Water resources
Series: Facilities Management ; 8(12) September 2001, 20-21(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Water consumption in the UK has risen by over 70% in the past 30 years, and over half of all water extracted is supplied to buildings, largely for industrial and commercial use. Notes that saving water is not only good for a company's green credentials, but can also lead to considerable savings. Against this background, offers advice to facilities managers on how to ensure the economic use of water. Through discussion of case studies looks at classic water reduction techniques and water recycling. Also provides details of the European Water Association's proposed common code of practical ethical principles regarding water use.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64535 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 114803-1001 |
Water consumption in the UK has risen by over 70% in the past 30 years, and over half of all water extracted is supplied to buildings, largely for industrial and commercial use. Notes that saving water is not only good for a company's green credentials, but can also lead to considerable savings. Against this background, offers advice to facilities managers on how to ensure the economic use of water. Through discussion of case studies looks at classic water reduction techniques and water recycling. Also provides details of the European Water Association's proposed common code of practical ethical principles regarding water use.