A list of watersaving tips for commercial buildings:

General Suggestions

• Increase employee awareness of water conservation.
• Install signs encouraging water conservation in employee and customer restrooms.
• When cleaning with water is necessary, use budgeted amounts.
• Determine the quantity and purpose of water being used.
• Read water meter weekly to monitor success of water conservation efforts.
• Assign an employee to monitor water use and waste.
• Seek employee suggestions on water conservation; locate suggestion boxes in prominent areas.
• Get creative! Determine other methods of water conservation specific to your situation.
  

Building Maintenance

• Check water supply system for leaks.
• Turn off any unnecessary flows.
• Repair dripping faucets, showers and continuously running or leaking toilets.
• Install faucet aerators where possible.
• Reduce the load on air conditioning units by shutting off air conditioning when and where it is not needed.
• Reduce toilet water by adjusting flush valves or installing dams and flapper mechanisms.
• As appliances or fixtures wear out, replace them with water-saving models.
• Shut off water supply to equipment rooms not in use.
• Minimize the water used in cooling equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Shut off cooling units when not needed.
  

Cafeteria Area

• Turn off the continuous flow used to clean the drain trays.
• Turn dishwasher off when not in use. Wash full loads only.
• Use water from steam tables to wash down cooking area.
• Do not use running water to melt ice or frozen foods.
• Use water-conserving ice makers.
  

Exterior Areas

• Inventory outdoor water use for landscaped areas.
• Water landscapes only when needed. Two-to-three times a week is usually sufficient.
• Water in the early morning or evening.
• Make sure that water does not run into the streets or alleys.
• Stop hosing down sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots.
• Use time controllers on sprinkler systems.
• Do not water on windy days. 

For More Information
For more information contact the Water Supply Program at 410-537-3589 or water.supply@maryland.gov.​