AWWA SOURCES66400

This powerpoint presentation begins by listing the issues, including: no or little review or requirements for water use efficiency in new construction; no or little coordination between water utility and planning agency; inefficient water use at startup; and, higher retrofit costs later. The response included: surveys of planning agencies; development of a resource for plan review; one year pilot program to evaluate plan review process; efficiency standards as a condition of water service; and, savings projections in water, energy, chemicals, water treatment and wastewater. Project products are outlined, along with resource guide, audience/target markets, plan review process, matrix of operations, Sample WUE Costs and Benefits, interactive web tools, implementation plan, resource and retail marketing partners, pilot program, WaterSmart Programs, water efficiency criteria, EBMUD Water Efficiency Requirements, and Indoor/Outdoor Water Efficiency Requirements. Includes tables.