East Carolina University
Long-Term Water Efficiency Plan
July 30, 2004
Prepared by
Rebecca Bizzell
Director, Resource Management - Campus Operations
Reviewed and approved by
Rebecca Bizzell
Director, Resource Management - Campus Operations
USI Liaison / Water Efficiency Coordinator
William Bagnell
Director, Facilities Engineering and Architectural Services
Ken Kisida
Executive Director, Facilities Services - Main Campus
David Lancaster
Director, Facilities Maintenance - Health Sciences Campus
George W. Harrell, PhD
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Operations
East Carolina University
Long-Term Water Efficiency Plan
A. Commitment
[State reasons for developing plan and agency’s commitment to water conservation.]
East Carolina University developed this long-term water efficiency plan in response to the
following concerns, restrictions, directives, and mandates.

East Carolina University recognizes utility conservation, water conservation, water
quality management, resource management, and sustainability efforts as the
responsibility of the entire University community including faculty, staff, and students.
On behalf of the University community, ECU Campus Operations shall continue to
initiate, evaluate, and implement water conservation measures as appropriate to support
the mission of the University. The University’s Utility Conservation & Awareness
Committee shall continue to monitor the University’s efforts and progress.

Governor Easley’s August 2002 Executive Order No. 26, Water System Protection,
directed all State agencies to discontinue “non-essential” water use until further notice
and to develop and implement long term financially feasible conservation measures.
Upon completion of a long-term water efficiency plan, a State agency may request that
the directive by Executive Order No. 26 be lifted to allow consumption of water for “nonessential” uses.

The NC General Assembly October 2002 House Bill 1215 mandated that all State
agencies reduce water consumption.

