Water Savers

N.C. State University, Raleigh
To meet the environmental challenge of the 2008 drought, NCSU's Building Maintenance and Operation department evaluated use of water in classrooms, research and office buildings. After tackling the obvious water-using sources, the team developed three criteria for water reuse projects. More information >>>

John Umstead Hospital, Butner
The John Umstead Hospital is a 593-bed psychiatric care facility serving 16 counties in the north central region of the state. The hospital joined the Utility Savings Initiative and created a Conservation Awareness Team in 2003. By redesigning the cooling system for four ice machines to use an existing cooling tower the hospital was able to save 429,000 gallons of water a year. The entire cost of this project was $800, compared to a utility savings on water of $2,016 per year. More information >>>

Duke University, Durham
Facility managers of both the Levine Science Research Center and Gross Chemistry Building on Duke’s campus used practical upgrades to save more than 9 million gallons of water per year between the two facilities. This translated into an annual cost savings of $24,700. More information >>>

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Efforts to use water more sustainably have led to a focus on conservation and efficiency. The university has developed a long-term water efficiency plan, which identifies many opportunities to conserve water. UNC is also promoting behavioral changes, including water conservation and proper watering techniques, through education. More than 160 water-free urinals have been installed throughout campus saving 2.1 millions gallons per year at a utility cost savings of $17,300 annually. More information >>>

Department of Corrections, multiple locations
With 78 facilities across North Carolina, our state prisons are significant water users. The Division of Prisons has developed plans for its facilities to monitor and track water usage and reduce consumption in many ways. More information >>>