| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.96 |
| Liaison | Tracey Coronado |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Missouri State University
OP-22: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Doug
Neidigh Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Management |
Level of ”Physical Risk QUANTITY” for the institution’s main campus as indicated by the World Resources Institute’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas:
Total water use (potable and non-potable combined):
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water use | --- | 267,346,420 Gallons |
Potable water use:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use | 149,537,916 Gallons | 267,346,420 Gallons |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | July 1, 2013 | June 30, 2014 |
| Baseline Year | July 1, 2010 | June 30, 2011 |
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 | 3,966 | 3,873 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 8 | 9 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site and/or staffed hospital beds | 3 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 18,720 | 16,799 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees (staff + faculty) | 2,384 | 2,287 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 561 | 222 |
| Weighted campus users | 16,403.75 | 15,118.50 |
Potable water use per weighted campus user:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per weighted campus user | 9,116.08 Gallons | 17,683.40 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 | 5,278,540 Gross square feet | 5,134,232 Gross square feet |
Potable water use per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per unit of floor area | 28.33 Gallons per square foot | 52.07 Gallons per square foot |
Percentage reduction in potable water use per unit of floor area from baseline:
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 3 of this credit? (reductions in total water use per acre/hectare of vegetated grounds):
Area of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Vegetated grounds | 35 Acres | 35 Acres |
Total water use (potable + non-potable) per unit of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water use per unit of vegetated grounds | 0 Gallons per acre | 7,638,469.14 Gallons per acre |
Percentage reduction in total water use per unit of vegetated grounds from baseline:
A brief description of the institution's water-related behavior change initiatives, e.g. initiatives to shift individual attitudes and practices such as signage and competitions:
Every September, we promote Water Conservation Month. During this time, Eco-Reps partner with the watershed Committee of the Ozarks to provide water conservation tools and resources to students on campus and we host educational events such as our Jordan Creek Watershed Cleanups and Tours for various student organizations on campus. ResLife also posts signs in the residence halls to raise awareness about water conservation and encourage behavior change.
There is an online dashboard that displays the consumption of all energy and water in 21 buildings. This is a very powerful tool in order to provide feedback to the campus community regarding energy and water usage and conservation efforts. The link is http://bedashboard.com/kiosk/86?autoplay=true
MSU participated in Campus Conservation Nationals, a national energy saving competition among colleges and universities with the goal of reducing as much electricity and/or water as possible during the three weeks of the competition. Missouri State reported electricity for 22 campus buildings and organized outreach materials and events across campus during the competition. Organizers trained Building Captains in each building to help encourage energy saving practices. The campaign produced excellent results and primarily engaged faculty and staff across campus. Upon the discontinuation of this national program, periodic Campus Wide Energy Competitions (Flip the Switch) were implemented aiming for the same results. Some of the activities include Hour Without Power, Take the Stairs Challenge, Power House Tours, Green Room Certification, Energy Conservation Certification and an Innovative Idea Competition.
A brief description of the institution's water recovery and reuse initiatives:
Missouri State University and Watershed Committee of the Ozarks have completed the construction of a rainwater collection system at the MSU William H. Darr Agricultural Center. This project is part of the Big Urbie stormwater grant to improve water quality and reduce stormwater runoff. The rainwater collection system can capture 20,000 gallons of water from the roof of Pinegar Arena to store in underground tanks. The water is used for dust suppression inside the arena. Rainwater harvesting reduces the amount of runoff and conserves drinking water.
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances, equipment, and systems with water-efficient alternatives (e.g. building retrofits):
Missouri State University’s WaterSense purchasing procedure is designed for water conservation, through the purchasing of WaterSense products, yielding savings through reduced water consumption. The procedure states that water-using products purchased by MSU shall meet the U.S. EPA WaterSense certification when available and practical.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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