Comments on: 5 Ways Building Owners Can Reduce Water Usage in Commercial and Residential Buildings

By: Why You Need a Plumbing Engineer for Your Building Projects | Schnackel Engineers

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:03:25 +0000

[…] plumbing engineer can help you save money on your building project by identifying ways to reduce water usage and minimize waste. They can also help you find cost-effective solutions for any plumbing […]

By: Sustainable MEP/FP/IT Design: The Key to Energy-Efficient Buildings | Schnackel Engineers

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:36:40 +0000

[…] Water conservation techniques are crucial to ensuring building sustainability, whether your building is located in a dry or tropical area. That said, numerous techniques and technologies can allow a structure to reduce its water usage and the cost of water bills. The essential first step is by specifying low-flow water fixtures and apparatus. These low-flow plumbing devices use roughly 40% less water than conventional fixtures, and low-flow toilets can save as much as 2.2 gallons of water per flush. Furthermore, systems can utilize greywater to reduce domestic water usage wherever applicable. Greywater is used where potable water is not necessary, like cooling towers and irrigation. Greywater is still relatively clean after filtration, so with proper treatment, they provide safe “free” water for these uses. […]

By: Smart Water Meters: Pros and Cons | Schnackel Engineers

Smart Water Meters: Pros and Cons | Schnackel Engineers — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:04:45 +0000

[…] Carbon FootprintOne of the most important ways to reduce a structure’s carbon footprint is to reduce water consumption. That’s another place where smart water meters come in. These digital devices help track […]