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Water Consumption
| Objective | Target | Performance Indicator |
| Enhance efficient use of freshwater, & reduce consumption for all AED support & research operations. | Reduce freshwater consumption by an average of 5% per year over five years | Decrease water consumption (per capita): water meter readings |
Develop a sustainable landscape program that applies the principals of xeriscape |
Reduce water usage & use of fossil fuels for landscape maintenance | Decrease water consumption (per capita): water meter readings; reduced landscape maintenance costs |
| Install low flow devices in laboratories & lavatories | Up to 100% installation (dependant on available resources & health & safety requirements) | Decrease water consumption (per capita): water meter readings |
| Develop recirculating closed loops for cooling water applications | Eliminate single pass cooling water by installing recirculating water cooling loops for chillers & compressors where feasible. | Decrease water consumption (per capita): water meter readings |
| Provide information to staff on water conservation policies | Informed & knowledgeable staff regarding water management policies | Information distributed (e.g. posters) & training sessions attended |