| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.20 |
| Liaison | Josh Lasky |
| Submission Date | May 14, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
George Washington University
OP-22: Water Consumption
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.64 / 7.00 |
Doug
Spengel Manager, Energy and Environment Program Operations |
Water consumption, 2005 baseline year:
Water consumption, performance year :
List the start and end dates of the water consumption performance year:
On-campus residents, 2005:
Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
On-campus residents, performance year:
Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
Time period for weighted campus user (list the consecutive 12 month period that most closely overlaps with water consumption performance year):
Indication of whether institution has a stated commitment to water use reduction goals:
A brief description of the plan of action to achieve water use reduction goals:
GW is committed to reducing its potable water footprint and negative impact on our watershed. On Earth Day 2011, GW revealed its water footprint and announced its targets around water sustainability. The GWater Plan is one of the most comprehensive plans for water sustainability issued by a university, with eight clear goals and targets spanning across four major focus areas – potable water, rainfall capture, wastewater and bottled water.
Potable Water: Reduce total potable water consumption by 25% over 10 years from FY08 baseline
Adapt water saving infrastructure in campus facilities
Reuse all retained stormwater for greywater systems, cooling towers and irrigation by 2021
Encourage water conservation through programs such as Eco-Challenge and the Green Office Program
Rainfall Capture: Capture rainwater that falls on our campus -- zero run-off
Increase permeable space by 10% over 10 years from FY11 baseline
Pilot new technologies to harvest rainwater
Create rainfall capture &sequestration sites around campus
Wastewater: Reduce the amount of contaminants going into our campus waste water system -- zero pollution
Educate GW community on impacts of litter on our watershed
Promote responsible disposal of pharmaceuticals and other pollutants
Partner with local organizations that protect the surrounding watershed
Bottled Water: Reduce the use of bottled water on campus
Reduce direct expenditure on bottled water in university procurement by half over five years from FY11 baseline
Ensure all new constructions incorporate in-line filtration systems
Engage GW community to 'Take back the tap' and promote the use of reusable water bottles
GW has launched the Eco Building Program as a means for reaching water and GHG goals. The Eco Building Program provides a comprehensive capital improvement plan to strategically implement energy and water conservation projects in campus buildings. Implementation of this program will result in a reduction of energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and will produce short-term and long-term financial savings.
The website URL where information about the institution’s water conservation initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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