In response to recommendations by the Capital Management Subcommittee of the
Governor's Efficiency Study Commission, the State Facilities Utility Savings Initiative
(USI) was created by the State Energy Office (SEO) in FY02-03 to assist State agencies
with lowering their utility costs and to ensure that State agencies have implemented
operation and maintenance conservation measures.
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B. Scope of Plan
[Define scope and provide contact information for water efficiency coordinator.]
This long-term water efficiency plan will focus on Main Campus and Health Sciences Campus of
East Carolina University. The 181 buildings of 5.2 million square feet support 21,756 students
and 4,397 faculty and staff. (ECU Fact Book 2003-2004)
Water Efficiency Coordinator:
Rebecca Bizzell
Director, Resource Management
Campus Operations
East Carolina University
1001 E 4th Street
Greenville, North Carolina 27834
Phone: (252) 328-6858
Fax: (252) 328-4259
Email: bizzellh@mail.ecu.edu
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C. Baseline Water Consumption
[How did you determine your baseline? Did you use bills, meter readings, estimation, pump capacity or
some other method?]
1. Average 2-year consumption rates based on actual water consumption
in FY01-02 & FY02-03:
Water consumed for irrigation
Water consumed by auxiliary buildings
Water consumed by E&G buildings
Water consumed per GSF
141
9
15
.11
gallons per day per acre
gallons per day per student
gallons per day per students & employees
gallons per day per GSF
a. Calculations:
i.
Water consumed for irrigation
Calculation based on the average of actual consumption of water for irrigation
purposes in FY01-02 and FY02-03 per acre.
ii. Water consumed by auxiliary buildings
Calculation based on the average of actual consumption of water by buildings
identified as auxiliaries including dining halls, residence halls, etc. in FY01-02 and
FY02-03 per number of enrolled students.
iii. Water consumed by E&G buildings
Calculation based on the average of actual consumption of water by E&G buildings
identified as academic, administrative, etc. in FY01-02 and FY02-03 per number of
enrolled students and full time & part time University personnel.
iv. Water consumed per GSF
Calculation based on the average of actual consumption of water by all buildings in
FY01-02 and FY02-03 per gross square feet (GSF).
b. Data used in calculations:
The actual water consumption in FY01-02 and FY02-03 is based on data from monthly
bills for water purchased from Greenville Utilities Commission. (The data reflecting the
actual water consumption in FY03-04 was not compiled in time to meet the July 30, 2004
deadline date for the Long-Term Water Efficiency Plan.) The data measures (acres,
number of students, number of University personnel, and GSF) were obtained from the
appropriate ECU Fact Book. Below is a summary of data:
i.
Actual FY01-02 Data
1) Actual FY01-02 water consumption
Water consumed for irrigation
Water consumed by auxiliary buildings
Water consumed by E&G buildings
2) Acreage (Main 392 & HSC 46)
3) Students enrolled Fall 2001
4) University personnel Fall 2001
5) Gross Square Feet
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26,151 KGAL
67,490 KGAL
134,064 KGAL
227,704 KGAL
438 acres
19,412 students
4,176 number of employees
4,886,746 GSF
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6) Calculated Actual FY01-02 Baseline Measures
Water consumed for irrigation
164
Water consumed by auxiliary buildings
10
Water consumed by E&G buildings
16
Water consumed per GSF
.11
gallons per day per acre
gallons per day per student
gallons per day per
students & employees
gallons per day per GSF
ii. Actual FY02-03 Data
1) Actual FY02-03 water consumption
Water consumed for irrigation
Water consumed by auxiliary buildings
Water consumed by E&G buildings
2) Acreage (Main 392 & HSC 46)
3) Students enrolled Fall 2002
4) University personnel Fall 2002
5) Gross Square Feet
18,898 KGAL
68,493 KGAL
129,041 KGAL
216,432 KGAL
438 acres
20,577 students
4,184 number of employees
4,886,746 GSF
6) Calculated Actual FY02-03 Baseline Measures
Water consumed for irrigation
118
Water consumed by auxiliary buildings
9
Water consumed by E&G buildings
14
Water consumed per GSF
2. Estimated FY03-04 consumption
Estimated water consumed for irrigation
Estimated water consumed by auxiliary buildings
Estimated water consumed by E&G buildings
Estimated water consumed based on GSF
.11
gallons per day per acre
gallons per day per student
gallons per day per
students & employees
gallons per day per GSF
24,067 KGAL
74,028 KGAL
142,469 KGAL
212,607 KGAL
a. Calculations:
i.
Water consumed for irrigation
Calculation based on the average of actual consumption of water for irrigation
purposes in FY01-02 and FY02-03 times the number of acres.
ii. Water consumed by auxiliary buildings
Calculation based on the average of actual consumption of water by buildings
identified as auxiliaries including dining halls, residence halls, etc. in FY01-02 and
FY02-03 times the number students enrolled in Fall 2003.
iii. Water consumed by E&G buildings
Calculation based on the average of actual consumption of water by E&G buildings
identified as academic, administrative, etc. in FY01-02 and FY02-03 times the
number of enrolled students and full time & part time University personnel in Fall
2003
iv. Water consumed per GSF
Calculation based on the average of actual consumption of water by all buildings in
FY01-02 and FY02-03 times gross square feet (GSF).
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b. Data used in calculations:
The data reflecting the actual water consumption in FY03-04 was not compiled in time to
meet the July 30, 2004 deadline date for the Long-Term Water Efficiency Plan. The
data measures (acres, number of students, number of University personnel, and GSF)
were obtained from the appropriate ECU Fact Book. Below is a summary of data:
i.
Acreage (Main 417 & HSC 51)
ii. Students enrolled Fall 2003
iii. University personnel Fall 2003
iv. Gross Square Feet
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468 acres
21,756 students
4,397 number of employees
5,206,648 GSF
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Usage Comparison
FY01-02 KGAL
26,151
67,490
134,064
227,704
Irrigation
Auxiliary Water
E&G Water
TOTAL
FY02-03 KGAL
18,898
68,493
129,041
216,432
Cost Comparison
Irrigation
Auxiliary Water & Sewer
E&G Water & Sewer
TOTAL
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$
$
$
$
FY01-02 Cost
53,495
361,466
710,025
1,124,986
$
$
$
$
FY02-03 Cost
43,924
373,864
687,738
1,105,525
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FY01-02 Usage & Cost
FY01-02 KGAL
26,151
67,490
134,064
227,704
Irrigation
Auxiliary Water
E&G Water
TOTAL
Irrigation
Auxiliary Water & Sewer
E&G Water & Sewer
TOTAL
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$
$
$
$
FY01-02 Cost
53,495
361,466
710,025
1,124,986
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FY01-02 Usage & Cost
Irrigation
Auxiliary Water
Auxiliary Sewer
E&G Water
E&G Sewer
TOTAL
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$
$
$
$
$
$
FY01-02 Cost
Breakdown
53,495
139,931
221,536
279,382
430,643
1,124,986
