| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.95 |
| Liaison | Susan Powers |
| Submission Date | Feb. 12, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Clarkson University
OP-26: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 2.00 |
Susan
Powers Assoc. Dir. Sustainability ISE |
Level of water risk for the institution’s main campus:
Total water use (potable and non-potable combined)::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water use | 38,124,000 Gallons | 37,702,000 Gallons |
Potable water use::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use | 38,056,000 Gallons | 37,702,000 Gallons |
Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users"::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of residential students | 2,479 | 2,172 |
| Number of residential employees | 1 | 1 |
| Number of in-patient hospital beds | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time equivalent enrollment | 3,711 | 3,095 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 747 | 567 |
| Full-time equivalent of distance education students | 147 | 50 |
Gross floor area of building space::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Gross floor area | 1,700,033 Square Feet | 1,555,293 Square Feet |
Area of vegetated grounds::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Vegetated grounds | 421 Acres | 421 Acres |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | July 1, 2014 | June 30, 2015 |
| Baseline Year | July 1, 2004 | June 30, 2005 |
A brief description of when and why the water use baseline was adopted:
FY2005 used as baseline year per requirement of previous STARS reporting
Water recycled/reused on campus, performance year:
Recycled/reused water withdrawn from off-campus sources, performance year:
A brief description of any water recovery and reuse systems employed by the institution:
Rainwater is collected from the roof and used in sinks and toilets in TAC building.
A brief description of any water metering and management systems employed by the institution:
All buildings have water meters that are read and interpreted monthly
A brief description of any building retrofit practices employed by the institution, e.g. to install high efficiency plumbing fixtures and fittings:
All new water consuming fixtures are low-flow per building and construction standards. These are installed as needed during building renovation.
A brief description of any policies or programs employed by the institution to replace appliances, equipment and systems with water-efficient alternatives:
All new water consuming fixtures are low-flow per building and construction standards. These are installed as needed during building renovation.
A brief description of any water-efficient landscape design practices employed by the institution (e.g. xeriscaping):
Our region has plentiful water; very little irrigation is needed. Gardens and trees are selected for the rainwater resources that we have.
A brief description of any weather-informed irrigation technologies employed by the institution:
The grounds manager monitors weather closely and adjusts our irrigation to match weather conditions.
A brief description of other water conservation and efficiency strategies employed by the institution:
Clarkson strives to be a responsible steward of its water resources and to lower its consumption. The Design Team shall evaluate and integrate innovative technologies to address the challenges of harvesting, storing, reclaiming, and reusing its water resources. Design Teams may need to collaborate with and address concerns of local governing authorities in certain locations and situations. Water use in new buildings and existing building renovations shall be 30% below the Energy Policy Act of 1992 standards. Therefore, all new construction and existing building renovations shall have water efficient fixtures and products installed, such as low-flow faucets, showerheads, toilets (waterless toilets are not permitted), and appliances.
The website URL where information about the institution’s water conservation and efficiency initiatives is available:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.