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Launched today, new Pacific Institute research finds toilet leak detection can offer significant water and cost savings at multifamily housing buildings, addressing a critical yet overlooked aspect of urban water efficiency.      As water crises worsen across the United States, it is critical to invest in innovative opportunities to reduce water waste and improve water resilience. A Pacific Institute-led leak detection pilot project in eight affordable multifamily properties in Los Angeles reveals that 51% of toilet water use was lost to leaks.    The report titled, "Saving Water and Money Through Toilet Leak Detection: A Los Angeles Case Study in Affordable Multifamily Housing" authored by Pacific Institute researchers Cora Snyder, Dr. Sonali A., and Christine Curtis, Ph.D. unpacks these findings. Through proactive leak management, the pilot project achieved an 11% reduction in water use and a 12% reduction in water and wastewater bill costs.  Annually, this translates to estimated annual savings of 3,469 gallons of water and $81 in costs for each toilet sensor installed.    Download the report: https://lnkd.in/gGhyeyzv   We thank our partners in the project Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), Sensor Industries, HACLA, California Water Action Collaborative (CWAC), LA Better Buildings Challenge (LABBC), Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). #NoMoreLeakLoss #ToiletLeak #LeakLessLA #LeakDetection #WaterResilience  Shannon Quinn | Procter & Gamble | Maureen Erbeznik | Gary Tilkian | Maadhevi Comar | Dave Hodgins | Tina Booth | Nicholas Benz | Travis Meek

The Future Homes Hub have published Water Ready, a new cross-industry report to help develop a long-term plan for even more water efficient new homes.   David Thomas, Chair of the Future Homes Hub and Chief Executive at Barratt Developments, said: “Water is fundamental to the health of our natural environment. From a home building perspective, we are already seeing the pressures on water supply affect the delivery of new homes.   “It is clear, therefore, that the industry needs to work with government and other partners to develop and deliver a national strategy for managing our water resources successfully, to ensure we can build the water efficient homes required to meet housing need into the future. This report is an important step on that journey.” #WaterReady https://lnkd.in/eA95a9sB

🚿 Water reuse strategies are critical to building water resilience. This includes considering opportunities such as stormwater capture on a scale that hasn't been done before.  Read the report “Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Urban Stormwater Runoff in the United States,” conducted by Pacific Institute in partnership with 2NDNATURE, to learn more about the findings that could inform water resilience strategies globally. Learn more ⤵

Issue 19 of the Housing Industry Leaders eMagazine is Out Now! 🎉 In this issue you can discover: 🏡 James Murray's thoughts into how housing can factor into the decarbonisation efforts of the new government 🪵 What the experts have to say about the of role natural materials in construction and heritage buildings 🚿 Triton Showers's insights into the importance of shower safety and making inclusive choices ☢️ Pauline Munro's deep dive into what the law says about radon gas and keeping people safe 💼 Louise Clifton's reaction to the new government's planning reforms 📊 How data can help deliver ambitious social housing plans according to ⭕️ Nimbus® Click here to read for free 👇 https://lnkd.in/ez-f9TTZ #HousingLeaders #Housing #Retrofit #SustainableHousing #SustainableTechnology #Decarbonisation #LowCarbonTechnology #EnergyEfficiency #HouseBuilding #HousingDevelopments #EfficientBuilding #PlanningReform #UKGovernment #NaturalMaterials #BioBasedMaterials #BioBasedConstruction #InclusiveDesign #ShowerSafety #RadonGas #RadonSafety #DataDriven #Data BusinessGreen

You can register for the webinar (link below) to learn more about this important work quantifying stormwater capture potential in the United States!

Did you know that the United States has approximately 59.5 million acre-feet per year of urban stormwater runoff potential? This is equivalent to an annual average of more than 53 billion gallons per day.   The Pacific Institute released the findings of its national assessment, quantifying the volumetric potential of urban stormwater runoff in the United States. This pivotal study, conducted in partnership with 2NDNATURE, reveals that urban areas across the United States could generate an average of 59.5 million acre-feet of stormwater annually, equivalent to over 90% of the total municipal and industrial water withdrawals in 2015. Download the report: https://lnkd.in/gtaeAarw Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/gDfVRXwe Watch our webinar to learn more about the report’s findings here: https://lnkd.in/gAajRHhY   The report is part of the Pacific Institute’s ongoing research advancing #waterefficiency and #waterreuse strategies to build water resilience in the United States and globally. It follows the Pacific Institute’s 2022 groundbreaking report, “The Untapped Potential of California’s Urban Water Supply: Water Efficiency, Water Reuse, and Stormwater Capture,” which revealed California could reduce urban water use by 30%-48% through investments in water efficiency measures, more than triple municipal water reuse, and significantly increase stormwater capture across the state. The Pacific Institute will release additional national assessments quantifying the potential for water efficiency and reuse across the United States later in 2024.   #RethinkRunoff #StormwaterAssessment #StormwaterCapture #StormwaterResilienceNow #WaterResilience #PacificInstitute #UrbanStormwater Bruk Berhanu, Ph.D., P.E. | Heather Cooley | Shannon Spurlock | Morgan Shimabuku | Jessica Dery | Jason Morrison | Amanda Bielawski, PhD | Peter Gleick

Urban runoff poses challenges, but nature-based stormwater approaches offer solutions! Explore the differences between BGI, GI, WSUD, SUDS, LID, ABC Waters, and Sponge Cities. BGI shines with scalability, multiple benefits, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive management. #SustainableCities #GreenInfrastructure #NatureBasedSolutions #StormwaterManagement

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 At Prairie Hill Co-housing the average daily per-person water use is 10-15 gallons. The average Iowa resident uses 65 gallons of water a day. That’s an 80% reduction in water use. This is achieved with simple no-cost design changes like low-flow toilets, showerheads and sinks, Energy Star clothes and dishwashers, and water-wise planting choices. Saving water saves energy. Every turn of the faucet triggers energy use. Energy to pump and clean the fresh water and then to pump and clean the sewage. Iowa City processes 6 million gallons of water a day. The water and sewage plants are top municipal energy users. 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 = 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 = 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔. In Iowa City, our water is sourced from several aquifers. Aquifers are shrinking nationwide at a dangerous rate, threatening supplies of drinking water (Flavelle, NYT, 8-29-23). Rising temperatures are leading to increased volatility in the rates of groundwater recharge which puts access to drinking water at risk. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. USGBC Iowa and Prairie Hill Co-Housing are hosting a tour and panel at 3pm for interested parties, and a reception and open house at 5pm. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Use the link below. https://lnkd.in/gUNibPMA #USGBCIowa, #cohousing, #greeniowa, U.S. Green Building Council - U.S. Market Insights, Mike Bahr, Peter Ernzen, Molly Cutler, Jeremy Caron; Toby Davis, Halle Nanninga; Christine Reinders, Martha Norbeck

Did you know that detecting and correcting toilet leaks can lead to major water and cost savings? New research from the Pacific Institute, which Ecolab helped support, demonstrates how public-private partnerships in water-stressed Los Angeles can accelerate action on water efficiency projects in affordable multifamily housing. It’s a unique initiative that demonstrates Ecolab’s commitment to water stewardship and social impact. https://lnkd.in/gSEX5TZT