water efficiency for restaurants in santa monica presentation
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Water-Efficiencyfor Restaurants in Santa Monica
Luis Suarez Water ProgramsSustainable Works
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Santa Monica’s Water Supply
Depleting reservoir levels
86% of water is imported
Traveling 400 miles
Metropolitan Water District (86%)Wholesale Water Agency
City-OwnedGroundwater Wells (12%)
SMURRF (2%)Recycles Urban Runoff
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Dry conditions =extreme fire
danger
Loss of crops
Rural and urbaneconomic loss
Next year: uncertain supplies
State Water Supply Challenges
Decreasing Sierra Snow Pack
2008 Court Decisions
• ~30% Water reduction due to decreasing Salmon and Delta Smelt in Bay- Delta
•L.A. Aqueduct Reductions
Drought
Population increasing in Southern California
CA 3rd year of drought
Colorado River 10th year of drought
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It will take more than one extremely wet winter for storage levels to recover
- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA)
2005 2009
Excessive Urban
Runoff
Excessive Water Waste
Increasing Water Demand
Contamination of Santa Monica’s Groundwater Wells
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Some Santa Monica City wells will not be usable for another 1 to 2 years
– City of S.M. Office of Sustainability and Environment
Water Supply Problems
Excessive energy and
greenhouse gases to
import water
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Water + Energy = Watergy
20% of California's energy is required to transport our water
- California Energy Commission
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Our Goals:
Keep within ourallocated amount especially during
the summer months
Eliminate water waste
Water Shortage Response Plan
Santa Monica CityCouncil declared anAdvisory Level effective July 1,
2009
The City of Santa Monica is
requesting that all water customers
voluntarily reduce water use by 10%
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Stage 1 – 15% Reduction
Stage 2 – 20% Reduction
Stage 3 – 30% Reduction
Stage 4 – 50% Reduction
Advisory– 10% ReductionIn Effect
City-Wide Water Reduction Goals
Businesses will receive
a water allowancebased on their
previousyear’s water use.
Stages 1 - 4 requiremandatory
rationing through waterallowances
(budgets)
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Stage 1 – 95% Allowance
Stage 2 – 90% Allowance
Stage 3 – 85% Allowance
Stage 4 – 80% Allowance
Business Water Supply Allowance
Customers that have a
dedicated landscape
water meter will receive
a water allowance based on their
previousyear’s water use.
Stages 1 - 4 require mandatory
rationing through waterallowances
(budgets).
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Stage 1 – 85% Allowance
Stage 2 – 80% Allowance
Stage 3 – 70% Allowance
Stage 4 – 50% Allowance
Landscape Water Allowance
RestroomsKitchenLandscapingEmployee
EducationCustomer
Education
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Restaurant Solutions
Upgrade urinals from 1.0 gal/flush to0.5 gallons gal/flush or install waterless
urinals
Upgrade toiletsfrom 1.6 gal/flush or
greaterto 1.28 gal/flush or less
ordual flush
Install low-flow aerators of
0.5 gal/min or less inbathrooms or 2.5
gal/min forkitchens
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Restrooms
Check with the City of Santa Monica for possible rebates or free products
High-Efficiency Urinal
Flush Urinal
High-Efficiency Toilet
Tank Type
Faucet with aerator
Faucet
Kitchen
Check with the City of Santa Monica for possible rebates or free products
Operate dishwasher onlywhen completely loaded
Install low-flow aerators of
2.5 gal/min for kitchens
Adjust ice machines toproduce only what is
needed
Use connectionless food Steamer
Upgrade to high velocity sprayers 1.6 gal/minute
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Adjust sprinklers to prevent runoff
Install rotating nozzles on all sprinkler spray heads
Install drip irrigation – retrofit existing sprinklers to drip
Set controller start time between 4 am - 5 am
Upgrade to a weather based "Smart" irrigation controller
Install a rain barrel or redirect downspouts to landscaping
Rebates may be available
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Landscaping uses 40% of a property’s total water use.
– S.M. Office of Sustainability and the Environment
Landscaping
Reduce lawn to climate appropriate plants
To reduce evaporation, apply mulch
Use a broom to clean driveways and sidewalks
Always send wastewater to landscaping or the sewer not the storm drain
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Landscaping
Reduce water use 80% and reduce maintenance 40%, by installing water efficient irrigation and climate
appropriate plants
Use Water Conservation Paycheck Stuffers
Review your water bill monthly
for indications of leaks, spikes
or other problems.
Train staff to monitor and
respond to all leaks
Use leak detecting tablets or
food coloring to detect leaks
in toilets
Request a free water assessment from the
City
Direct gardeners to the City’s
free Landscape & Irrigation training
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Employee Education
A leaking toilet can waste over 1,000 gallons of water per month.
– City of S.M. Office of Sustainability and Environment
We gladlyserve water
upon request.
www.sustainablesm.org
Customer Education
It takes 8 glasses of water to wash 1 glass – City of S.M. Office of Sustainability and the Environment
Water Request Cards:Serve water in bars and restaurants upon request only.
Bathroom and Kitchen Mirror Clings:Post “Save Water Now” clings to mirror to promote water conservation
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Resources
For Free Business Greening Consultation:
Sustainable Works Business Greening Program(310) 458-8716 ext. 2 (310) 434-3668 FAX
For Qualified Rebate Products:Save A Buck Rebate Program1-877-728-2282www.mwdsaveabuck.comwww.bewaterwise.com
For Landscape Grant and Landscape Information:
Bay Saver Program1-866-728-3229www.sustainablesme.org/landscape
For more information
about the water shortage andconservation tips,www.water.smgov.net
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City of Santa Monica Resources
Water Resources Protection Programs: (310) 458-8235 www.water.smgov.net
Urban Runoff/Water Conservation: (310) 458-2213 www.sustainablesme.org
Household Hazardous Waste Facility: (310) 458-2255
To report pollution - Pollution Prevention Hotline: (310) 458-8945
Food Service Container Ban: (310) 458-4925 www.smepd.org/container
Clean Bay Restaurant Certification: (310) 458-8235
Keep Saving Santa
Monica’sWater!
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Water Is a Limited Resource