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Lean & Water Toolkit: Appendix B

Water Cost Calculator

You can use this table to calculate costs associated with water use at your facility. Write down the appropriate volumes, units, and unit costs, and multiply volume by unit cost to find the dollars spent on each cost area. Add these costs to find the total cost. Note: Unit costs for water may vary depending on the season and/or based on water use (e.g., peak surcharges may apply above a certain level).

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  • Contents & Acknowledgements
  • Executive Summary
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Chapter 2: Water Use and Water Waste at Industrial Facilities
  • Chapter 3: Finding Water Waste on the Factory Floor
  • Chapter 4: Lean and Water Efficiency Improvement Strategies
  • Chapter 5: Lean and Water Beyond the Factory Floor
  • Chapter 6: Conclusion
  • Appendix A: Water Efficiency Resources and Technical Assistance Providers
  • Appendix B: Water Cost Calculator
  • Appendix C: Water Unit Conversions and Calculations
  • Appendix D: Water Efficiency Opportunity Checklist
  • Appendix E: Glossary of Water Terms

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