Water Goals
Goal: 10% reduction by 2012, based on 2005 numbers.
CU-Boulder already uses ditch water to irrigate a majority of main campus, and continues to build new buildings with low flow fixtures. In addition to these, the campus has been investigating areas of water re-use on the Williams Village campus and will continue to look for re-use opportunities when they are acceptable.
Other initiatives include:
- Bathroom retrofits of existing buildings
- 890 toilet fixtures modified with dual flush handles
- Williams Village Irrigation Infrastructure
- Targeted water conservation of 40 percent
- Porter cold room conversions
- Potable water was previously being used for heat rejection; now chilled water is being used
- Exploring the use of recycled water for campus car wash