Water efficiency

This article is about water use efficiency by humans. For water-use efficiency in plants, see water-use efficiency.
The Capitol Power Plant uses chillers to increase water efficiency

Water efficiency is the practice of reducing water consumption by measuring the amount of water required for a particular purpose and is proportionate to the amount of essential water used.[1][2] Water efficiency differs from water conservation in that it focuses on reducing waste, not restricting use.[3] Solutions for water efficiency not only focus on reducing the amount of potable water used but also on reducing the use of non-potable water where appropriate (e.g. flushing toilet, watering landscape, etc.).[4] It also emphasizes the influence consumers can have on water efficiency by making small behavioral changes to reduce water wastage, and by choosing more water-efficient products.

  1. ^ Adeyeye, Kemi (2014). Water efficiency in buildings: theory and practices. Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley. p. 6. ISBN 9781118456590.
  2. ^ Vickers, Amy. "Water use and conservation." Amherst, MA Waterplow Press. June 2002. 434>[1] Archived 2022-12-16 at the Wayback Machine Water use and conservation
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  4. ^ "Water Efficiency - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool".