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Water

The University of Georgia serves as a leader in the state and region for water resource management. Overall, UGA is
using 25% less potable water than in 2007, reduced from 46.6 gallons per sq. ft. in 2007 to 35 gallons per sq. ft. in
2013. Water infrastructure improvements in FY14 include steam system condensate recovery, laboratory equipment
upgrades, fixture replacements in campus restrooms, and innovative irrigation systems that efficiently use water based
on soil moisture and climate data. Seventeen cisterns collect and store over 530,000 gallons of rain and condensate
water for reuse in campus buildings and landscapes. Members of the UGA community continue to support water
conservation, putting into practice the mantra: Every Drop Counts!
The Campus Watershed Project is an ongoing partnership between the University of Georgia and Athens-Clarke County
communities to improve water quality in our shared water resources. Accomplishments include an EPA-funded 2013
UGA Watershed Management Plan, detection and repair of sanitary sewer line leaks, and community engagement to
promote best practices on campus and in the local community.

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