Designing a school that is water conscious consists but are not limited to these conservation practices. These are ways in which districts can begin implementing change in the greater society.
- Sustainable Plumbing- Implementing high efficiency low flush toilets in schools, along with quick on/off sink faucets will help lower the daily use of water in schools.
- Sustainable Landscape- Landscape the school depending on the climate of the school and implement native plants that will help conserve water in your area. Check out these websites for particular drought resistant plants.
- http://www.californiagardens.com/Lists/Drought_Tolerant_List.htm
- http://www.bewaterwise.com/great_native.html
- Water Restoration- This includes rerouting rain water or any other excess usage for recycled use such as sprinklers and other watering devices.
- Aquatic Development- Schools that are able to implement swimming pools, should look into salt water and solar heated pooling options. Solar heated pools use the suns energy to heat the pool, using solar panel pool covers.
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