Greener Buildings: Water saving tips

I’m still reviewing some of the data on a major efficiency drive at one of my properties, but the initial read is that we may have reduced water use by 30%+ after a six week program. Once I’ve confirmed the initial results I’ll share them in greater detail.

In the meantime, I’m happy to highlight an article from a company I really admire, Melaver of Savannah.

I encourage everyone to read the entire article, but two overlooked items really jumped out.

The first is placing irrigation on a separate meter where your water utility will allow it. The reason for doing so is to remove water used for non-potable purposes from the sewer bill. In a place like Knoxville, where we’ve encountered astonishing increases in sewage rates, this kind of separation can provide a payback in under 2 years.

The second idea is looking at aerators. Changing the aerators from the usual 2 gpf to ones that reduce flow to 0.5 gpf makes a real difference. We use conical aerators, which allows sediment to settle at the bottom but not impede water flow.

Water Savings 101: Top 10 Tips for Commercial Buildings | GreenerBuildings: “”

(Via Greener Buildings.)