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• https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/save-energy/save-water-save-energyIt takes a significant amount of

energy to treat and deliver water. We can save energy as well as water with conservation and

management measures.

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.

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.

TEN 2030 TIPSFOR

CONSERVING WATER

For more information about Cleveland 2030 District, visit:

www.2030districts.org/Cleveland

REFERENCESVisit these websites for more information:

Install automatic sensor operated faucets

Change aerators on faucets and shower heads

Install low flow toilets

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Install pressure valves

Check for leaks

Educate employees and tenants

Use water saving devices to irrigate landscaping

Rainwater harvesting

Insulate pipes

Landscape with plant material that requires less water

Whether you are a building owner, professional, or

someone who wants to support the Cleveland2030District, we have a

spot for you!

Cleveland2030District engages progressive property owners, professional partners and community stakeholders to achievea50%reduction in energy and water consumption as well as transportation emissions by the year2030.

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