| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.16 |
| Liaison | Rebecca Walker |
| Submission Date | Feb. 6, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Southern Oregon University
OP-22: Water Consumption
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.29 / 7.00 |
Roxane
Beigel-Coryell Sustainability & Recycling Coordinator Facilities Management & Planning |
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Water consumption, 2005 baseline year:
266,737.04
Cubic meters
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Water consumption, performance year :
248,813.44
Cubic meters
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List the start and end dates of the water consumption performance year:
July 2011-June 2012
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On-campus residents, 2005:
1,008
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Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
3,678
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Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
1,407
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On-campus residents, performance year:
1,137
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Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
3,690
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Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
2,444
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Time period for weighted campus user (list the consecutive 12 month period that most closely overlaps with water consumption performance year):
July 2011-June 2012
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Indication of whether institution has a stated commitment to water use reduction goals:
Yes
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A brief description of the plan of action to achieve water use reduction goals:
SOU's Campus Master Plan states:
The University will make a coordinated effort to reduce water consumption through the following means:
• Review of landscape irrigation practices, including exploration of xeriscape landscapes where appropriate;
• Use of low-flow fixtures and other emerging technologies that demonstrate significant water savings;
• Future buildings projects will assess the feasibility of both greywater and rainwater reuse for appropriate purposes such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and cooling water; and
• Replace existing manual irrigation systems with automated irrigation system to increase efficiency and reduce consumption of TID water.
The water conservation measures taken in the LEED Platinum Higher Education Center has resulted in annual domestic water use of 53% less than code. Additionally, the project includes on-site storm water management, and water-efficient landscaping resulting in a 50% reduction in outdoor water usage.
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The website URL where information about the institution’s water conservation initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
http://www.sou.edu/sustainable/hec.html
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