Here are some examples of common conservation technologies that can be installed to save water and operating costs.
| End Use |
Conservation Technology |
| Kitchen |
| Faucet |
Faucet aerator |
| Dishwasher |
Water efficient models; automatic shut off |
| Garbage disposal |
Garbage strainer |
| Bathroom |
| Faucet |
Faucet aerator; automatic shut-off; infrared faucet; self-closing faucet |
| Toilet |
Ultra low flush toilets (3L and 6L) |
| Urinal |
Ultra low flush and "waterless" urinals |
| Shower |
Low flow showerhead |
| Laundry |
| Washing Machine |
Horizontal axis washing machine; continuous batch washer; rinse water reclamation; wash water reclamation; computer automated control system |
| Sanitation |
| Facility Cleaning |
Dry extraction carpet cleaning system; automatic shut-off valves; pressure-reducing valves |
| Sterilizer/autoclave |
Flow-metering; control valves; air pressure host |
| Equipment washing |
Wastewater Reclamation |
| Irrigation |
| Spraying |
Moisture sensors and timers; rainfall sensors |
| Planting |
Low water use plants and shrubs; replace lawn |
| Decorative water items |
Recycle; reclamation of water |
| Recirculating Cooling |
| Cooling tower |
Conductivity control, maintenance of make-up valves; recycling; add acid to reduce carbonate scale |
| Evaporative cooler |
Recirculating pumps; eliminate excessive bleed-off |
| Boiler |
Eliminate excessive blowdown; eliminate mixing valve water; ion exchange |
| Once-Thru Cooling |
| Air Conditioner |
Air-cooled equipment; reduce flow rate |
| Air Compressor |
Connect to recirculating cooling system |
| Vacuum pump |
Convert to mechanical vacuum pump |
Adapted from "Best Available Technologies Program: Industrial/Commercial Water Uses Conservation Opportunities" by Black & Veatch