The following list details common fixtures and appliances that, if replaced, would result in significant water savings for most businesses:
- Kitchens
- Pre-rinse spray nozzles: Install 1.6gpm pre-rinse spray nozzles
- Dishwashers: Install efficient dishwashers
- Ice-makers: Install an air-cooled ice maker
- Food steamers: Replace with connectionless food steamers
- Install 2.0gpm kitchen aerators with swivels to all kitchen/break room faucets.
Bathrooms
Install 0.5gpm bathroom aerators to all bathroom/hand wash faucets.
Urinals: Replace with 0.5 gallon flush valve kits or waterless urinals
Replace all toilets with High-Efficiency Toilets (1.2 gallons per flush), whether tank-type or flushometer-type toilets.
Install 2.0gpm showerheads in all shower stalls.
Cooling towers: Explore water re-circulation and other technologies
Install a high efficient front-loader clothes washer, if required.