SCV Water Wins its First WaterSense® Excellence Award for its Multifamily Apartment Program
Using the EPA’s Water Score for Multifamily Housing tool SCV Water helped save 55 million gallons of water in 2019
SCV Water has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2020 WaterSense Excellence Award winner for its Multifamily Apartment Program, which strives to improve water efficien-cy in multifamily housing.
“We’re honored to win our first WaterSense Excellence Award,” said Resource Conservation Manager Matt Dickens. “We’re so fortunate to have property management companies that were willing to partner with us in saving water in our valley.”
SCV Water is one of only 13 entities nationwide to receive the Excellence award. In total, 29 entities, which include utilities, manufacturers, builders and other organizations were recognized by WaterSense in 2020, including 8 WaterSense Partners of the Year, and 8 Sustained Excellence Award winners.
“Since the program started in 2006, our WaterSense partners have made it possible for consumers and businesses to save more than 4.4 trillion gallons of water and $87 billion on utility bills,” said Veronica Blette, WaterSense program manager. “Our award winners in particular have gone above and beyond to make water, energy, and money savings easy for Americans.”
SCV Water’s Multifamily Apartment Program
SCV Water developed its Multifamily Apartment Program using the EPA’s Water Score for Multifamily Housing tool. The tool determines how efficiently a building uses water compared to similar properties nationwide. While an initial score is assessed, the focus is on efforts to increase the score by upgrading to water-saving devices such as toilets and showerheads and through irrigation efficiency improve-ments.
“We used the Water Score tool as an opportunity to start conversations, prioritize conservation potential, and track performance,” said Dickens. “Based on the initial scores, we reached out to GHP Management, which is focused on sustainability and manages several regional complexes, to help them improve their water scores and work towards achieving their conservation goals.”
In 2019, GHP Management’s three multifamily complexes received water efficiency check-ups, which included the installation of 1,800 high-efficiency showerheads, 2,600 kitchen and bathroom aerators, and nearly 3,000 water-saving toilets, as well as many leak repairs. Each unit also received information on more water-saving WaterSense products, tips and smart practices for efficient water use.
“Our initial effort with just these three properties saved an estimated 55 million gallons of water in 2019,” said Dickens, “We’ve collected water use data for nearly 80% of the multifamily complexes in the Valley and can’t wait to bring more of them on board to help save water and money for our customers.”
ADVERTISE WITH US
A Note From the Publishers – April 2024
We simply couldn’t resist! Our covers are in high demand, so this month, we are thrilled to feature four non-profits, each promoting their upcoming events. Each event offers its own unique experience, showcasing the diversity of our community.First on the list...
Wine on the Roof Returns on April 25, 2024
\Wine on the Roof will take place on Thursday, April 25th from 6:30-10pm at The Centre (the former Sports Complex at Golden Valley/Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita). This unique fundraising event benefits the WiSH Education Foundation and features a SIX...
SCV Senior Center Prepares for Celebrity Waiter Celebration Saturday, April 27, 2024
The SCV Senior Center is preparing for their annual fundraising event – Celebrity Waiter – with the theme – “California Dreamin’” on Saturday, April 27th at Bella Vida. Table Sponsorships are still available.The headliner for the event is “Surfin’” – A Beach...
ABOUT THE MAGAZINE
Santa Clarita Magazine has set a high standard for excellence in advertising for over 34 years. A family owned and operated business, Santa Clarita Magazine has grown with the Santa Clarita Valley since 1990 and become the #1 place to advertise locally.
FOLLOW US
SANTA CLARITA MAGAZINE
PO Box 801570
Valencia Ca 91380
For Advertising information
Call or Text: 1 (661) 294-4444