This report, Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Task Force Water Use Best Management Practices Report to the Legislature, identifies specific best management practices (BMPs) and actions to support the commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) sector’s efforts to improve water use efficiency and support California’s water supply sustainability. It is intended to provide the CII sectors with information on water-saving technologies and applicable BMPs.
This report is intended for use as a resource for:
• Existing and new businesses, facilities, and institutions.
• Developers, consultants, and designers.
• Water service providers.
• Planning agencies.
• Policy makers.
Since technology and practices change over time, the information in this report is intended and recommended to be updated periodically. This report provides the CII sector with the ability to capture the multiple benefits of reduced costs for water, energy, wastewater, and onsite water and wastewater treatment facilities. Water efficient landscape BMPs are also included because outdoor water use may represent a significant percentage of CII water use. Recommendations include BMPs, actions for implementation, metrics, and the use of alternate water sources for certain applications.
