There are several different ways to categorize Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional water use. The accepted use of the term ICI refers only to the nonresidential, public supply customers and excludes multifamily, residential uses. This information was collected in 1997 .
Manufacturer
This St. Petersburg manufacturer could achieve potential water savings of 50% by following these recommendations:
Bathroom retrofits
- replacing toilets with new 1.6 gallon per flush models
- retrofitting urinals with low-volume valves
- installing lavatory aerators that allow a flow of 2.0 gallons per minute
Potential savings of 2 million gallons of water and $11,700 each year!
Cooling adjustments
- installation of a flow control device
- adjustment of conductivity up to a higher level that could still provide reliable service while using less water
Potential savings of 1.7 million gallons of water and $9,400 each year!
Recirculation system
- reduction in water loss through the use of an existing storage tank
Potential savings of 1.7 million gallons of water and $9,400 each year!
Hotel/Motel
This Tampa hotel could save 35% of its water use by following these recommendations:
Bathroom retrofits
- replacing toilets with new 1.6 gallon per flush models
- installing lavatory aerators
- replacing showerheads with 2.0 gallon per minute models
Potential savings of 0.9 million gallons of water and $5,093 each year!
Cooling adjustments
- adjustment of conductivity up to a higher level that could still provide reliable service while using less water
Potential savings of 1.2 million gallons of water and $7,134 each year!
Irrigation modifications
- reduction of irrigation time
- application of other appropriate measures
Potential savings of 4.5 million gallons of water and $8,833 each year!
Restaurant
This Largo restaurant could save 31% of its water use by making these minor modifications:
Bathroom retrofits
- replacing toilets with new 1.6 gallon per flush models
- installing lavatory aerators that reduced the water flow from 2.7 to 1.5 galons per minute
Potential savings of 700,00 gallons of water and $3,860 each year!
Kitchen retrofits
- replacement of 2.8 gallon per minute automatic shut off spray nozzles with 2.0 gallon per minute models
Potential savings of 12,000 gallons of water and $84 each year!
Kitchen modifications
- 50% flow reduction in dipper well and continuous flow sink
Potential savings of 550,000 gallons of water and $4,035 each year!
Office Building
Cooling system adjustments to a St. Petersburg office building yeilds a potential savings of 1.5 million gallons of water annualy!
Bathroom retrofits
- replacing flushometer valves to reduce the flow
- installing lavatory aerators which allow water flow at a rate of 2.0 gallons per minute
Potential savings of 0.2 million gallons of water and $744 each year!
Cooling adjustments
- adjustment of conductivity up to a higher level that could still provide reliable service while using less water
Potential savings of 1.5 million gallons of water and $6,874 each year!
High School
A Seffner high school could save more than 4 million gallons of water per year by following these recommendations:
Bathroom retrofits
- replacing toilets with new 1.6 gallon per flush models
Potential savings of 790,000 gallons of water and $6,100 each year!
Cooling adjustments
- adjustment of conductivity up to a higher level that could still provide reliable service while using less water
Potential savings of 60,000 gallons of water and $150 each year!
Irrigation modifications
- reduction of irrigation time
- application of other appropriate measures
Potential savings of 3,100,000 gallons of water and $7,600 each year!
Hospital
By following these recommendations a St. Petersburg hospital has potential savings of more than 24 million gallons of water annually!
Bathroom retrofits
- replacing toilets with new 1.6 gallon per flush models
Potential savings of 4.7 million gallons of water and $16,890 each year!
Cooling adjustments
- adjustment of conductivity up to a higher level that could still provide reliable service while using less water
Potential savings of 16.2 million gallons of water and $74,340 each year!
Recirculation system
- installation of a recirculation system for use with three sterilizers
Potential savings of 4.7 million gallons of water and $16,740 each year!