Water Conservation
In an ongoing effort by the University to reduce water consumption in the Living Learning Centers, these water conservation devices have been installed:
• Low-flow Flush-o-Meters – Over 500 installed (uses 1.6 gallons per flush)
• Dual Flush Commode Handles – Over 100 installed (achieves 30-40% decrease in water consumption)
• Water Saving Shower Heads – Over 860 installed (uses 1.2 gallons per minute)
• Bathroom faucet aerators – Over 1200 of these water-saving units have been installed (uses one-half gallon per minute)
• Low Consumption Commodes – Over 40 installed (uses 1.6 gallons per flush)
• Automatic Faucet Shut Offs – Over 150 installed (can achieve 20% water usage drop