| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.70 |
| Liaison | Tracey Coronado |
| Submission Date | April 5, 2021 |
Missouri State University
OP-21: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.73 / 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 Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas:
Total water withdrawal (potable and non-potable combined):
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water withdrawal | 104,902,743.27 Gallons | 126,441,851.84 Gallons |
Potable water use:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use | 104,902,743.27 Gallons | 126,441,851.84 Gallons |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Period | July 1, 2018 | June 30, 2019 |
| Baseline Period | July 1, 2016 | June 30, 2017 |
A brief description of when and why the water use baseline was adopted:
This new baseline was adopted along with the overall energy baseline to continually improve performance by updating to a more current baseline. The FY2017 baseline was adopted this year.
Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users":
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 3,344 | 4,058 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 17 | 17 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 7 | 7 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 18,463 | 18,720 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 2,104 | 2,129 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 6,259 | 4,132 |
| Weighted campus users | 11,578.25 | 13,563.50 |
Potable water use per weighted campus user:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per weighted campus user | 9,060.33 Gallons | 9,322.21 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 | 5,583,224 Gross square feet | 5,446,182 Gross square feet |
Potable water use per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per unit of floor area | 18.79 Gallons per square foot | 23.22 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 | 35 Acres | 35 Acres |
Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds | 2,997,221.24 Gallons per acre | 3,612,624.34 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:
A brief description of the institution's water recovery and reuse initiatives:
Missouri State University utilizes an underground stormwater collection at the Darr Agricultural Center. 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:
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.
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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