| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.36 |
| Liaison | Michael Chapman |
| Submission Date | Sept. 20, 2023 |
Nova Scotia Community College
OP-21: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Anna
Jessop Sustainable Development Coordinator Facilities and Engineering |
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 | 15,488,935.80 Gallons | 36,332,375 Gallons |
Potable water use:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use | 15,488,935.80 Gallons | 36,332,375 Gallons |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Period | Sept. 1, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2022 |
| Baseline Period | April 1, 2008 | March 31, 2009 |
A brief description of when and why the water use baseline was adopted:
Nova Scotia Community College started collecting numerical data for the fiscal year of 2008/2009.
Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users":
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 309 | 180 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 2 | 0 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 12,817 | 9,976 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 1,945 | 1,633 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 926 | 63 |
| Weighted campus users | 10,454.75 | 8,704.50 |
Potable water use per weighted campus user:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per weighted campus user | 1,481.52 Gallons | 4,173.98 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 | 2,960,518 Gross square feet | 2,630,560 Gross square feet |
Potable water use per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per unit of floor area | 5.23 Gallons per square foot | 13.81 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 | 390 Acres | 390 Acres |
Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds | 39,715.22 Gallons per acre | 93,159.94 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:
Water use reduction is an important Key Performance Indicator for NSCC Facilities and Engineering. It is included as a KPI in our annual report, both College-wide and on a facility-level basis. These results are shared with Campus sustainability committees and posted publicly on-campus. In new construction projects, water use reduction technologies are highlighted in green building tours. Water refill stations are installed in every NSCC Campus and staff and students are encouraged to use them to reduce consumption of bottled water.
A brief description of the institution's water recovery and reuse initiatives:
At the NSCC Centre for the Built Environment graywater and stormwater are collected for irrigation of green roofs and bio-walls.
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances, equipment, and systems with water-efficient alternatives:
Retrofitting practices employed by NSCC include the installation of:
Low flow faucets,
Low flow toilets and waterless urinals,
High pressure nozzles on hoses,
Installation of pressure reducing valve (PRV),
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:
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.