News
Water Conservation Pilot Program Implemented
Monday, June 18, 2007
According to the EPA website, in the last 50 years, public demand for water in the United States has risen 209%. This is why water conservation is a top priority in facilities nationwide. With this in mind, Stony Brook University is conducting a pilot program with two new water saving technologies and has installed a new ultra high efficiency urinal, and a new waterless urinal in Endeavor Hall. In addition to reducing our water bill these units will also save the associated cost of sewage disposal and have a positive impact on our environment.
The high efficiency urinal can save up to 20,000 gallons of water per year since each fixture uses approximately 1/8th of a gallon of water, instead of a 1.0 gallon per flush.
A waterless fixture can save up to 45,000 gallons of water per year. These products use a special trap with lightweight, biodegradable oil that lets urine pass through, but prevents odor from escaping into the restroom.