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FY02-03 Usage & Cost
FY02-03 KGAL
18,898
68,493
129,041
216,432
Irrigation
Auxiliary Water
E&G Water
TOTAL
Irrigation
Auxiliary Water & Sewer
E&G Water & Sewer
TOTAL
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$
$
$
$
FY02-03 Cost
43,924
373,864
687,738
1,105,525
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FY02-03 Usage & Cost
Irrigation
Auxiliary Water
Auxiliary Sewer
E&G Water
E&G Sewer
TOTAL
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$
$
$
$
$
$
FY02-03 Cost
Breakdown
43,924
143,919
229,945
272,843
414,895
1,105,525
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D. Previous Water Conservation Measures
[List previous water conservation measures at facility and within agency.]
1. Water Conservation Measures
Below is a list of implemented measures to conserve water and to control water and
sewer utility costs.
(Ken Kisida, Executive Director, Facilities Services, East Carolina University.)
a. KW peak shaving by chilled water supply temperature setback
b. Unoccupied building temperature setback. Concentrating weekend and Friday
afternoon classes in specific buildings allows for temperature setback in
unoccupied buildings and reducing chiller make-up water.
c. Computerized irrigation system reduces water consumption
d. Use of cooling tower controls to reduce blowdown using high cycles of
concentration, monitor leaks and overflow conditions.
e. Operation of AC economizer cycles
f. Installation of Central Chilled Water plants
g. Installation of ground water wells for cooling tower water supplies
h. Installation of adjacent building chilled water piping based on excess chiller
capacity to reduce stand-alone chiller units
i. Aggressive reporting of leaking faucets and valves by Sanitation Inspection
Team including Preventive Maintenance inspector and Housekeeping Services
staff.
See FSSP 32-0008 NC Department of Environment & Natural
Resources (NCDENR) Sanitation Inspection and FSSP 35-0006 Preparation
for Sanitary Inspections.
j. Incorporation of low flow toilets in new construction
k. Recirculation of water in Sonic Plaza water wall
Below is a list of measures used to reduce air conditioned loads in buildings which
reduces the amount of water consumed by cooling towers:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
T8 bulbs and electronic ballasts
Occupancy sensors and time clocks for active interior lighting control
Low E glass windows
LED exit signs
Aggressive steam trap maintenance program
Campus wide email notification during potential high electric demands periods to
shut down non-essential services, computers, lights, etc.
g. Active building pressure control systems to limit infiltration
h. Increased Roof Insulation greater than the Energy Code (Increase from min R15
to R20)
i. University wide summer operating hours
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2. Computerized irrigation system reduces water consumption
Grounds Services central control irrigation system, Maxicom, provides irrigation in
the most water conscious manner. By using a weather station, Maxicom determines
how much water is lost daily and only puts back that much water through irrigation.
This system also detects leaks, maximizes run times, and compresses the amount of
time it takes to irrigate, making shorter water windows. This system is currently used
in various areas surrounding properties on Charles Boulevard including Allied Health
complex and Carol Belk building, Blount intramural fields, Grounds Services
Complex, ECU Athletic complex, 14th Street properties including Facilities Services
warehouse and the Moving Services/Recycling building, and College Hill properties
including Jones Residence Hall and Galley dining facility and Todd Dining Hall.
Additional areas are being considered for future expansion of the system.
Grounds Services utilizes the “Cycle+Soak” option on the irrigation controllers
allowing the water to infiltrate at the soil's own pace. In addition, “Rain Cans” are
used to stop irrigation systems from running when it is raining on all controllers that
are equipped for the device, approximately 75% of the irrigation controllers.
FSSP 34-0007, Facilities Services Irrigation Schedule, details Grounds Services
irrigation schedule. Grounds Services conducts 95% of required watering in the
early morning hours and minimizes the number of days vegetation is irrigated.
Grounds Services does not use public water or well water for irrigation on the Health
Sciences Campus. The water used for ornamentals and turf irrigation is taken from
Laupus Lake, a storm water retention pond located on the Health Sciences Campus
grounds. This pond is recharged with each rainfall and does not impact surface or
ground water recharge.
(John Gill, Assistant Director, Facilities Services – Grounds Services, East Carolina
University.)
3. Installation of ground water wells for cooling tower water supplies
As discussed in the Strategic Energy Plan completed in August 2003, East Carolina
University Facilities Services has been unsuccessful in negotiating sewer credit with
Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) for evaporating potable water in the
University’s cooling towers. Realizing that potable water from GUC is not the only
viable option, the University investigated water well capacity necessary to support
the University’s main chiller plants on both campuses.
As such, the University installed three water wells on each campus, for each of the
three major area aquifers, Black Creek, Cape Fear, and Pee Dee. These wells are
controlled with variable speed drives to maintain a set pressure in the distribution
system. They are connected to the University’s building automation system to
provide flow and pressure information and to sequence the operation to avoid
withdrawing more than 100,000 gallons of water in a 24-hour period from either the
Black Creek or Cape Fear aquifers. Water chemistry variations in the various
aquifers were evaluated as a design criteria to minimize system problems.
The water from this system is used for cooling tower make-up and irrigation as well
as for cooling and scrubbing in the University’s medical waste incinerator system. As
these wells are not designed nor permitted to be used for potable water, the system
is physically separated from the GUC’s supply of potable water. Utilization of this
water helps reduce peak demand loads on the GUC system. The current and
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projected use of this resource is seasonal facilitating recovery of the ground water
system during low use periods. The conjunctive use of surface and ground water
promotes sustainability of the University’s vital water resources.
(David Lancaster, Director, Facilities Maintenance – Health Sciences Campus, East Carolina
University.)
4. Water Conservation Measures in Boiler Operations
Main Campus:
 Boiler surface blow-off is on an automatic system using conductivity in lieu of
continuous blow-off.
Main Campus and Health Sciences Campus:
 All main header steam traps are on an annual replacement schedule to prevent
excessive steam use. All secondary systems are on a 5-year replacement
schedule and are tested periodically to verify proper operation.

