Review the best practices below and ask yourself:

• Are we already doing this?

• Could this be a future improvement?

These examples show how businesses can save water and operate more sustainably:

• Stormwater Management – Use rain gardens, bioswales, and eco-roofs to handle rainwater and reduce runoff. Clean storm drains yearly to prevent clogs and flooding.

• Water Monitoring – Track your water use annually to find ways to save and run more efficiently.

• Efficient Landscaping – Use native and drought-tolerant plants that need less water and support pollinators. These also help reduce runoff.

• Leak Prevention – Check and repair leaks in faucets, toilets, and hoses to prevent waste.

• Low-Flow Fixtures – Install fixtures that meet these efficiency standards:

• Kitchen faucets: 1.5 gallons/minute or less

• Restroom faucets: 1 gallon/minute or less

• WaterSense toilets/urinals: 1.28 gallons/flush

• Pollution Prevention – Keep pollutants out of storm drains by cleaning parking areas and marking drains with reminders.

• Outdoor Waste Management – Use secure lids on outdoor bins and provide cigarette receptacles to prevent litter and contamination.

• Tree Canopy & Vegetation – Plant and maintain trees, especially near pavement, to reduce runoff and absorb rainwater.

• Skip Bottled Water – Offer tap water instead of bottled—it’s more sustainable and reduces waste.