Wouldn't
you like to save money and help protect Santa Barbara County's water
resources? The water purveyors in Santa Barbara County have developed
a Lodging Industry Water Efficiency Program that will help you do
both! By using our in-room water efficiency cards, your property
could save approximately $1.50 per occupied room per day according
to estimates provided by the Green Hotels Association. Potential
savings include the following:
- Lower
Water Bills
Improved water efficiency reduces water fees
- Reduced
Energy Costs
Using less heated water can reduce energy costs
- Reduced
Wastewater Discharges
Reduced discharges help reduce wastewater flows and postpone the
need for larger treatment facilities
- Conserved
Water
Conservation is the least expensive source of new water supply
for our growing community. Water not used is water saved for future
use.
There
are four components of our Program. First, our program provides
in-room towel rack hangers that ask guests to consider reusing their
towels to help conserve water. Guest participation in this program
could help your property save on expenses associated with towels,
detergents, water, labor, utilities and laundry.
Second
our sheet changing table tent asks guests to consider leaving the
sheets on their bed for their entire stay. Again, guest participation
in this program could help you save on sheet, detergent, water,
labor, utility and laundry expenses.
Our
third card provides additional tips that guests can follow for conserving
water during their stay. Ideas include reporting leaks to management,
shutting off the faucet while brushing their teeth or shaving, taking
short showers, and moderating use of the thermostat. Lastly, a training
video explaining the program to your staff is also available in
both English and Spanish.
In
addition, your local water purveyor can provide a "water use
survey" for your facility. A staff member will visit the site
and survey the various ways that water is used within your facility
and recommend ways that you can reduce water use and save money.
If
you are interested participating in our conservation program and
would like to receive the cards, video and associated materials
for this program, please contact your local purveyor or the Santa Barbara County Water Agency at 568-3440.