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URL: /01/00467.pdf
Section Author: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Abstract: This case study describes how a manufacturer of printed circuit boards has reduced water use by almost 230,000 gallons per day. Cost savings are given with each project description.
Full Title: Reducing Water Use and Wastewater in Food Processing Plants - How One Company Cut Costs
URL: /01/00039.htm
Length: 6 pages
Date: March 1996
Full Work Author: Carawan, Roy E.; Waynick, James B.
Abstract: By implementing a comprehensive water management and waste reduction plan, this chicken processor reduced its BOD load by 77% and its water use by 30%. Equipment repair played a role, but education and communication were the primary tools used.
Section Title: Carlovers Carwash Limited Car Washing Efficiently
Full Title: The Cleaner Production Case Studies Directory
URL: /04/03328.htm
Date: May 1997
Full Work Author: ACCP
Abstract: CarLovers is totally committed to cleaner production practices and each new site employs the latest technology to save on light and heat and conserve and recycle water. All water is filtered and treated for reuse.
Fact Sheets |
URL: /22/21668.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Date: 1998
Full Work Author: National Small Flows Clearinghouse
Full Title: Fact Sheet - Water Efficiency
URL: /22/21669.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: 1998
Full Work Author: National Small Flows Clearinghouse
Full Title: Green Tips - Doing your part - Water conservation tips for industry
URL: /07/06532.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Date: 07/99
Full Work Author: Ontario Ministry of The Environment
Abstract: A quick reference guide of tips for identifying and implementing water saving measures.
Full Title: Long-Term Water Efficiency Plan Template
URL: /42/41984.pdf
Length: 1 page
Date: 2002
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Abstract: Document provides template to prepare long term water efficiency information.
Full Title: Water Conservation for Textile Mills - Waste Reduction Fact Sheet
URL: /01/00026.htm
Length: 3 pages
Date: 1985
Full Work Author: NC Office of Waste Reduction
Abstract: This article discusses the benefits of a textiles water conservation program in terms of pay back and savings in capital and operating costs. Several different water conservation techniques are also presented. Minor edits for the Internet.
Full Title: Water Conservation Tips For Industry
URL: /01/00524.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Full Work Author: CT Department of Environmental Protection
Abstract: Fact sheet developed for manufacturing companies that are interested in identifying methods of reducing industrial water use. Provides information and suggestions based on programs that have previously been successfully implemented by a variety of manufacturers.
Full Title: Water Efficiency - Industry Specific Processes Food
URL: /04/03106.pdf
Length: 10 pages
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: The following sections discuss major water using and waste generating processes in fruit, vegetable, dairy, meat, poultry, and oil processing.
Full Title: Water Efficiency - Industry Specific Processes Textiles
URL: /04/03105.pdf
Length: 8 pages
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: Water is used extensively throughout textile processing operations. Almost all dyes, specialty chemicals, and finishing chemicals are applied to textile substrates from water baths. In addition, most fabric preparation steps, including desizing, scouring, bleaching, and mercerizing, use aqueous systems.
Full Title: Water Efficiency - Industry Specific Processes - Metal Finishing
URL: /04/03097.pdf
Length: 6 pages
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: During the past 15 years, the metal finishing industry has made great strides in reducing water use. In a 1994 survey by the National Association of Metal Finishers, 68 percent of respondents had made substantial reductions in water use through pollution prevention techniques.
Full Title: Water Efficiency - Water Management Options Cleaning and Rinsing Applications
URL: /04/03104.pdf
Length: 6 pages
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: Most industrial an commercial businesses have a variety of cleaning and rinsing applications that can consume large volumes of water. Water efficiency techniques presented here address general water uses for process changeovers, equipment cleanout, parts rinsing, tanks rinsing, line flushing, floor cleaning, and other applications.
Full Title: Water Efficiency - Water Management Options Cooling and Heating
URL: /04/03101.pdf
Length: 8 pages
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: The use of cooling towers represents the largest reuse of water in industrial and commercial applications. Cooling towers offer the means to remove heat from air conditioning systems and from a wide variety of industrial processes that generate excess heat.
Full Title: Water Efficiency - Water Management Options Kitchen and Food Preparation
URL: /04/03103.pdf
Length: 6 pages
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: Although commonly overlooked, there are many ways to reduce water usage in the kitchen. Traditionally, saving water has not been a major consideration of commercial food preparers.
Full Title: Water Efficiency - Water Management Options Landscaping
URL: /04/03102.pdf
Length: 10 pages
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: Irrigation and the care of landscapes is an important target for water efficiency. The demand for water in landscaping has caused many areas of the country to adopt measures to regulate the distribution of water supply.
Full Title: Water Efficiency - Water Management Options Sanitary and Domestic Uses
URL: /04/03100.pdf
Length: 10 pages
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: Often overlooked are the water and cost savings achievable in domestic water usage by commercial and industrial facilities. While water efficiency measures should begin with the highest water use operations such as cooling, cleaning, rinsing, heating etc., many facilities miss the easy improvements that can be made in domestic water devices such as toilets, urinals, sink faucets, and showers.
Full Title: Water Efficiency Measures and Pollution Prevention Strategies
URL: /20/19026.pdf
Length: 1 p.
