Water conserving fixtures can significantly reduce water use in sanitary and kitchen facilities in commercial offices, industrial buildings, and residential dwellings. Process Water . Manufacturers, food and beverage processors, schools, health care facilities, and laundries use substantial amounts of water in their processes. Reductions can be achieved in the amount of water used by installing water saving devices, implementing new or modified processes, and reusing water. Landscaping plans tailored to the specific nature of the local environment can greatly reduce water use.
Appropriate landscaping includes using water conserving plants in hot and dry regions.
Landscape irrigation is also a key area where water use can be reduced. President Clinton recently signed a Presidential Memorandum calling for the establishment of guidelines for Federal facility managers on how to implement water conservation techniques in conjunction with landscaping activities. Other References Maddaus, W.O. 1989. Water Conservation . American Water Works Association.