) and automatic sensor controlled faucets.
Faucet aerators can be easily installed and can reduce the water use at a faucet by as much as 60 percent while still maintaining a strong flow.
LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEADS
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By replacing standard 4.5-gallon-per-minute showerheads with 2.5-gallon-per-minute heads, reduced over 34% with low flow showerheads’ use
BATHROOM WATER
Use in the minimal
Toilets (4-6 flushes per person per day)
Showerheads (5-15 shower-use minutes per person per day)
Bathroom faucets (1/2 to 3 faucet-use minutes per person per day)