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Addressing the Statewide Drought
Water Efficiency Strategies2014
OverviewIntroductionTerminologyCurrentlyWater Conservation Efforts ResultsRisks and ExposureQ&A
“On average, 75 percent of the state’s averageannual precipitation occurs between Novemberand March, with half of it occurring betweenDecember and February” (CA Water Board, 2012).
Currently we are at 20% of average precipitation… trends suggest that by the close of the precipitation period in March we will be see the driest year on record in the state!
Introduction
Moral of the Story:
Fresh water is rare and precious.
Introduction
TerminologyCCF: Measure of liquid volume referring to one
hundred cubic feet or 748 gallons.Drought: “There are many ways that drought can
be defined. Some ways can be quantified, such as meteorological drought (period of below normal precipitation) or hydrologic drought (period of below average runoff), others are more qualitative in nature (shortage of water for a particular purpose). There is no universal definition of when a drought begins or ends. Drought is a gradual phenomenon” (CA Water Board, 2012).
Terminology: State of EmergencyState agencies, led by the Department of
Water Resources, will execute a statewide water conservation campaign to make all Californians aware of the drought and encourage personal actions to reduce water usage. This campaign will be built on the existing Save Our Water campaign (www.saveourh20.org) and will coordinate with local water agencies. This campaign will call on Californians to reduce their water usage by 20 percent.
Terminology: State of Emergency Local urban water suppliers and municipalities are
called upon to implement their local water shortage contingency plans immediately in order to avoid or forestall outright restrictions that could become necessary later in the drought season. Local water agencies should also update their legally required urban and agricultural water management plans, which help plan for extended drought conditions. The Department of Water Resources will make the status of these updates publicly available.
Terminology: State of EmergencyState agencies, led by the Department of
General Services, will immediately implement water use reduction plans for all state facilities. These plans will include immediate water conservation actions, and a moratorium will be placed on new, non-essential landscaping projects at state facilities and on state highways and roads.
Currently: Water Usage
FY06-07 FY07-08 FY08-09 FY09-10 FY10-11 FY11-12 FY12-13 -
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
CANCSM + DOSKYTotal
Currently: Gross Square Footage
2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 20102011/2012 -
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
1,800,000
CSM/District OfficeCañadaSkyline *Total
Currently: Water Charges
FY06-07 FY07-08 FY08-09 FY09-10 FY10-11 FY11-12 FY12-13 $-
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
CANCSM + DOSKYTotal
Currently: Cost Per CCF*Campus Provider Meters Per
Campus2013 Costs
per CCF
Cañada College
Redwood City 1 $6.63
College of San Mateo
Cal Water 1 $4.85
Skyline College
City of San Bruno
4 $6.28
Average $5.92
*Does not include applicable surcharges
Currently: Cost Per CCF*
FY02-03 FY03-04 FY04-05 FY05-06 FY06-07 FY07-08 FY08-09 FY09-10 FY10-11 FY11-12 FY12-13$0.00
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
$7.00
$8.00
$9.00
$10.00
CANCSMSKY
*Includes all applicable surcharges
Water Conservation: Process in SummaryLeverage Existing practices, policies,
procedures and technologies
Commission Irrigation Systems
and Conduct Water Audits
Engage Students, Staff and
Community to reduce water
usage on and off campus
Measure and Verify Water
Reductions and strive for
continuous improvement
Currently: In SummaryThe District spends over $600,000 annually on
water~50-60% goes to irrigationThe remainder is used for filling and maintaining
fountains and pools, flushing toilets, and operating showers, labs, and drinking fountains
The Cost of water is risingMany steps can be taken to increase efficiency
These steps can accomplish student/community engagement goals, be integrated into various class curriculums, and help fulfill our commitment to operational excellence
Established Water Conservation EffortsInstallation of Artificial TurfInstallation of Weather-Based Irrigation
SystemsPlanting of Native and Drought Tolerant
speciesInstallation of Dual flush and low flow toiletsInstallation of low-flow faucetsCreated Sustainability Plans with Water
Efficiency Goals
Immediate Water Conservation EffortsReduced Irrigation Times at All three campuses
by 25%Posted signage and alerted the campus
communities through various channelsIdentified key locations for metering devicesIdentified key strategies for further reductions
Cover Pools RegularlyShut down FountainsSub meter irrigation and identify key watering
issues
Next Water Conservation EffortsTurn off fountainsDrain fountains where infrastructure will not
be affectedIncrease outreach and communication effortsComprehensive Irrigation Audits
Commission existing systemsDesign for future drought conditions
LandscapeBuildingsCurriculum
Expected ResultsMinimum 25% reduction in water usage
District-WideIncreased awareness and broader
stakeholder engagement Established Water Efficiency benchmarksImproved access to information of usage
increases and related costs/risks exposure
Risks and ExposureMandated Water Rationing
Effects on Campus Aesthetics Fountains and Other “Non-essential” features Lawn, tree and shrub health impacts or death
Long Term water shortages Limitations on water supply to campus
Pools Water-cooled systems
Question & Answerwww.smccd.edu/facilities
José D. Nuñez, LEED APVice Chancellor
Facilities Planning, Maintenance & Operations (650) 574-6512
Karen PowellDirector of Maintenance and Operations
Facilities Planning, Maintenance & Operations (650) 358-6808
Joe Fullerton, LEED APEnergy Management Coordinator
Facilities Planning, Maintenance & Operations (650) 358-6848