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Productivity and Efficiency

  • Productivity and Efficiency

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.

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CropWatch

Published: 
July 3, 2014
Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
Several DWFI faculty fellows contribute to CropWatch, a resource for UNL extension information on crop production and pest management.Read more

Nebraska Agricultural Water Management Network

Published: 
January 1, 2014
Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Suat Irmak leads this network, which works with natural resources districts and farmers to implement water and soil moisture sensors on growers' fields.Read more

Handbook of Water Use and Conservation

Published: 
January 1, 2001
Alliance for Water Efficiency
As drought, pollution, and sprawl make water increasingly scarce, many are seeking new and sustainable solutions to water supply problems. This book is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and state-of-the-art reference ever published on water use, conservation, and the growing array of...Read more
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Laundromats and Common Area Laundry Facilities Water Savings Tips

Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page provides information and water saving tips on coin operated laundromats, common area clothes washers, and multi-load washer replacements.Read more

Non-Residential Fixtures, Appliances and Equipment

Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page offers information on non-residential fixtures, appliances, and equipment as well as links to the latest research and information about this important end user category.Read more

Water Saving Tips: Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Water Use

Alliance for Water Efficiency
This page provides water saving tips for commercial, industrial, and institutional water use. Tips touch on general operations, cooling, steam sterilizers, cleaning, restrooms, showers, kitchen, laundry, and landscape efficiency.Read more

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

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