Water Conservation Products

Power Plants, District Plants, HVAC and Equipment

The following links contain information about power plants, district plants, HVAC, and other equipment and systems that promote the conservation and efficient use of water.

Fixtures and Appliances

The following links contain information about water efficient appliances, fixtures and home water treatment systems.

General

• WaterSense (EPA) - labelling program for water efficient fixtures.

• Food Service Technology Center (FSTC) - the FSTC promotes energy and water efficiency in foodservice. The website includes design, equipment, testing, education, and publications.

• Energy Star (EPA) - labelling program for energy efficient appliances that also conserve water.

• Water Saving Gadgets Make a Splash - toilets, showerheads and faucets.

Clothes Washer

• Consortium for Energy Efficiency - water efficient clothes washers.

• Residential Dishwashers (EPA) - Energy Star describes the specifications for qualified residential dishwashers, provides a buying guide, and contains a list of qualified residential dishwashers for download. It also contains a savings calculator and special offers.

• Laundry Rooms Save Water - benefits of common area laundry rooms in apartments.

Dishwasher

• Residential Dishwashers (EPA) - Energy Star describes the specifications for qualified residential dishwashers, provides a buying guide, and contains a list of qualified residential dishwashers for download. It also contains a savings calculator and special offers.

Evaporative Cooler

• Installing and Maintaining Evaporative Coolers - Home Energy Magazine

• Two Stage Evaporative Cooling - Home Energy magazine

Faucets

• Bathroom Sink Faucets & Accessories (EPA) - the WaterSense site contains information about labelled products, the specification for complying products, and a search function to find labelled products.
• Commercial and Residential Faucets (CUWCC) - the California Urban Water Conservation Council contains information including studies on "hands free" sensor operated faucets.

Hot Water Heaters and On-Demand Systems

• How Hot Water Recirculating Systems Work - AsktheBuilder.com

• Hot Water Circulating Systems - chilipepperapp.com 

• Solar Assisted Recirculating Loop - to heat water

• Water Heater - How it works - Popular Mechanics

• Water Heaters and Energy Efficiency - Home Energy Magazine

Toilets and Urinals

• Toilets (EPA) - the WaterSense site contains information about labelled toilets, the specifications for complying toilets, and a search function to locate labelled toilets.
• Urinals (EPA) - the WaterSense site contains information about labelled urinals, the specifications for complying urinals, and a search function to locate labelled urinals.

• Composting Toilet World - information about composting toliets

Commercial Food and Laundry

The following links contain information about appliances used in commercial kitchens and laundries.

• Commercial Food Services (CUWCC) - the California Urban Water Conservation Council website has information on commercial dishwashers, food steamers, ice-makers, and pre-rinse spray valves.

• Commercial Dishwashing (AWE) - the Alliance for Water Efficiency describes operating principles of commercial dishwashers and makes comparisons between traditional and water saving models.

• Commercial Dishwashers (EPA) - Energy Star describes the specifications for qualified commercial dishwashers and contains links to case studies. A list of qualified commercial dishwashers is available for download as well as guidance on how to locate incentives.

• Commercial Ice Machines (EPA) - Energy Star describes the specifications for qualified commercial ice machines and contains links to case studies. A list of qualified commercial ice machines is available for download as well as guidance on how to locate incentives.

• Commercial Steam Cookers (EPA) - Energy Star describes the specifications for qualified commercial steam cookers and contains links to case studies. A list of qualified commercial steam cookers is available for download as well as guidance on how to locate incentives.

Lab and Medical

The following links contain information about water consuming technologies in laboratories and medical facilities.

• Medical and Healthcare Systems (CUWCC) - the California Urban Water Conservation Council has information including a sterilizer savings report, reports on x-ray film process retrofit, green building for the health care industry, and reports on medical retrofits.

Repairs and Water Savings

The following links contain information about home plumbing maintenence, repairs, and water leak detection.

• Water Leak Detection Tips - City of Honolulu

• Water Fountains - a perspective from Arizona

• Plumbing Questions and Answers - home plumbing repair tips

Meters and Monitoring Equipment

The following links contain information about how to read home water meters and how to use your meter to check for leaks.

• How to Read Your Water Meter - Albuquerque/Bernalillo Water Utility Authorit

• Read Your Water Meter - City of San Diego

• Checking for Water Leaks - City of San Diego

Irrigation

The following links contain information about irrigation practices and technology that promote the conservation and efficient use of water.

• Landscape Irrigation Technologies (CUWCC) - this site from the California Urban Water Conservation Center discusses research and savings studies, contains a link to the California Smart Controller Study Final Report, and has a link to irrigation controller manufacturers.

Swimming Pools and Spas

The following links contain information about basic pool and spa maintenence, as well as information about how to detect leaks.

• Aqua Online - pool industry magazine and resource

• Glossary of Swimming Pool Terms - PoolSpa.com

• Pool Maintenance Tips - Spads Inc.

• More Maintenence Tips - PoolSpa.com
• Volume Calculator - PoolSpa.com

• How to Detect Swimming Pool Leaks - OntheHouse.com

• Swimming Pools Soak Up the Sun - Home Energy Magazine