Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 62.14
Liaison Michael Lizotte
Submission Date April 9, 2023

STARS v2.2

University of North Carolina, Charlotte
OP-21: Water Use

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.33 / 5.00 Michael Lizotte
University Sustainability Officer
Facilities Planning
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Level of ”Physical Risk Quantity” for the institution’s main campus as indicated by the World Resources Institute Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas:
Medium to High

Total water withdrawal (potable and non-potable combined):
Performance Year Baseline Year
Total water withdrawal 179,263,000 Gallons 180,673,000 Gallons

Potable water use:
Performance Year Baseline Year
Potable water use 179,263,000 Gallons 180,673,000 Gallons

Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
Start Date End Date
Performance Period July 1, 2021 June 30, 2022
Baseline Period July 1, 2002 June 30, 2003

A brief description of when and why the water use baseline was adopted:

Baseline year is Fiscal Year 2003-2004. This baseline year corresponds to the baseline year set by North Carolina Senate Bill 668 regarding energy and water conservation at UNC campuses.


Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users":
Performance Year Baseline Year
Number of students resident on-site 6,030 4,286
Number of employees resident on-site 15 10
Number of other individuals resident on-site 0 0
Total full-time equivalent student enrollment 27,599.25 16,654
Full-time equivalent of employees 3,658.52 1,935
Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education 1,307.50 199
Weighted campus users 23,973.95 14,866.50

Potable water use per weighted campus user:
Performance Year Baseline Year
Potable water use per weighted campus user 7,477.41 Gallons 12,153.03 Gallons

Percentage reduction in potable water use per weighted campus user from baseline:
38.47

Gross floor area of building space:
Performance Year Baseline Year
Gross floor area 9,616,267 Gross square feet 3,273,169 Gross square feet

Potable water use per unit of floor area:
Performance Year Baseline Year
Potable water use per unit of floor area 18.64 Gallons per square foot 55.20 Gallons per square foot

Percentage reduction in potable water use per unit of floor area from baseline:
66.23

Area of vegetated grounds:
Performance Year Baseline Year
Vegetated grounds 625 Acres 777 Acres

Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds:
Performance Year Baseline Year
Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds 286,820.80 Gallons per acre 232,526.38 Gallons per acre

Percentage reduction in total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds from baseline:
-23.35

A brief description of the institution's water-related behavior change initiatives:
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A brief description of the institution's water recovery and reuse initiatives:
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A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances, equipment, and systems with water-efficient alternatives:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s water conservation and efficiency efforts is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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