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Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Water-Efficiencyfor Offices in Santa Monica
Luis SuarezWater ProgramsSustainable Works
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Santa Monica’s Water Supply
Depleting reservoir levels
86% of water is imported
Traveling 400 miles
Metropolitan Water District (86%)Private Water Agency
City-OwnedGroundwater Wells (12%)
SMURRF (2%)Recycles Urban Runoff
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Dry conditions =extreme fire
danger
Loss of crops
Rural and urbaneconomic loss
Next year: uncertain supplies
State Water Supply Challenges
Decreasing Sierra Snow Pack
2008 Court Decisions
• ~30% Water reduction due to decreasing Salmon and Delta Smelt in Bay- Delta
•L.A. Aqueduct Reductions
Drought
Population increasing in Southern California
CA 3rd year of drought
Colorado River 10th year of drought
Drought In Western U.S.Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
It will take more than one extremely wet winter for storage levels to recover
- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA)
2005 2009
Excessive Urban
Runoff
Excessive Water Waste
Increasing Water Demand
Contamination of Santa Monica’s Groundwater Wells
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Water Supply Problems
Some Santa Monica City wells will not be usable for another 1 to 2 years – City of S.M. Office of Sustainability
and Environment
Excessive energy and
greenhouse gases to
import water
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Water + Energy = Watergy
20% of California's energy is required to transport our water
- California Energy Commission
Our Goals:
Keep within ourallocated amount especially during the summer months
Eliminate water waste
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Water Shortage Response Plan
Santa Monica CityCouncil declared anAdvisory Level effective July 1,
2009
The City of Santa Monica is
requesting that all water customers
voluntarily reduce water use
by 10%
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Stage 1 – 15% Reduction
Stage 2 – 20% Reduction
Stage 3 – 30% Reduction
Stage 4 – 50% Reduction
Advisory– 10% ReductionIn Effect
City-Wide Water Reduction Goals
Businesses will receive
a water allowancebased on their
previousyear’s water use.
Stages 1- 4 requiremandatory
rationing through waterallowances
(budgets)
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Stage 1 – 95% Allowance
Stage 2 – 90% Allowance
Stage 3 – 85% Allowance
Stage 4 – 80% Allowance
Business Water Supply Allowance
Customers that have a
dedicated landscape
water meter will receive
a water allowance based on their
previousyear’s water use.
Stages 1- 4 require mandatory
rationing through waterallowances
(budgets).
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Stage 1 – 85% Allowance
Stage 2 – 80% Allowance
Stage 3 – 70% Allowance
Stage 4 – 50% Allowance
Landscape Water Allowance
RestroomsKitchenLandscapingEmployee
EducationCustomer
Education
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Office Solutions
Upgrade urinals from 1.0 gal/flush to0.5 gallons gal/flush or install waterless
urinals
Upgrade toiletsfrom 1.6 gal/flush or
greaterto 1.28 gal/flush or less
ordual flush
Install low-flow aerators of
2.5 gal/min or less
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Restrooms
Check with the City of Santa Monica for possible rebates or free products
Flush Urinal
Tank Type
Faucet with aerator
Faucet
High-Efficiency Urinal
High-Efficiency Toilet
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Kitchen
Install low-flow aerators of
2.5 gal/min for kitchens
Turn off water when washing the
dishes
Report leaks and fix immediately
Operate dishwasher onlywhen completely loaded.
Check with the City of Santa Monica for possible rebates or free products
Landscaping uses 40% of a property’s total water use.– S.M. Office of Sustainability and the Environment
Adjust sprinklers to prevent runoff
Install rotating nozzles on all sprinkler spray heads
Install drip irrigation – retrofit existing sprinklers to drip
Set controller start time between 4 am - 5 am
Upgrade to a weather based "Smart" irrigation controller
Install a rain barrel or redirect downspouts to landscaping
Rebates may be available
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Landscaping
Reduce lawn to climate appropriate plants
To reduce evaporation, applymulch
Use a broom to clean driveways and sidewalks
Always send wastewater to landscaping or the sewer not the storm drain
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Landscaping
Reduce water use 80% and reduce maintenance 40%, by installing water efficient irrigation and climate
appropriate plants
Insert Pay Check Tip Sheet
Understand and review your
water bill monthly forindications of leaks,
spikesor other problems.
Use leak detecting tablets or
food coloring to detect leaks
In toilets
Request a free Water Assessment from the
City of Santa Monica
Direct gardeners to the City’s
free Landscape & Irrigation training
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
A leaking toilet can waste over 1,000 gallons of water per month.
– City of S.M. Office of Sustainability and Environment
Employee Education
Bathroom and Kitchen Mirror
Clings:Post “Save Water Now”
clings to mirror to promote water conservation
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
It takes 8 glasses of water to wash 1 glass – City of S.M. Office of Sustainability and the Environment
Save water now.
Turn off the faucet while washing hands. Report any leaks to
management.
Thank you!
Customer Education
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Resources
For Free Business Greening Consultation:
Sustainable Works Business Greening Program(310) 458-8716 ext. 2 (310) 434-3668 FAX
For Qualified Rebate Products:Save A Buck Rebate Program1-877-728-2282www.mwdsaveabuck.comwww.bewaterwise.com
For Landscape Grant and Landscape Information:
Bay Saver Program1-866-728-3229www.sustainablesme.org/landscape
For more information
about the watershortage andconservation tips,www.water.smgov.net
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
City of Santa Monica Resources
Water Resources Protection Programs: (310) 458-8235 www.smgov.net/epwm/utilities
Urban Runoff/Water Conservation: (310) 458-2213 www.smepd.org
Household Hazardous Waste Facility: (310) 458-2255
To report pollution - Pollution Prevention Hotline: (310) 458-8945
Food Service Container Ban: (310) 458-4925 www.smepd.org/container
Clean Bay Restaurant Certification: (310) 458-8235
Keep SavingSanta
Monica’sWater!
Introduction Office SolutionsConclusion
Water Is a Limited Resource