Program Assistance
Utility Savings Initiative The Utility Savings Initiative is a comprehensive, multi-programmed approach to reduce utility expenditures and resource use in state buildings.

Reference
Non-essential water use definition for N.C. Government Agencies and Universities.

Water Conservation by the Sustainable, Energy Efficient Buildings Advisory Committee Legislative Report - Recommendations for modifications to the State Construction Manual regarding water consumption reductions.

Water Efficiency Manual for Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Facilities
Comprehensive water manual for short- and long-term solutions to the state's dwindling water supply.

N.C. Division of Water Quality Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual

N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Landscape Management Plan

Xeriscaping (28 pp.) - Xeriscaping is the practice of landscaping design that focuses on using drought tolerant plant species, typically native to the area that can result in enormous savings in water use for irrigation.

EPA's Green Infrastructure Municipal Handbook A series of documents to help local officials implement green infrastructure in their communities. Handbook topics cover issues such as financing, operation and maintenance, incentives, designs, codes & ordinances, and a variety of other subjects.

UNC Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has employed a number of storm water best management practices in new and retrofit construction on campus over the past few years. These include porous pavement, vegetated roofs, infiltration beds and cisterns.

Safe Drinking Water Guide for Owners of non-transient, non-community

Presentations
Materials from June 2009 NC Project Green Webinar "The Role of Reclaimed Water in a Sustainable Approach"

• The Role of Reclaimed Water in a Sustainable Approach - Drivers, Benefits, Challenges, Don Safrit (McKim and Creed)
• Current Regulations & Status of Proposed Reuse Rule Enhancements, Jon Risgaard (N.C. Division of Water Quality)
• Case Example - UNC - Chapel Hill and OWASA Reclaimed Water Distribution System, Sally Hoyt (UNC) and Pat Davis (OWASA)
  • Resolution Approving OWASA's Rainwater Harvesting Systems Requirements and Charges, September 2007
  • Evaluation of the Proposed OWASA Water Reclamation System for Production of Non-Potable Reuse Water for UNC Chapel Hill, May 2005
  • Changes in Water Conservation Requirements Go Into Effect for OWASA Customers, June 17, 2009
• Case Example - N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Wastewater Reclamation System On-Site, Pat McNeese (NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores)
  • Cistern Fact Sheet
  • Water Reclamation Fact Sheet

Materials from May 2009 NC Project Green Internal Water Efficiciency Programs & Strategies for Government Agencies

• Internal Water Efficiency Programs & Assessment Strategies - Terry Albrecht, Waste Reduction Partners
• Water Efficiency Planning & Indoor Technologies - Lloyd Hathcock, director, Niagara Conservation
• Landscape Management Plan - N.C. Dept. of Cultural Resources
• Purchasing Term Contract 445B - N.C. Dept. of Administration
• Water Survey Data Sheet - N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance

Tools
Water Efficiency in Commercial Bathrooms Fact Sheet shows how water-efficiency measures can lower water and energy bills as well as improve operations.

Cistern Fact Sheet - N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores' cisterns promote conservation education by demonstrating stormwater runoff abatement, and conservation of municipal water.

Water Reclamation Fact Sheet - The system is used to reclaim waste water at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores facility and re-circulate it into the building for limited uses reducing the amount of municipal water used.

During 2002 drought, state agencies and universities implemented many water conservation practices. Listed below are some of the areas where state agencies improved water conservation measures through reductions or information sharing.

• Communication
• Cooling and Boilers
• Equipment
• Long Term Measures
• Preventative Maintenance
• Special Circumstances
• Watering
• Waterwise Checklist

Public Water Systems using groundwater in North Carolina

Maintaining and Restoring Urban Riparian Buffers

How to Read Your Water Meter H20use site explains step-by-step how to read the meter, but recommends checking with the utility first. Reading your meter helps determine how much water is being used and helps check for leaks.

National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities Water Conservation Resource List Links, books and journal articles on water efficiency, water recycling and plumbing issues in school buildings and grounds.

Green Roofs: The forgotten elements in urban stormwater management (PowerPoint)