Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title
Journal of the American Water Works Association
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Issue
2
First Page
61
Last Page
66
Abstract
This article summarizes the work completed in Phase 1 of the Alliance for Water Efficiency’s (AWE) Outdoor Water Savings Research Initiative. Phase 1 was a review, analysis, and synthesis of published and pending research on outdoor water use and water savings. In particular, studies that documented water savings were reviewed. The research in Phase 1 was conducted specifically to identify the area(s) of greatest need for future research. Key findings are: • Outdoor water savings are achievable and can be significant. • Quantifying water savings from outdoor programs and measures is challenging. • Cost savings of any kind are rarely documented. • Standardized approaches and methods for measuring and evaluating outdoor water efficiency programs are needed.
Recommended Citation
Mayer, Peter, Lander, Paul, and Glenn, Diana. 2015. Outdoor Water Efficiency Offers Large Potential Savings, But Research on Effectiveness Remains Scarce. Journal of the American Water Works Association 107(2):61-66.
