Water-efficient businesses help protect our creeks and rivers. Boulder County’s St. Vrain Creek Watershed gets heavy use. Sadly, 23 of its segments are at risk and they could fail to meet water quality standards. This is why PACE is passionate about helping businesses use less water.
PACE’s water conservation service works behind the scenes. It helps you save money on water, wastewater, and energy bills.
Our advisors can help you:
- Get a free water assessment for your business
- Find ways to save water and use it more efficiently
- Find quick upgrades, like low-flow fixtures or nighttime watering
- Get employees involved in saving water
- Connect with helpful tools and incentives
- Discover simple water conservation actions your Boulder County business can take at no cost
Acciones simples
Hay muchas formas sencillas y económicas de ahorrar agua en su negocio. Lea a continuación algunas ideas y, si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con un asesor al 303-786-7223 ó a info@PACEpartners.com.
- Programe una evaluación de agua PACE gratuita.
- Actualice los inodoros, urinarios y cabezales de ducha a los modelos WaterSense.
- Actualice a aireadores de alta eficiencia en los grifos de la cocina y el baño.
- Actualice los lavavajillas y las máquinas de hielo a modelos ENERGY STAR.
- Realice inspecciones visuales periódicas de los accesorios y observe y escuche si hay fugas.
- Reduzca el agua utilizada para riego: visite Resource Central y regístrese para una evaluación gratuita de su sistema de riego existente.
How PACE can help
Aireadores de grifos para lavado de manos
You can get free, high-efficiency aerators for hand washing sinks. Your advisor will install them for you. Regular aerators use 2.2 gallons per minute (gpm). New aerators use just 0.5 gpm. Aerators spread water into multiple streams, like a showerhead, and are a quick and easy upgrade!
Aireadores de grifos de fregaderos de cocina
Your advisor can also install free, high-efficiency aerators on kitchen sinks. Regular kitchen sink aerators use 2.2 gallons per minute (gpm). We can help you upgrade to a 1.5 gpm model. This will allow you to you use less water without losing water pressure.
Válvulas rociadoras para preenjuague
Ask your advisor about free, high-efficiency pre-rinse spray valves for commercial dish washing. Your advisor will come to your business and measure your current equipment’s flow rate. In most cases, they can install the new valve on the spot. According to the EPA, your business can save more than $115 a year on energy and water costs when you switch to a WaterSense-labeled valve. These valves are tested for spray force and durability. Testing confirms they perform as well as regular valves in a commercial kitchen.
Evaluaciones de riego de exterior
Slow the Flow offers a quick way to check the irrigation at your commercial property or HOA. They’ll suggest simple changes to reduce waste and stop runoff. Trained technicians will test your sprinkler system. Then you’ll get a full report with their findings and suggestions.
These suggestions can lower your water. This will save you money and support water conservation across the community. This free service is available through partnerships with more than two dozen water utilities across Colorado’s Front Range.
Check your eligibility to see if you qualify for a Slow the Flow Outdoor Inspection. Call 303-999-3824 with any questions.
Lavavajillas y máquinas de hielo
PACE offers rebates for water and energy efficient appliances. This includes dishwashers and ice machines. Some rules may apply. Contact your advisor to learn more.
La Asociación Manténgalo Limpio o Keep it Clean Partnership (KICP)
Your business can help protect our watershed! Everyday tasks like deliveries and cleaning can pollute stormwater runoff. This can add toxic chemicals, nutrients, and trash to our streams. Keep it Clean Partnership (KICP) brings local groups together to build resources. Their goal is to cut stormwater pollution in the Boulder Creek and St. Vrain Creek watersheds.
Visit the KICP website to:
- Learn about water quality rules that affect your business.
- Find info about water quality issues.
- Get free stormwater protection resources to post at your business.
- Explore other resources to help keep our waterways clean.
Recursos de la EPA
Dado que cada tipo de edificio presenta sus propios desafíos de conservación del agua, la EPA ofrece orientación según el tipo de instalación. También cuenta con un Kit de Herramientas para la Gestión Esbelta y el Agua para ayudar a las empresas a alinear sus objetivos de conservación del agua con las iniciativas de gestión esbelta y las mejores prácticas empresariales.
Otros recursos de la EPA:
- Programa WaterSense de la EPA: recurso en línea para ahorrar agua, que incluye prácticas específicas de la industria, una calculadora de ahorro de agua y estudios de casos.
- Mejores prácticas de gestión WaterSense de la EPA: para instalaciones comerciales e institucionales
- Directrices de la CEE para máquinas de hielo: especificaciones de alta eficiencia para máquinas de hielo comerciales
