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Water Conservation in Virginia

Water Conservation in Virginia. Luke Heinsohn Tim Werner. Code of Virginia: Article 62.1-44.38F .

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Water Conservation in Virginia

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  1. Water Conservation in Virginia Luke Heinsohn Tim Werner

  2. Code of Virginia: Article 62.1-44.38F “In addition to the preparation of plans called for in subsection A of this section, the Board, upon written request of a political subdivision of the Commonwealth, shall provide water supply planning assistance to such political subdivision, to include assistance in preparing drought management strategies, water conservation programs, evaluation of alternative water sources, state enabling legislation to facilitate a specific situation, applications for federal grants or permits, or other such planning activities to facilitate intergovernmental cooperation and coordination.”

  3. Code of Virginia: 62.1-44.36 “In formulating the Commonwealth's water resources policy, the Board shall, among other things, take into consideration but not be limited to the following principles and policies: …2) Adequate and safe supplies should be preserved and protected for human consumption, while conserving maximum supplies for other beneficial uses. When proposed uses of water are in mutually exclusive conflict or when available supplies of water are insufficient for all who desire to use them, preference shall be given to human consumption purposes over all other uses…”

  4. Virginia Water Use From the Department of Environmental Quality’s Annual Report on Virginia Water Resource Management Activities

  5. 2010 Total Water Withdrawals (1,257 MGD) From the Department of Environmental Quality’s Annual Report on Virginia Water Resource Management Activities

  6. Manufacturing 35% of Virginia’s Total 2010Withdrawals Decreased 5% from the 2006-2010 average (MGD)

  7. Manufacturing • Recycle/Reuse • Nano filtration Images taken from Siemens Water Technology Corporation and fumatech

  8. Public Water Supply 59% of Virginia’s Total 2010 Withdrawals Increased 16% from 2006-2010 average (MGD)

  9. Public Water Supply • Separate Potable and Non-potable water sources • Graywater • Retrofitting Appliances • Low flow water utilities • Leak detection • Low impact development

  10. Conclusions • Main Conflict • Lack of Awareness • Resolution • Increased regulation on current and future water development • Amend the Code of Virginia “The next step is mitigating concerns through education regarding household changes that conserve water” - Dr. Peter Defur

  11. Works Cited Commonwealth of Virginia: Department of Environmental Quality. (2011). Status of Virginia’s Water Resources: A Report on Virginia’s Water Resources Management Activities. Richmond, VA: David K. Paylor. Defur, Dr. Peter and Emily Russell and Laura Williams. A Survey of Sustainable Water Supplies in Virginia’s Lower Peninsula. Environmental Stewardship Concepts. Richmond, VA: 2009. Siemens AG. (2011). Top 5 Tips to Reduce Your Manufacturing Water Footprint. Retrieved from http://www.water.siemens.com/en/about_us/Pages/5_tips_industrial_water_footprint.aspx Siemens Water Technologies Corp. (2009) Medical Device Manufacturer Incorporates New Technologies to Expand Production and Reduce Water Consumption. Retrieved from http://www.water.siemens.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Industries/Biopharmaceutical/Brochures/Pharma_Reuse_CaseStudy.pdf United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2012). Water Recycling and Reuse: The Environmental Benefits. Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/region9/water/recycling/ Images FumaTech.com Siemens Water Technologies Corporation Commonwealth of Virginia DEQ

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