| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.84 |
| Liaison | Stephanie Del Rosario |
| Submission Date | May 26, 2022 |
California State University, Fullerton
OP-21: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
6.00 / 6.00 |
Michael
Lotito Associate Director of Plant Operations Physical Plant |
Level of ”Physical Risk Quantity” for the institution’s main campus as indicated by the World Resources Institute Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas:
Total water withdrawal (potable and non-potable combined):
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water withdrawal | 123,474,700 Gallons | 170,550,163.65 Gallons |
Potable water use:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use | 123,474,700 Gallons | 170,550,163.65 Gallons |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Period | July 1, 2019 | June 30, 2020 |
| Baseline Period | July 1, 2012 | June 30, 2013 |
A brief description of when and why the water use baseline was adopted:
Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users":
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 1,712 | 800 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 6 | 0 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 33,202 | 30,284.50 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 5,191 | 4,886 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 189 | 0 |
| Weighted campus users | 29,082.50 | 26,577.88 |
Potable water use per weighted campus user:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per weighted campus user | 4,245.67 Gallons | 6,417.00 Gallons |
Percentage reduction in potable water use per weighted campus user from baseline:
Gross floor area of building space:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Gross floor area | 5,774,547 Gross square feet | 5,250,000 Gross square feet |
Potable water use per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per unit of floor area | 21.38 Gallons per square foot | 32.49 Gallons per square foot |
Percentage reduction in potable water use per unit of floor area from baseline:
Area of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Vegetated grounds | 88.17 Acres | 41.28 Acres |
Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds | 1,400,416.24 Gallons per acre | 4,131,544.66 Gallons per acre |
Percentage reduction in total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds from baseline:
A brief description of the institution's water-related behavior change initiatives:
CSUF Center for Sustainability, CPFM Office of Sustainability, and the ASI Environmental Sustainability Commission lead efforts around water conservation to encourage the campus community on local water issues around the drought, usage, and environmental justice.
During fall 2019, ASI Environmental Sustainability Commission coordinated the "Save the Sea!" event to educate fellow students on issues relating to the Pacific Ocean.
During fall 2020, the Office of Sustainability hosted "Clean Water for All" with Liberty Utilities, OC Environmental Justice, and OC Coastkeeper to discuss how water awareness and community action can improve water quality.
During spring 2021, the Office of Sustainability in partnership with the other CSU campuses, the "CSU Earth Month Eco Challenge." Various campus entities hosted water related events during Earth Month including: Climate Journal Circles, FOODucation, Black and Green: Seeds, Recipes, and Food Culture from the African Diaspora, CSUF Arbor Day, Green Career Panel, and Earth Day Lunch & Learn.
During fall 2021, the Fullerton Arboretum in partnership with the City of Fullerton hosted "How to Plan a Tree & Young/Mature Tree Care." The ASI Environmental Sustainability Commission hosted several events around the theme "Green Community" that included education around water conservation. The Office of Sustainability hosted "Sustaining the Earth Through Student Research" that included topics on microplastics, urban forestry, and marine debris.
There is also signage around campus regarding water savings. When restroom upgrades are completed, stickers are placed at each faucet and sink that show the water savings from each project.
A brief description of the institution's water recovery and reuse initiatives:
CSUF features drought-tolerant and native plants and bioswales that capture rainwater.
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances, equipment, and systems with water-efficient alternatives:
CSUF continues to reduce water consumption in campus buildings by upgrading low-flow fixtures including: sinks, toilets, and urinals. In 2019, the campus completed the upgrade of 110 dishwashers in Housing. This project was funded by a grant from the Department of Water Resources. The purpose of the grant was to identify the GHG reductions by using less water (water-energy nexus). The projected GHG reduction for the project is 30,637 metric tons.
Website URL where information about the institution’s water conservation and efficiency efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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