Water Efficiency for Restaurants in Santa Monica Presentation

Introduction Restaurant SolutionsConclusion

Water-Efficiencyfor Restaurants in Santa Monica

Luis Suarez Water ProgramsSustainable Works


Santa Monica’s Water Supply

Depleting reservoir levels

86% of water is imported

Traveling 400 miles

Metropolitan Water District (86%)Wholesale Water Agency

City-OwnedGroundwater Wells (12%)

SMURRF (2%)Recycles Urban Runoff


Dry conditions =extreme fire

danger

Loss of crops

Rural and urbaneconomic loss

Next year: uncertain supplies

State Water Supply Challenges

Decreasing Sierra Snow Pack

2008 Court Decisions

• ~30% Water reduction due to decreasing Salmon and Delta Smelt in Bay- Delta

•L.A. Aqueduct Reductions

Drought

Population increasing in Southern California

CA 3rd year of drought

Colorado River 10th year of drought

Drought In Western U.S.Introduction Restaurant SolutionsConclusion

It will take more than one extremely wet winter for storage levels to recover

- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA)

2005 2009

Excessive Urban

Runoff

Excessive Water Waste

Increasing Water Demand

Contamination of Santa Monica’s Groundwater Wells


Some Santa Monica City wells will not be usable for another 1 to 2 years

– City of S.M. Office of Sustainability and Environment

Water Supply Problems

Excessive energy and

greenhouse gases to

import water


Water + Energy = Watergy

20% of California's energy is required to transport our water

- California Energy Commission


Our Goals:

Keep within ourallocated amount especially during

the summer months

Eliminate water waste

Water Shortage Response Plan

Santa Monica CityCouncil declared anAdvisory Level effective July 1,

2009

The City of Santa Monica is

requesting that all water customers

voluntarily reduce water use by 10%


Stage 1 – 15% Reduction




Advisory– 10% ReductionIn Effect

City-Wide Water Reduction Goals

Businesses will receive

a water allowancebased on their

previousyear’s water use.

Stages 1 - 4 requiremandatory

rationing through waterallowances

(budgets)


Stage 1 – 95% Allowance




Business Water Supply Allowance

Customers that have a

dedicated landscape

water meter will receive

a water allowance based on their

previousyear’s water use.

Stages 1 - 4 require mandatory

rationing through waterallowances

(budgets).






Landscape Water Allowance

RestroomsKitchenLandscapingEmployee

EducationCustomer

Education


Restaurant Solutions

Upgrade urinals from 1.0 gal/flush to0.5 gallons gal/flush or install waterless

urinals

Upgrade toiletsfrom 1.6 gal/flush or

greaterto 1.28 gal/flush or less

ordual flush

Install low-flow aerators of

0.5 gal/min or less inbathrooms or 2.5

gal/min forkitchens


Restrooms

Check with the City of Santa Monica for possible rebates or free products

High-Efficiency Urinal

Flush Urinal

High-Efficiency Toilet

Tank Type

Faucet with aerator

Faucet

http://www.totousa.com/toto/productpage.asp?PID=189

Kitchen

Check with the City of Santa Monica for possible rebates or free products

Operate dishwasher onlywhen completely loaded

Install low-flow aerators of

2.5 gal/min for kitchens

Adjust ice machines toproduce only what is

needed

Use connectionless food Steamer

Upgrade to high velocity sprayers 1.6 gal/minute


Adjust sprinklers to prevent runoff

Install rotating nozzles on all sprinkler spray heads

Install drip irrigation – retrofit existing sprinklers to drip

Set controller start time between 4 am - 5 am

Upgrade to a weather based "Smart" irrigation controller

Install a rain barrel or redirect downspouts to landscaping

Rebates may be available


Landscaping uses 40% of a property’s total water use.

– S.M. Office of Sustainability and the Environment

Landscaping

Reduce lawn to climate appropriate plants

To reduce evaporation, apply mulch

Use a broom to clean driveways and sidewalks

Always send wastewater to landscaping or the sewer not the storm drain


Landscaping

Reduce water use 80% and reduce maintenance 40%, by installing water efficient irrigation and climate

appropriate plants

Use Water Conservation Paycheck Stuffers

Review your water bill monthly

for indications of leaks, spikes

or other problems.

Train staff to monitor and

respond to all leaks

Use leak detecting tablets or

food coloring to detect leaks

in toilets

Request a free water assessment from the

City

Direct gardeners to the City’s

free Landscape & Irrigation training


Employee Education

A leaking toilet can waste over 1,000 gallons of water per month.

– City of S.M. Office of Sustainability and Environment

We gladlyserve water

upon request.

www.sustainablesm.org

Customer Education

It takes 8 glasses of water to wash 1 glass – City of S.M. Office of Sustainability and the Environment

Water Request Cards:Serve water in bars and restaurants upon request only.

Bathroom and Kitchen Mirror Clings:Post “Save Water Now” clings to mirror to promote water conservation



Resources

For Free Business Greening Consultation:

Sustainable Works Business Greening Program(310) 458-8716 ext. 2 (310) 434-3668 FAX

For Qualified Rebate Products:Save A Buck Rebate Program1-877-728-2282www.mwdsaveabuck.comwww.bewaterwise.com

For Landscape Grant and Landscape Information:

Bay Saver Program1-866-728-3229www.sustainablesme.org/landscape

For more information

about the water shortage andconservation tips,www.water.smgov.net


City of Santa Monica Resources

Water Resources Protection Programs: (310) 458-8235 www.water.smgov.net

Urban Runoff/Water Conservation: (310) 458-2213 www.sustainablesme.org

Household Hazardous Waste Facility: (310) 458-2255

To report pollution - Pollution Prevention Hotline: (310) 458-8945

Food Service Container Ban: (310) 458-4925 www.smepd.org/container

Clean Bay Restaurant Certification: (310) 458-8235

Keep Saving Santa

Monica’sWater!


Water Is a Limited Resource