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Post Signage in Business Encouraging Water Conservation 1 Point <br /> Water is perhaps our most precious resource, and it's certainly the most taken for granted. Do all you can to promote <br /> water conservation. <br /> Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types <br /> Small costs to produce signs Reduced water usage None available All <br /> Save money on water bill <br /> Resources &Suggestions <br /> wateruseitwisely.com has a list of over 100 actions that you can take to reduce water use. Many of them can be done <br /> during the work day with simple and small changes in habits. Place the signs in areas with faucets (bathrooms, kitch- <br /> ens, etc.). <br /> Additional Suggestion <br /> Consider designating an interested employee as a water coordinator. He or she will involve others in efficiency efforts <br /> and will assist in the implementation of water conservation practices.This person should review the water bill monthly <br /> for indications of leaks, spikes in water use or other problems. They can also monitor whether or not posting signs has <br /> increased awareness and actually reduced your business'water use. (http://www.clwa.org/business/) <br /> Install Low-flow Aerators on all Faucets 2 Points <br /> Reduce the flow of water and cash currently going down the drain. <br /> Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types <br /> Low up-front costs Reduced water usage by up to None available. Any with <br /> $0.99—$5 per aerator 50% bathrooms or <br /> Save money on water bill faucets <br /> Resources &Suggestions <br /> Most low-flow aerators run 0.5 to 1.5 gallons per minute. You can check your current faucets by looking for the flow <br /> rate on the side of the current aerator/faucet head. If it's not listed,you can use a flow meter bag courtesy of Elk Riv- <br /> er Municipal Utilities to check. Aerators are easily installed by screwing them on to the threads at the head of the fau- <br /> cet. <br /> The Savings Math <br /> If you can achieve a savings per faucet of 1 gallons per minute by reduced flow, and the faucet runs an estimated 15 <br /> minutes per work day,you save 300 gallons of water per month. If the water is heated,you save even more money by <br /> reduced use of natural gas. Low-flow faucets are cheap, and the savings can really add up. <br /> 15 <br />