Water-Efficient Homes New Development WaterWater--Efficient Homes Efficient Homes New DevelopmentNew Development

Metropolitan Water District of Southern CaliforniaJune 2, 2009

BuildersBuilders

PartnershipsPartnerships

Building Industry AssociationBuilding Industry Association of Southern Californiaof Southern California

Green Building Collaboration Green Building Collaboration

Residential Water UseResidential Water Use

Source: AWWA Research Foundation 1999 Residential End Uses of Water Study

Water Conserving FeaturesWater Conserving Features

• Standard: New Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances

• Low Water Use

• Increased Efficiency

• Eliminate water waste

• Water Savings: uses up to 50% less water than standard landscapes

LandscapesLandscapes

Sustainable Sustainable DesignsDesigns

StateState--ofof--thethe--Art Art Irrigation SystemsIrrigation Systems

• Standard: Irrigation Association SWAT

• “Smart Water Application Technologies”

• Water Savings: 20% more efficient than standard controllers

Smart Controllers

Smart Controllers

• Standard: EPA WaterSense

• Technology Choices:• Dual Flush

• Pressure-Assisted

• Gravity Fed

• Water Savings: 20% more efficient than ULFTs

High Efficiency

Toilets

High Efficiency

Toilets

• Standard: HECW with Water Factor of 4.0 or lower

• Technology Choices:• CEE list for manufacturers’

self-reported ratings

• Water Savings: up to 50% more efficient than standard washers

High Efficiency Washers

High Efficiency Washers

•• Implementing Water Conservation GoalsImplementing Water Conservation Goals•• Executive TeamExecutive Team

•• Marketing and SalesMarketing and Sales

•• Project ManagerProject Manager

•• Landscape ArchitectLandscape Architect

•• PurchasingPurchasing

•• Other Trades and SuppliersOther Trades and Suppliers

•• Water AgenciesWater Agencies

Team ApproachTeam Approach

Contact InfoContact Info

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Carolyn SchafferCarolyn Schaffer(213) 217(213) 217--62446244cschaffer@mwdh2o.comcschaffer@mwdh2o.com