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Install water saving aerators or spring loaded valves on all faucets. |
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Install water saving shower heads. |
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Retrofit flushometer toilets and urinals with low consumption valve replacement kits. |
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Replace existing higher consumption toilets and urinals with Massachusetts Plumbing Code conforming Ultra Low Flush (ULF) toilets and urinals which use 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) and 1.0 gpf respectively. |
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If only replacing a limited number of toiets, replace heavily used fixtures located in high traffic areas first. |
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When remodeling, such as for ADA compliance, replace fixtures with ULF models. |
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Avoid excessive cooling tower blowdown, check with chemical vendor to increase concentration ratio of cooling tower. |
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Make-up water and blowdown should be submetered and recorded regularly to address any anomalous usage patterns that could indicate leaks or problems in the system. |
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Discuss cooling tower sewer abatement with your city/town water department. |
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Utilize sidestream filtration to reduce concentration of solids. |
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Investigate possiblity of steam condensate for cooling tower make-up. |
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Consider ozone treatment for cooling tower. |
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Check steam traps and ensure return of steam condensate to boiler for reuse. |
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Limit boiler blowdown, check continuous blowdown systems and adjust if necessary. |
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Minimize the water used in cooling equipment, such as compressors, in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Utilize solenoid controls and timers to match cooling water to duty cycle of equipment. |
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Employ an expansion tank for boiler blowdown drainage rather than cold water mixing. |
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Replace water-cooled equipment with air-cooeld units where possible and economically feasible. |
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Operate dishwashers with full loads only, ensure that water shuts off when no ware is in the washer. |
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Reduce flow of water to minimum necessary in scrapper troughs, food prep, wash down and frozen food thawing. |
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Install high pressure/low flow spray rinsers with automatic shut off for pot washing. |
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Adjust ice machines to dispense less ice if excess ice is produced. |
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Control flow of water to garbage disposer or consider eliminating the use of the disposer altogether. |
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Retrofit once-through water-cooled refrigeration and ice machines and incorporate into recirculating cooling loop wherever possible. |
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Consider life cycle costing and replacement of water using equipment such as dishwashers, refrigeration units and ice machines with water efficient and air-cooled models. |
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Water only when necessary. Install tensiometers to sense soil moisture content. |
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When making alterations in landscaping reduce lawn area and opt for less water intensive plants. |
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Install automatic irrigation systems - water only during early morning or evening to reduce evaporation. |
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Consider a wash water recycling system for vehicle washing. |
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Read water meters and submeter all major water using systems. Graph and analyze data to spot trends that could indicate leaks or malfunctioning equipment. |
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Locate and repair leaks. Develop a regular maintenance schedule and fix leaks immediately. |
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Check solenoid valves and switches on all water using equipment periodically, replace or repair as necessary. |
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Maintain insulation on hot water pipes. |
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Replace any water using equipment or fixtures that wear out with water saving models or air-cooled units where possible. |
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Know your water and water related costs and present information with numbers showing costs and savings accrued over a ten year period. |
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Present information in financial language. |
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Show current water and sewer costs and compare with other utility costs. |
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Discuss life cycle costing for equipment replacement. |
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Implement measures in phases and develop budgeting plans for each task. |
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Chart and graph progress and show dollar savings for implemented measures. |
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Offer incentives for successful ideas for saving water. |
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Post information on changes made and seek feedback. |
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Increase public awareness with bathroom mirror stickers and brochures with water saving ideas (available from the MWRA). |
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Post signs showing your building-wide commitment to saving water. |
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Encourage water conservation at home as well. |
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Delegate responsibility for actions, involve management of areas such as kitchens. |
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Make and meet environmental goals to save energy and water and promote a "green" image for your facility. |
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Chart progress and post results. |