| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.50 |
| Liaison | Brian Kelley |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2025 |
Christopher Newport University
OP-3: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.48 / 6.00 |
Phillip
Melillo Energy Manager Facilities Management |
3.1 Potable water use per person
Performance year for water use:
Peer group:
Potable water from off-site sources:
Reclaimed water from off-site sources:
Other off-site water sources:
Potable water from on-site sources:
Other on-site water sources:
Full-time equivalent student enrollment:
Full-time equivalent of employees:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following four figures:
Full-time equivalent students and employees:
Annual potable water use per person:
Points earned for indicator OP 3.1:
3.2 Potable water use per square meter
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following two figures:
Points earned for indicator OP 3.2:
3.3 Systems for water recovery and return
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s on-site rainwater harvesting systems:
Does the institution recover water on-site for reuse?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s on-site water recovery and reuse systems:
Does the institution collect and return water to surface water or groundwater through on-site green infrastructure?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s on-site green infrastructure:
There are several BMP sites on campus that help reduce run-off and recharge ground water levels. Areas include stormwater filtration areas by the football stadium, the James River residence hall, and a rain garden on East Campus by the community garden.
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
3.4 Ratio of water recovered/returned to total water withdrawal
Narrative outlining the methodologies used to estimate or model the annual volume of water recovered and/or returned on-site:
Estimated volume of rainwater harvested on-site for storage and use:
Estimated volume of water recovered on-site for reuse:
Estimated volume of water collected and returned through on-site green infrastructure:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following four figures:
Total water withdrawal:
Ratio of water recovered/returned to total water withdrawal:
Points earned for indicator OP 3.4:
Optional documentation
With this being CNU's first submission, FY 22-23 was used as a baseline instead of FY23-24.
Additional documentation for this credit:
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