Energy
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, present day water and energy systems are interdependent. Water is used in all phases of energy production and electricity generation. Energy is required to extract, convey, and deliver water of appropriate quality for diverse human uses, and then again to treat wastewater prior to their return to the environment. Resources available in this sub-theme include reviews of diverse technologies and information on alternative energy sources such as biogas and solar, as well as other energy and water resources.
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Energy Resources
Hotels and Motels Introduction to Water Saving
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Water savings potential varies greatly at hotels, depending on the type of facility and the how guests use the hotel. Guest rooms are not the only area to find potential water savings. Many larger hotels have significant water use resulting from banquets, conferences, restaurants, nightclubs, day...Read more
Manufacturing Introduction to Water Saving
Alliance for Water Efficiency
In many cases, manufacturing facilities provide a great opportunity for water efficiency and conservation.Depending on the industrial process, this sector usually contains the water utilities largest customers. The most common uses for water in manufacturing are cooling, process uses, cleaning,...Read more
Medical and Health Care Systems Introduction to Water Saving
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Health care delivery in the U.S. has become a "high-tech" industry sector. Whether in the dental office, the clinic, the physician's office, or the hospital, equipment is sophisticated and evolving. But, some of the older equipment uses exceedingly high amounts of water, usually for...Read more
Health Clubs and Recreation Centers Introduction to Water Saving
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Health clubs and recreation centers are part of a growing industry, and their water consumption grows as they expand their services. What used to be only weight rooms, stationary bikes and a few racquetball courts has expanded to include aquatic sport and exercise facilities, smoothie bars and food...Read more
Commercial Restroom Water Audits
Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page provides information on water saving tips for toilets (water closets) , urinals, lavatory faucets, and showerheads.Read more
Commercial Food Service Introduction
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Escalating energy costs in the past few years resulted in food service operators focusing more attention on their utility bills and seeking ways to reduce costs. Hearing this, the manufacturers of restaurant equipment and fittings have responded with research, development, and production of new and...Read more
Office Building Introduction to Water Saving
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Office facilities are a great opportunity for water conservation and water use efficiency. There are numerous retrofits available for the water-using equipment and fixtures within the typical office building complex. Developing a water use profile often leads to short payback periods for retrofits...Read more
Vehicle Wash Introduction
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Automatic car washes are generally among the most efficient of the commercial uses in the local community. In fact, the efficient technologies and practices adopted in recent years by many in the car wash industry have gone a long way toward minimizing the use of water in these facilities. An...Read more
Schools and Universities Introduction to Water
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Implementing water conservation at schools,colleges, and universities offers two-fold benefits; water is saved at the facility, and the students receive practical education and experience on the merits of water conservation. While the savings potential is huge, implementation is sometimes impeded...Read more
Schools K - 12 Introduction to Water
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Implementing water conservation in schools offers two-fold benefits; water is saved at the facility, and the students receive practical education and experience on the merits of water conservation. The high person/fixture ratio results in very high frequency of use leading to a very fast payback on...Read more
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