Option
Reduce water use in government operations
Reduce water use in government operations
Examples from plans
This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead by example by conserving water use within local government operations. For example, evaluate the potential for installing rainwater collection systems for graywater uses at government facilities | Drought | Water Infrastructure – GeneralPropertyWater Infrastructure – Stormwater | Northwest | Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan (p. 87) |
| Retrofit government facilities with water smart fixtures and technology. | Drought | Property | Southwest | Clark County, Nevada, Community Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (p. 20 (pdf p. 64)) |
| Across municipal operations, track water use and analyze trends at the building level. Reducing water use can prevent or alleviate drought impacts. Consider creating a dashboard to educate staff on water | Drought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterProperty | Southwest | Clark County, Nevada, Community Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (p. 20 (pdf p. 65)) |
| Promote water conservation through updates to municipal irrigation systems. | Drought | Water Infrastructure – Drinking Water | Southwest | Climate Resilient San Diego (p. 58 (pdf p. 64)) |
