Water Efficiency | Alliance for Sustainable Colorado

The Alliance Center realized huge water savings beginning in January 2006 when all water fixtures were replaced with more efficient models. Water consumption was reduced immediately by 84%. This gave the Alliance Center a savings greater than $4,500 per year. The retail cost for these retrofits is almost $22,000, but the payback is less than 5 years.

Faucet Flow RestrictorsA simple aerator with a flow restrictor replacing the standard screen in the mouth of the faucet is a great way to save water and the energy required to heat that water. The average residential … More »

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Monthly Water BillsThe Alliance Center realized huge water savings beginning in January 2006 when all water fixtures were replaced with more efficient models. Water consumption was reduced immediately by 84 . The … More »

Infra Red Self-Generating FaucetsNot only does this innovative faucet provide no-touch convenience, it also saves water and energy by generating its own hydropower each time water flows over its internal turbine. The electrical … More »

Low Flow Shower HeadsShower heads in The Alliance bathrooms are fitted with a special low-flow shower head that delivers less than 2 gallons per minute, thus conserving water, energy, and water bills. A lever on the … More »

Dual Flush ToiletsThe dual-flush toilet gives the user a water conserving choice. Unlike the typical single flush lever, this dual-button system can release .9 gallons or 1.6 gallons, as appropriate for the need. … More »

One-Gallon ToiletsRemember the old 5-gallon per flush toilets, or the next generation that used 3 gallons or putting a brick in your toilet tank? This toilet consumes just 1 gallon per flush. Inside the tank is an … More »

Water-Free UrinalsWaterfree Urinals are one of the water conserving appliances at The Alliance that save the greatest amount of water, while also increasing restroom hygiene. A typical urinal wastes 1 gallon of … More »

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