| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.71 |
| Liaison | Kristina Bryan |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Saint Louis University
OP-22: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.65 / 4.00 |
Amy
Hargis Project Analyst Sustainability & Benchmarking |
Level of ”Physical Risk QUANTITY” for the institution’s main campus as indicated by the World Resources Institute’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas:
Total water use (potable and non-potable combined):
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water use | --- | 333,095,620 Gallons |
Potable water use:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use | 254,704,360 Gallons | 333,095,620 Gallons |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | July 1, 2016 | June 30, 2017 |
| Baseline Year | July 1, 2012 | June 30, 2013 |
A brief description of when and why the water use baseline was adopted:
A 2013 baseline was established based on goals set forth by the University to reduce water consumption (gallons/campus acre) by 20% by 2020 over the 2013 baseline year. Therefore, data and knowledge about initiatives occurring between these time periods can be reported which may influence fluctuations in water consumption.
Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users":
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 3,793 | 3,843 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 20 | 17 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site and/or staffed hospital beds | 0 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 12,281 | 12,222 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees (staff + faculty) | 4,439 | 5,217 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 3,265 | 631 |
| Weighted campus users | 11,044.50 | 13,571 |
Potable water use per weighted campus user:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per weighted campus user | 23,061.65 Gallons | 24,544.66 Gallons |
Percentage reduction in potable water use per weighted campus user from baseline:
Gross floor area of building space:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Gross floor area | 7,815,345 Gross square feet | 5,692,088 Gross square feet |
Potable water use per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per unit of floor area | 32.59 Gallons per square foot | 58.52 Gallons per square foot |
Percentage reduction in potable water use per unit of floor area from baseline:
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 3 of this credit? (reductions in total water use per acre/hectare of vegetated grounds):
Area of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Vegetated grounds | 265 Acres | 265 Acres |
Total water use (potable + non-potable) per unit of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water use per unit of vegetated grounds | 0 Gallons per acre | 1,256,964.60 Gallons per acre |
Percentage reduction in total water use per unit of vegetated grounds from baseline:
A brief description of the institution's water-related behavior change initiatives, e.g. initiatives to shift individual attitudes and practices such as signage and competitions:
SLU has committed to reducing water consumption by 20% by 2020 over a 2013 baseline. As part of this goal, water savings tips and awareness information is shared during presentations, new employee orientation, and new student orientation. Savings have been realized, as the University achieved its goal, but aims at ensuring levels are consistent through 2020.
A brief description of the institution's water recovery and reuse initiatives:
Rainworks stormwater management garden, also known as Best Management Practices (BMP) garden installed in 2014, contains three 50 gallon rain barrels with an overflow option. These are used for drip irrigation to water the surrounding plants.
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances, equipment, and systems with water-efficient alternatives (e.g. building retrofits):
Use of auto-flow/auto-flush valves are determined on a project-by-project basis.
Low flow plumbing fixtures, low flow valves or aerators are installed on existing fixtures whenever possible.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.