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The Federal Government uses an estimated 148 to 165 billion gallons of potable water annually, enough to supply a state the size of New Jersey or 8 million people.1 Of this amount, a significant percentage can be preserved through water conservation measures targeting:
Sustainable water systems in commercial office buildings are considered a high priority due to:
Moderate efficiency efforts and proper maintenance of water system components can save the Federal Government approximately forty percent of its water and related energy use, leading to beneficial resource, human, and financial implications.
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Image and content courtesy of Sustainable Facilities Tool – U.S. General Services Administration |