Indoor |
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Retrofit restrooms with water-conserving dual flush toilet handles or high-efficiency toilets, and high efficiency urinals, faucets and showerheads. | BC, CVC, ECC, EFC, NLC, RLC |
Resolve all plumbing leaks promptly; use quality, brand name parts | BC, ECC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC |
Outdoor |
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Use native/drought-tolerant plants in landscapes | all colleges
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Audit and optimize irrigation systems | all colleges
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Water in the a.m. and only when needed | BC, CVC, ECC, EFC, MVC, RLC |
Adjust sprinklers to avoid waste | BC, CVC (in progress), ECC, EFC, MVC, RLC |
Test spray head patterns; check for clogs | BC, CVC, ECC, EFC, MVC, RLC |
Use drip irrigation for beds | BC, CVC, EFC, MVC, RLC |
Set lawnmower blades higher | CVC, ECC, EFC |
Mulch around shrubs/planters | all colleges
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Use hose with automatic shutoff nozzle | CVC, ECC, EFC, RLC |
Use a broom vs. hose or blowers to clean | CVC, EFC |
Install rain shutoff devices | BC, CVC, MVC, NLC, RLC |
Consider adding rainwater collections ponds | CVC, EFC, RLC |
Consider adding cisterns | CVC (in progress), EFC, RLC |
Equipment |
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Audit and optimize cooling tower performance | CVC, ECC (replacement in design), EFC, MVC, RLC |
Measurement/Management |
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Monitor water consumption | BC, CVC, ECC, EFC, MVC, RLC |