Water Efficiency

OVERVIEW: To further promote and facilitate water efficiency, the Water Efficiency staff research and test new technology to determine applicability for campus use. Some examples of pilot projects that have tested water efficient technology include fixtures, building and research equipment, and landscaping irrigation. See the links below for highlighted projects, water consumption statistics, and information on rebates.

Drought Updates

For updates on water supply and the drought, visit our new Drought Updates page:
http://lbre.stanford.edu/sem/drought_updates

National Fix a Leak Week - March 14 - 20, 2016.

Visit EPA WaterSense and see Leak Facts

COMING SOON - during Fix a Leak Week see features of some of Stanford's Water Saving Heroes!

See the results of Stanford's Smart Irrigation Controller Pilot Study. Stanford partnered with OnPoint EcoSystems and campus residents for this latest pilot study. Participants saw an average of 27% water savings!

Water Efficiency and Conservation Program			Faculty/Staff Housing
			Save20Gallons.org Water-Wise House Call H2Ouse: Home Tour & Take Action pages Water Footprint Calculator Home Water Works: Water Calculator Conservation Tips & Fliers for Residents Free Landscaping Classes California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC) US EPA Climate Ready Water Utilities
Stanford's Water Efficiency Program
Water Efficiency Goals for Stanford Buildings
Water Conservation, Reuse, and Recycling Master Plan
Map of Irrigation Boundaries & Meters
Water Features Design Guidelines
Water Features Map
Water Features Data
Silicon Valley Water Conservation Awards
2009 and 2015 Award Winners

Water Conservation Program Charts & Graphs
Domestic Water Consumption FY2002 - FY2015
Stanford University Domestic Water Consumption FY2014
Stanford University Lake Water Consumption FY2014
Domestic Water Savings by Customer (2001 - 2010)
Fairchild Science Building Water Use FY2004 - FY2012
Beckman Center Water Use FY2004 - FY2012
CIS Water Use FY2004 - FY2012
Medical School Building 2 Water Use FY2004 - FY2012
Medical School Office Building Water Use FY2004 - FY2012
Fact Sheets About:			Rebate Programs (require Water-Wise House Call)
Stanford University's Water Efficiency Program			To schedule a Water-Wise House Call click here or call 1-800-548-1882
Water Efficiency and Conservation Tips			Overview of Rebate Programs
Steam Sterilizers at Stanford			Santa Clara Valley Water District Rebate Programs
Landscape and Irrigation			High Efficiency Clothes Washers
Possible Causes for High Water Consumption			Approved Clothes Washers
Top Performing Water Fixtures			High Efficiency Bathroom Fixtures (Maximum Performance Testing)
Demonstration Programs/Projects
Residential Weather Based (ET) Irrigation Controller Study			Landscape Conversion and Retrofits
Weather Based (ET) Irrigation Controller			Bay Area Eco Gardens
Medical School Retrofits & RO Reuse			Plant Photo Gallery and Irrigation Guide
Real-Time Water Monitoring			Sunset Magazine's "Easy Water-Wise Gardening"
			Water Wise Plant Retailers
			Fact Sheet on Artificial Turf from Santa Clara Valley Water District



Water Efficient Equipment for Labs
Soil Moisture Probes
How to Identify Excessive Water Use



Previously Featured in the "What's New" Section
Water Conservation 101
2015 Earth Day Summary
Results from Water Taste Test 2013 and Website Feedback from Earth Day
Revitalized Waterwise Garden brought to you by the SU Grounds Department
Time to Reduce Your Irrigation Schedule