Date: 7/02
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: Because of increasing water demands and continuing drought, municipalities and water and sewer districts are implementing demand-side management programs to encourage water conservation/efficiency. This fact sheet has brief examples of work done by DPPEA/WRP and offers technical assistance to industrial and municipal clients in implementing a water efficiency/conservation program
Full Title: Wave Saver Water Management Software
URL: /21/20549.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Full Work Author: US EPA, Office of Water, WAVE Program
Articles and Reports |
URL: /01/00139.htm
Length: 10 pages
Date: June 1997
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: 'Water Efficiency' - 'North Carolina's Water supply: A Case for Water Efficiency'
Full Title: Lightening the Load and Drifting Ahead - How Georgia Companies Are Conserving Water
URL: /06/05677.htm
Full Work Author: Gipson, David
Abstract: An article including several brief case studies of Georgia businesses that are conserving water. Conservation estimates are included.
Full Title: Sample Plan - Long-Term Water Efficiency Plan
URL: /42/41983.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: 2002
Full Work Author: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Abstract: Document provides a smpling plan for determing long-term water efficiency.
Full Title: Sludge Treatment and Disposal - Sludge Disposal - Volume 2
URL: /12/11787.pdf
Length: 155 pages
Date: October 1978
Full Work Author: US Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract: Continuation of article on Sludge Treatment (POTW 0058) - This study reports results on incineration, sewage sludge composting and sludge landfills.
Full Title: Water Alliances for Voluntary Efficiency (WAVE)
URL: /21/20547.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: 1992
Full Work Author: US EPA, Office of Water
Manuals |
URL: /24/23296.htm
Date: 2000
Full Work Author: UNEP Sustainable Agri-Food Production and Consumption Forum
Abstract: This document is a guide to the application of Cleaner Production to the fish processing industry, with a focus on the manufacture of fish fillets, canned fish, fish meal and fish oil at fish processing plants.
Full Title: Water Efficiency Guide for Business Managers and Facility Engineers
URL: /23/22629.pdf
Length: 94 pages
Date: October 1994
Full Work Author: State of California - The Resources Agency - Department of Water Resources
Abstract: Offers water use efficiency measures while sustaining production and services. Topics include : water conservation programs, water audits, cooling and heating systems, process and equipment use, sanitary, medical care facilities, landscape irrigation, and case studies.
Full Title: Water Efficiency Manual for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Facilities
URL: /01/00692.pdf
Length: 129 pages
Date: August 1998
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance, et al
Abstract: NC DPPEA's own water efficiency manual for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities includes information for planning and budgeting, information on new water equipment and fixtures, information for new construction or process modifications, and information for drought situations. It covers specific industry processes as well as water management of domestic waste, food preparation, heating and cooling and landscaping uses. Includes many of the fact sheets in the water efficiency core sector as sections of this document.
Web sites |
URL: http://www.gemi.org/water/
Full Work Author: Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI)
Full Title: CWWA - ACEPU
URL: http://www.cwwa.ca/
Full Work Author: Canadian Water and Wastewater Association canadienne des eaux potables et usées
Full Title: Industrial Water Conservation (CD)
URL: http://www.p2pays.org/water/
Full Work Author: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Section Author: Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: This water efficiency site for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities includes information for planning and budgeting, information on new water equipment and fixtures, information for new construction or process modifications, and information for drought situations. It covers specific industry processes as well as water management of domestic waste, food preparation, heating and cooling and landscaping uses.
Full Title: Rocky Mountain Institute - Water
URL: http://www.rmi.org/sitepages/pid128.php
Full Work Author: Rocky Mountain Institute
Abstract: RMI's site's Water page provides information on commercial, industrial, and institutional water efficiency, as well as household water efficiency, water efficiency policy and implementation, water system planning and infrastructure, watersheds, stormwater and stream restoration, and more.
Full Title: Smart Communities Network - Water Efficiency
URL: http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/efficiency/weinfo.shtml
Full Work Author: US DOE Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development
Abstract: The Department of Energy's Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development has created this webpage on water efficiency provides information regarding water efficiency in the following areas: assistance programs, pollution prevention, success stories, codes and ordinances, articles and publications, and educational material. Also has many helpful links to related sites.
Section Title: Recent Additions in Other Water Areas
Full Title: US EPA Office of Water
URL: http://www.epa.gov/water/other_recent.html
Full Work Author: US EPA
Full Title: Water - Use It Wisely
URL: http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/
Full Title: Water Efficiency Program
URL: http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/index.htm
Full Work Author: US EPA
Section Author: EPA Office of Wastewater Management
Abstract: This web site provides an overview of EPA's Water Efficiency Program which is primarily concerned with municipal water use. Efficient water use helps to reduce the need for costly water supply and wastewater treatment facilities, helps maintain stream flows and healthy aquatic habitats, and reduces the energy used to pump, heat and treat water. A broad spectrum of stakeholders, from homeowners to State governments, can find information here that can help them become more water-efficient.
Section Title: Appendix 1 - Water Efficiency Checklists
Full Title: Water Wise Guide For Hampton Roads Business, Commercial, and Industrial Water Customers
URL: http://www.hrwet.org/b&i_guide/app1.htm
Full Work Author: Hampton Roads Water Efficiency Team
Full Title: Water Wiser - The Water Efficiency Clearinghouse
URL: http://awwa.org/Resources/content.cfm?ItemNumber=29269&navItemNumber=156
Full Work Author: American Water Works Association
Abstract: This site provides information on water management, water conservation, water reuse, and irrigation.
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