Apartment Water Conservation Checklist

Water is the most important material for living organisms. It is the most abundant compound found in all organisms. The country has gone green and everyone is adopting their best on helping the environment. In cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Hyderabad demand for water is increasing day-by-day and it has become challenging to meet rising demand.

Following is checklist for apartment complex for water conservation.

Important checklist for water conservation

An apartment complex can play a vital role in saving water. Water conservation helps in bringing down the water bill, saving money and environment. Apartment owners and its residents can come up with innovative ideas and techniques for water conservation. Water conservation can be successful in Apartment with co-operation of all apartment owners and its residents. Following is checklist for apartment complex for water conservation.

• Trained property manager: A property manager plays vital role in management of property or apartment. A trained property manager can manage water systems such as saving water in swimming pool, proper management of waste water, detection of leakage etc. If a property manager is not aware of proper water conservation methods and wastewater management, the whole system will collapse over time leading to huge water loss.

• Individual metering: A study of water billing practices in the multifamily residential sector has found that the practice of installing individual water meters on multi-family apartment units and billing based on actual consumption results in water savings of 15% or 8,000 gallons per unit per year. Individual metering to each flat rewards water conservation and punishes excess use.

• Recycled water: The use of recycled water in horticulture, industry as well as in residential areas has grown considerably over the past decade. Increasing the use of recycled water helps conserve drinking water supplies, lessens the impact on the marine environment and makes use of a valuable resource. The treated water is estimated to cost Rs. 5 to Rs. 8 a kilo-liter Comparing to a stated production cost of Rs. 18 a kilo-liter for fresh water.

• Rainwater Harvesting: Rainwater harvesting system is collection of rainwater from the surface which directly receives rainfall. In domestic or residential Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Systems rainwater from the house roof is collected in a storage vessel or tank for use during the periods of scarcity. For some state Rainwater Harvesting system is mandatory. Rainwater harvesting system can be either Rooftop rainwater harvesting where water stored in specially designed storage vessel or tank for use during the periods of scarcity or Rainwater harvesting can be artificial groundwater recharging. To enhance nature recharge of rain water, avoid pavements since unpaved surfaces have more percolation rate.

• Greywater System: Greywater is wastewater from non-toilet plumbing systems such as hand basins, washing machines, showers and baths. Greywater is easier to treat and recycle than blackwater (water from the toilets), because of lower levels of contaminants. Greywater systems have the potential to save a third of domestic mains water usage. Some kitchen water is also treated as blackwater because water that has been used for washing dishes has high content of organic material. To install a greywater system, the existing plumbing will be modified to have a dual supply network. If used for irrigation, a sign should be placed to notify others that there is greywater present to ensure it will not come in contact with any edible plants or with children.

• Dual piping: Installing dual piping for an apartment helps to save 40% of drinking water consumed by a family. Dual piping plays vital role in water conservation and reducing consumption of drinking water. It is unwise to use drinking water for flushing down water in toilet, washing cars, floors etc. Your apartment can be installed with dual piping or the existing plumbing can be modified to dual supply network. Fresh water is supplied for the ‘first use’ activities such as drinking, bathing, washing and kitchen use and a recycled water such as treated water, rainwater, greywater etc for washing floors, flushing toilet, watering garden, washing vehicles etc. According to source, if the population continues to grow and demand for water hits new highs, then the crisis could escalate and the city may run out of water within fifteen years.

• Water leak detector: A water leak detection system can be an invaluable addition to any home or office. Water leaks can and do happen at any time usually when you are not home or when you are asleep. A water leak detector or water leak detection system can alert you of any possible plumbing malfunctions in your home or apartment. Even a small leakage can cause huge water losses.

The above checklist helps in water conservation in apartment and helps you to save money and environment. It is unwise to use drinking water for flushing down water in toilet, washing cars, floors etc. Installing Rainwater Harvesting system in apartment is one of the solution for water problems in apartment complexes. Water conservation is important to save money and better future. Even a small leakage can cause huge water losses. Apartment owners and its residents can come up with innovative ideas and techniques for water conservation.

The table below shows approximately how much water is wasted daily, much of which can be reused.

Water conservation is first and important things to be considered in your home, office or apartment. Apartment owners can form a group or association of water-conscious people and encourage others such as your family, friends and neighbors for new ways to conserve water. Water conservation helps to save water and techniques such as Greywater system, Rainwater Harvesting etc helps to avoid wasting of drinking water by flushing down water in toilet, washing cars, floors etc.

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