Water is a part of any business operating cost whether it gets used for industrial processes, restrooms, or cleaning and landscaping. There are many ways to reduce water use while meeting all of your business needs.

QUICK TIPS

• Use signs to encourage conservation in employee kitchens, locker rooms, employee and customer restrooms and other locations.
• Conduct water audits of facilities. Discuss findings.
• Assign an employee to determine and monitor the quantity and purpose of water use and to identify waste.
• Set attainable goals to reduce water use.
• Post information about steps taken toward water-efficiency and list replacements of fixtures and devices.
• Offer incentives to employees whose water-saving suggestions also save your company money.
• Track and report progress. Read water meters weekly to monitor conservation success and let employees know how they're doing.

QUICK TIPS

• When cleaning with water, use budgeted amounts.
• Sweep materials from floors instead of washing down, or use a water broom.
• Check your water distribution system for leaks.
• Repair dripping faucets and toilets that run continuously or leak.
• Install water-saving devices to decrease consumption, such as toilet dams, flappers, flow reduction valves, faucet aerators, and cooling system devices.
• Install automatic shut-off nozzles on all hoses used to clean vehicles.
• Use car washes that recycle water.