Water
Facts
- The average person uses 75 - 100 gallons of water per day
- California has been experiencing drought conditions since 2007
- Last academic year, water use in the residence halls and apartments decreased by 6% from the previous year
Student Housing practices
- Bottle fillers in all residence halls and dining commons
- ENERGY STAR, CEE Tier 3 washing machines
- Toilet retrofit to install 1.6 gpf models
- Chemical-free alternative water treatment systems
- All bathrooms have 1.0 gpm (gallons per minute) faucets and 1.5 gpm showerheads
- Irrigation based on computer system that accounts for current conditions
What you can do
- Take shorter showers, aim for five minutes or less
- Turn off the faucet when not using the water
- Use the washing machine for full loads only
- Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket
- Report leaks using Student Housing's online Service Request service
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