| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 76.52 |
| Liaison | Maria Kirrane |
| Submission Date | July 28, 2022 |
University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork
OP-21: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Pat
Mehigan Energy Manager Buildings and Estates |
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 | 60,547 Cubic meters | 138,495.93 Cubic meters |
Potable water use:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use | 60,547 Cubic meters | 138,495.93 Cubic meters |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Period | April 1, 2019 | March 31, 2020 |
| Baseline Period | Jan. 1, 2008 | Dec. 31, 2008 |
A brief description of when and why the water use baseline was adopted:
Availability of information
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 | 20,570.98 | 16,119 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 3,011.41 | 2,674 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 369.75 | 117 |
| Weighted campus users | 17,409.48 | 14,007 |
Potable water use per weighted campus user:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per weighted campus user | 60,547 Cubic meters | 138,495.93 Cubic meters |
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 | 282,364 Gross square meters | 214,406.91 Gross square meters |
Potable water use per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per unit of floor area | 0.21 Cubic meters per square meter | 0.65 Cubic meters per square meter |
Percentage reduction in potable water use per unit of floor area from baseline:
Area of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Vegetated grounds | 0 Hectares | 0 Hectares |
Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds | 60,547 Cubic meters per hectare | 138,495.93 Cubic meters per hectare |
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:
In 2019 the University signed up to the Irish Water Stewardship Program and underwent a water mapping program to determine the significant users of water across the estate. From the mapping exercise a water charter was developed to implement a number of water conservation measures across the Estate. Measures included the fitting of water meters to actively monitor the esates consumption and identify any underground leaks, installation of low flow and flushing devices as well as the installation of auto shut off systems to shut down water supplies when the buildings are closed.
A brief description of the institution's water recovery and reuse initiatives:
The existing drinking fountains across the University were upgraded to auto bottle filling units to minimise the water waste. Signage installed in toilets and labs to turn off taps and report leaks to the B&E office to conserve water use.
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances, equipment, and systems with water-efficient alternatives:
The water flows from taps were checked and reduced where possible and resulted in significant savings. Automatic presence sensors were installed in the Boole Library to eliminate the requirement for a time flushing.
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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