REFERENCES
During heavy rain events,
excess storm water can stress
our combined sewer and storm
water system and the overflow
containing sewage can be
diverted directly into Lake Erie.
According to the United Nations,
with the existing climate change
scenario, almost half the world’s
population will be living in areas
of high water stress by 2030.
It takes a significant amount of
energy to treat and deliver water.
We can save energy as well as
water with conservation and
management measures.
Visit these websites for more information:
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http://www.autotaps.com/sensor-taps-facts-andcharts.html
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http://www.dpwater.com/Water_Conservation/
Water_Conservation.htm
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https://www3.epa.gov/watersense
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http://www.conserveh2o.org/faucet-water-use
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http://www.mwra.com/comsupport/conservation/
toilets.htm
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http://www.rainbarrelguide.com/how-muchwater-can-you-collect-in-rain-barrels-during-arainfall/
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http://www.rainbarrelman.com/faq.htm
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http://gardenclub.homedepot.com/growingdrought-tolerant-plants/
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http://energy.gov/energysaver/projects/savingsproject-insulate-hot-water-pipes-energy-savings
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https://www.energycodes.gov/sites/default/files/
documents/cn_commercial_hot_water_piping.pdf
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http://www.co.union.nc.us/portals/0/
publicworks/documents/waterpressure/pressure_
reducing_valve.pdf
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http://www.watts.com/pages/learnAbout/
reducingValves.asp?catId=64
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http://water.usgs.gov/edu/activity-drip.html
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http://www.harwichwater.com/community/
conservation/55-facts-figures-follies-of-waterconservation.html
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http://www.csemag.com/single-article/10-waysto-save-water-in-commercial-buildings/8f74baabfc
c8f672483b3b0353ccad16.html
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http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/
commercial_restroom_audit.aspx
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https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facilityowners-and-managers/existing-buildings/saveenergy/save-water-save-energy
For more information about
Cleveland 2030 District, visit:
www.2030districts.org/Cleveland
TEN 2030 TIPS
FOR
CONSERVING
WATER
Cleveland 2030 District engages progressive property owners,
professional partners and community stakeholders
to achieve a 50% reduction in energy
and water consumption as well as
transportation emissions by
the year 2030.
Check for leaks
Rainwater harvesting
Install automatic sensor operated
faucets
You can save up to 70% of water used with
the installation of sensor operated faucets.
Sensor faucets require less maintenance than
manual faucets and are more hygienic since
the user doesn’t have to touch the tap.
Change aerators on faucets and shower
heads
Think about changing the aerators on your
faucets and shower heads. You can save
up to 40% of water used by installing new
aerators that typically cost less than $5.00
each.
Install low flow toilets
WaterSense (a program sponsored by the U.S.
EPA) toilets use about 20% less water than
current federal standards and out-perform
some first generation low flow models. With
average use, that can add up to almost
13,000 gallons of water per toilet per year.
Use water saving devices to irrigate
landscaping
Do your sprinklers run when it’s raining?
There are a number of devices available to
shut off irrigation systems in the rain. More
sophisticated systems also use local weather
data to determine when and how much to
irrigate. Drip technology and certain types of
sprinkler heads use 20-50% less water than
traditional pop-up sprinklers.
For every inch of rain that falls on 1,000
square feet, you can catch 600 gallons of
rainwater. There are a number of systems
available from rain barrels all the way up to
sophisticated underground cisterns and grey
water systems that can use collected water to
flush toilets. Collecting storm water minimizes
the stress on our sewer system and the
overflow that causes pollution in Lake Erie.
Landscape with plant material that
requires less water
There are many colorful and lush plants that
require much less water. Keep grass to a
minimum (which means less mowing!) and
remember to mulch to keep the moisture in
the soil and minimize evaporation.
It is estimated that faucets that drip at one
drop per second can add up to 3,000 gallons
of water per year. The City of Cleveland’s
Department of Water implemented a leak
detection program to alert customers when
they detect high usage rates or spikes in
water use. If you have an AMR (automatic
meter reading) meter, you can sign up
for email alerts and can check your usage
trends. For more information visit www.
clevelandwater.com.
Educate employees and tenants
Check the back panel for websites that give
statistics no one can ignore. For example, did
you know that 70% of the earth is covered
in water yet only 1% is available for human
use? The rest is either salt water, frozen in
the polar ice caps or too inaccessible for
use. Population and demand for freshwater
increases while the supply remains constant.
Insulate pipes
Insulate any pipes carrying water to reduce
heat loss or gain. In the case of hot water
pipes supplying faucets, this can raise the
water temperature by 2-4 degrees and reduce
the time to deliver hot water to the tap. You
may also be able to turn the temperature
down on the hot water tank.
Install pressure valves
Install pressure valves to regulate water
pressure. Many municipalities supply water
at a high water pressure rate to ensure the
performance for firefighting and high-rise
buildings, for example. By reducing pressure
from 100 psi (pounds per square inch) to 50
psi, you can use one third less water.
Whether you are a
building owner, professional, or
someone who wants to support the
Cleveland 2030 District, we have a
spot for you!
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2030