Federal Water Efficiency Best Management Practices
Best Management Practices (BMPs) were originally developed by the Department of Energy Federal Energy Management (FEMP) Program in response to the requirements set forth in previous Executive Order (EO) 13123, which required federal agencies to reduce water use through cost-effective water efficiency improvements. In response to EO 13423 and to account for recent changes in technology in water use patterns the Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense Office has updated the original BMPs. The updated BMPs below were developed to help federal agency personnel achieve water efficiency goals of EO 13423.
BMP # 1 - Water Management Planning
BMP # 2 - Information and Education Programs
BMP # 3 - Distribution System Audits, Leak Detection and Repair
BMP # 4 - Water-Efficient Landscaping
BMP # 5 - Water-Efficient Irrigation
BMP # 6 - Toilets and Urinals
BMP # 7 - Faucets and Showerheads
BMP # 8 - Boiler/Steam Systems
BMP # 9 - Single-Pass Cooling Equipment
BMP #10 - Cooling Tower Management
BMP #11 - Commercial Kitchen Equipment
BMP #12 - Laboratory/Medical Equipment
BMP #13 - Other Water Use
BMP #14 - Alternate Water Sources
For more information on the FEMP Water Efficiency Best Management Practices, please see the Resources section.