Water Case Studies

The video discusses various water conservation strategies across different organizations, highlighting the financial and environmental benefits. Case studies include the Life Sciences building in Seattle, Staples Center in Los Angeles, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The video also covers international examples like the Premier Inn in Abu Dhabi. It concludes with practical recommendations for organizations to reduce water usage and costs.

What is one of the main financial benefits of conserving water in businesses?

• Increased employee productivity

• Improved brand image

• Reduced water purchase costs

• Higher customer satisfaction

How did the Michoacan Mexican restaurant reduce its water usage?

• By implementing a gray water system

• By replacing toilets with low-flow models

• By using rainwater for irrigation

• By installing waterless urinals

What was a key strategy used by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to conserve water?

• Using drought-tolerant plants

• Installing automatic sensors on faucets

• Repairing valves and adjusting water flow

• Building a stormwater vault

What is a benefit of planting a vegetated roof, as seen in the American Red Cross case study?

• Reduced heating costs

• Increased building height

• Reduced stormwater runoff

• Improved air quality

How did the River Rouge plant in Detroit benefit from installing a green roof?

• It reduced stormwater runoff costs

• It improved employee morale

• It increased the building's aesthetic appeal

• It provided additional office space

What innovative feature did the Mercedes-Benz Stadium incorporate to manage stormwater?

• A solar panel array

• A wind turbine system

• A rainwater harvesting tank

• A 1.1 million gallon stormwater vault

What was the primary purpose of the gray water recycling system at the Premier Inn in Abu Dhabi?

• To clean the hotel rooms

• To supply water for showers

• To irrigate plants

• To provide drinking water