Comments on: The Green Building Sector Is Ripe for Water-Saving Innovation, Report Says

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Joy Lu — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:01:10 +0000

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By: William Vander Plaats

William Vander Plaats — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:51:33 +0000

Very interesting article. But in the entire 48 page report, the word "filter" is only mentioned twice, yet this is one of the most effective ways to keep cooling towers and irrigation systems operating at highest efficiency. Preventing the accumulation of dirt, scale, and other solids is far less expensive and more effective than replacing components after the harm has been done. Clogged irrigation nozzles means more water must be pumped to properly irrigate a given area. And proper filtration makes chemical and non-chemical water treatment more effective, since both work much better with clean water.

And the energy savings related to proper filtration can be even greater than the water savings.

By: Doug Poffinbarger

Doug Poffinbarger — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:26:20 +0000

oops. The lead-in is way understated. Buildings (and industry) account for a whopping 65% of fresh water use in the United States. Add thermoelectric power plants using 49% of the water and industry using 4%. Two conclusions:
1. Not much industry left in the U.S.
2. Want to make a big dent in water waste, cut energy use!

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By: Justin Moresco

Justin Moresco — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:42:01 +0000

Hi Orion242,

Thanks for your comment. I double-checked the report and it does say 1,000 tons of refrigeration would use 3,000 gallons of water per minute (or 3 gallons/minute/ton) See pg 30 of the free report if you're interested. So if you're correct, than the report is wrong. I'll follow-up with BD+C and see if I can get a comment.

Best, Justin

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By: Orion242

Orion242 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:27:54 +0000

A large commercial building with 1,000 tons of refrigeration will use 3,000 gallons of water per minutes, the report says.

Better double check that number. 3,000 gallons of water in their cooling tower per minute??? This must be a typo. Typical usage is closer to 1.5 - 2.8 gallons/hr per ton.