WATER EFFICIENCY - Green Building Technologies

Water in buildings is used for showers, water fixtures, toilets, irrigation of landscaping and for industrial processes. Choosing water-efficient fixtures and using landscape materials that don’t require irrigation can greatly reduce water use.  Increased water efficiency and therefore decreased use of potable water can decrease the amount of wastewater that is discharged back into the environment, it can also help to replenish underground aquifers and other overused water sources

WATER EFFICIENCY

General - Santa Monica Green Building Program

General - Minnesota Sustainable Design Guide

General - Southface

Rainwater Collection

Rainwater Harvesting

Cisterns/Rainwater Harvesting Systems

Collect Rainwater for Irrigation

Greywater Recycling

Greywater Recycling

Reuse Graywater for Irrigation

Water Efficient Fixtures

Ultra-low-flush Toilets

Biofilter Septic Treatment

Water Efficient Irrigation

Water Conserving Plumbing

Eliminate Grease in Food Preparation Facilities

Eliminate Silver in Photo Finishing Facilities

Water Conserving Appliances