| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.56 |
| Liaison | Georgeann Moss |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2021 |
Dallas College
OP-21: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.00 / 4.00 |
Scott
Wright Deputy Chief Facilities |
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 | 147,289,231 Gallons | 147,289,231 Gallons |
Potable water use:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use | 147,289,231 Gallons | 147,289,231 Gallons |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Period | Sept. 1, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
| Baseline Period | Sept. 1, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
A brief description of when and why the water use baseline was adopted:
Dallas College adopted the baseline year of 2018-19 as the most reliable year for utilities data available, following the State of Texas codes (4 Tex. Gov. Code 447.009) that require higher education institutions to begin reporting energy and water consumption to the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) and set targets to reduce consumption by 5% for seven consecutive years.
Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users":
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 50,451 | 50,451 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 4,810 | 4,810 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 19,838 | 19,838 |
| Weighted campus users | 26,567.25 | 26,567.25 |
Potable water use per weighted campus user:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per weighted campus user | 5,544.01 Gallons | 5,544.01 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 | 4,906,241 Gross square feet | 4,906,241 Gross square feet |
Potable water use per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per unit of floor area | 30.02 Gallons per square foot | 30.02 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 | 1,025.90 Acres | 1,025.90 Acres |
Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds | 143,570.75 Gallons per acre | 143,570.75 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:
Dallas College has installed water bottle filling stations across campuses to promote healthy habits for daily water intake and reduce the use of single-use plastic water bottles on campus. The water bottle filling stations have a counter to help track usage. Overall usage is increasing across the colleges, and departments are requesting more water bottle filling stations.
A brief description of the institution's water recovery and reuse initiatives:
Several Dallas College campuses have stormwater retention ponds to help control campus flooding and capture rainwater to create a lake on campus. The lakes provide reclaimed water for irrigation needs, while also providing habitat to migratory birds, native reptiles, amphibians and fish.
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances, equipment, and systems with water-efficient alternatives:
Dallas College conducted a Facilities Condition Assessment and recommended a Facilities Improvement Plan. Included in the assessment and plan identifies priority maintenance items for water-related systems. Dallas College has a commitment to sustainability and environmental compliance, with the goal to improve water conservation and usage each year. Specifications for each type of equipment include high efficiency rating or certification, durability and longevity, and purchase value.
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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