Overview
Trinidad and Tobago does not yet have a sufficiently mature culture of water conservation. Water is a precious commodity and delivered at high cost to the taxpayers of the country. The utility company operates inefficiently with regards to the production and distribution of potable water. End users are currently unaware of the true cost as potable water rates are subsidized and generally unmetered.
The aim is therefore to promote water efficiency. Simple, low or no cost strategies can significantly reduce potable water consumption.
Intent
To establish a baseline of water efficiency performance of fixtures and in turn, reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive water use.
Methodology
Evaluate the performance of plumbing fixtures and activities which consume potable water.
Requirement
Option 1 – Prescriptive path
Provide specification or cut sheets on water fixtures, number of occupants and calculate the estimated water consumption. Compare total consumption against the baseline performance. Achieve 10% total water saving when compared to the baseline performance
Performance Calculation
Baseline Performance Values:
- Water closet/ Toilet 1.6gpf
- Urinals 1 gpf
- Lavatory Faucet 0.5 gpm
- Kitchen faucet 2.2 gpm
- Showers 2.5 gpm
Recognition Award Criteria
Water performance must be 10% more efficient than baseline performance.
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