Fresh off the heels of a water audit? Congratulations - addressing the wear and tear, biofouling, and other efficiency-destroying issues will no doubt save money and water for your facility. But did you realize there are additional savings beyond a basic audit? With a little more analysis, you can turn the data you've already collected into actionable items. Gather Data Start by compiling data from previous basic audits, such as the location, type, and usage frequency of all water fixtures in the building. Then use that information to embark on a three-step comprehensive audit. "A basic audit for much of a facility is typically more qualitative than quantitative. For something like a cooling tower, it isn't much more than a visual check, in the spirit of keeping things simple," says Robert Wan-vestraut, senior conservation analyst for South Florida Water Management District. "For an advanced audit, you're looking at things like how many cycles you're running your cooling tower at and how much water you're putting through the meters."
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