Schools use a tremendous amount of water everyday, and require water for their heating and cooling systems, restrooms, drinking water faucets, locker rooms, cafeteria, laboratories, and outdoor playing fields and lawns. To reduce water use in the school, consider replacing old equipment such as dishwashers with energy-saving devices. Repair water leaks and leaky toilets. Install water aerators and automatic shut-off devices on faucets. Use low-flow shower heads and timer shut-off devices to reduce water use during showers. Install toilet dams on older models. The WAVE Program (Water Alliances for Voluntary Efficiency) is an EPA program designed to focus attention on the value of water and the need for efficient use of this important natural resource. The WAVE Program is a voluntary program which encourages educational institutions to implement and install water saving techniques and equipment. Participants receive free water management software and technical support, which help them to evaluate potential economic benefits from conserving water. With water and sewer rates escalating nationwide, facility managers are coming under pressure to better manage water resources. Facility managers could wind up saving thousands of dollars annually on reduced water and sewer charges simply by reviewing how their facilities use water and by upgrading inefficient fixtures and irrigation processes. To reduce outdoor water use, maximize natural vegetative cover, and limit the amount of lawn area provided. Maintain playing fields using drought-tolerant grasses.

For more information on Water Conservation, visit: www.cfpub.epa.gov

Water Conservation Tips for Schools
Schools use a tremendous amount of water everyday, and require water for their heating and cooling systems, restrooms, drinking water faucets, locker rooms, cafeteria, laboratories, and outdoor playing fields and lawns.

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