| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.75 |
| Liaison | Dan DeZarn |
| Submission Date | March 31, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York at Geneseo
OP-26: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.09 / 2.00 |
Dan
Dezarn Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Level of water risk for the institution’s main campus:
Total water use (potable and non-potable combined)::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water use | 50,929,319 Gallons | 60,931,038 Gallons |
Potable water use::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use | 50,929,319 Gallons | 60,931,038 Gallons |
Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users"::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of residential students | 3,105 | 3,400 |
| Number of residential employees | 11 | 11 |
| Number of in-patient hospital beds | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time equivalent enrollment | 5,579.67 | 5,475.70 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 796 | 804.30 |
| Full-time equivalent of distance education students | 0 | 0 |
Gross floor area of building space::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Gross floor area | 2,340,581 Square feet | 2,340,581 Square feet |
Area of vegetated grounds::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Vegetated grounds | 126 Acres | 126 Acres |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | Jan. 1, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
| Baseline Year | Jan. 1, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
A brief description of when and why the water use baseline was adopted:
Origination baseline of STARS participation
Water recycled/reused on campus, performance year:
Recycled/reused water withdrawn from off-campus sources, performance year:
A brief description of any water recovery and reuse systems employed by the institution:
In the newly constructed Monroe Hall, harvested rain water is utilized for non-potable water usage. The collection system is located on the roof, goes through a filtration system, and then is distributed to all the toilets throughout the dormitory. Domestic water sources are utilized when rain water isn't available.
Upon completion, Doty Hall and the Letchworth Cafeteria will also utilize rain water for non-potable uses.
A brief description of any water metering and management systems employed by the institution:
Every building on campus is equipped with a water meter.
A brief description of any building retrofit practices employed by the institution, e.g. to install high efficiency plumbing fixtures and fittings:
A brief description of any policies or programs employed by the institution to replace appliances, equipment and systems with water-efficient alternatives:
Cistern systems have been placed in two recently remodeled buildings for rain water harvesting. These systems provide water for flushing toilets in these areas.
A brief description of any water-efficient landscape design practices employed by the institution (e.g. xeriscaping):
A brief description of any weather-informed irrigation technologies employed by the institution:
Rain gauges are tied to the system. If there has been enough rain to support turf and plant health during a given period, the system will bypass its start times.
A brief description of other water conservation and efficiency strategies employed by the institution:
The website URL where information about the institution’s water conservation and efficiency initiatives is available:
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.