Steam Plant bearing water is recovered as make-up water for the Steam Plant’s
boilers.
(Robert Newell, Supervisor, Facilities Services – Utilities Services Main Campus Steam
Plant, East Carolina University.)
5. Water Conservation Measures in Main Campus HVAC Operations
During 2003-2004, Facilities Services implemented the campus-wide aqua-track
system that allows monitoring water usage, chemical doses, bleed rates, and makeup water at all cooling towers in real time 24 hours a day. All information is charted
and reviewed by HVAC personnel at the end of each week to insure that water is
being used appropriately. When inappropriate uses of water are reported, a
technician is sent to inspect the system.
As a result of the real time monitoring, two stuck valves were discovered within days
of the problem occurring. A stuck valve would allow water to over flow out of the
tower into a drain. A problem such as a stuck valve could result in a cooling tower
using in excess of one million gallons of water that was not required in just one
month. If the HVAC shop had not been monitoring water usage, the technician
would not have found the problems until the water bill had arrived and revealed the
large usage.
According to the ECU Supervisor, Facilities Services – Utilities Services HVAC, ECU
is the only campus in the UNC system that monitors water usage in real time.
(Ken Yarnell, Supervisor, Facilities Services – Utilities Services Main Campus HVAC, East
Carolina University.)
6. Showerheads in Residence Halls
Campus Living replaced all standard showerheads in each of its fifteen Residence
Halls with low-flow showerheads. These devices effectively reduce water
consumption from greater than 5 gallon per minute/showers to 2.5 gallon per
minute/showers as well as reducing energy needed for water heating.
(FSSP 30-0005, Water Conservation Measures.)
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7. Facilities Services Standard Practices addressing water conservation measures
ECU Campus Operations – Facilities Services developed FSSP 30-0005, Water
Conservation Measures, to outline the University’s financially feasible water
conservation measures at three levels of water conservation urgency.
a. Normal Conservation Procedures - Normal conservation procedures are
continuous and on-going financially feasible water conservation measures
implemented by Facilities Services.
b. Phase I Conservation Procedures – Facilities Services’ normal conservation
procedures are considered adequate unless a more aggressive measure is
indicated in the Phase I section. Phase I conservation procedures are more
aggressive financially feasible water conservation measures to control water
uses by Facilities Services. The Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus
Operations or his designee shall authorize implementation and revocation of
Phase I water conservation measures per State directives, local situations, etc.
c. Phase II Conservation Procedures – Facilities Services’ normal conservation and
Phase I procedures are considered adequate unless a critical measure is
indicated in Phase II section. Phase II conservation procedures are critical
financially feasible water conservation measures to control water uses by
Facilities Services.
The Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus
Operations or his designee shall authorize implementation and revocation of
Phase II water conservation measures per State directives, local situations, etc.
The University addressed conservation measures for each use of water outlined in
the guidance materials developed by the Water System Protection Team. For
example, FSSP 30-0005 describes normal conservation procedures for irrigation of
lawns and ornamental plants by noting the central control irrigation system. FSSP
34-0007, Facilities Services Irrigation Schedule, details Grounds Services
irrigation schedule and the use of storm water for ornamental and grass irrigation at
Health Sciences Campus.
Other FSSPs are incorporated by reference in Section I – Maintenance Programs.
8. Utility Conservation & Awareness Committee / Conservation Awareness Team
The Water Conservation Liaison serves on the University Utility Conservation &
Awareness Committee (UC&AC) (formerly known as the Utility Conservation
Committee) which functions as the Conservation Awareness Team established at the
request of the State Energy Office to implement the outreach and education program
designed by the State Energy Office USI Education committee.
The UC&AC continues to be involved with conservation efforts including, but not
limited to, the following:

Developing a hot water curtailment program for restrooms and break areas

Developing an individual conservation program supporting the education and
promotion of conservation efforts by individuals and departments
Below is a list of measures used to reduce air conditioned loads in buildings which
reduces the amount of water consumed by cooling towers:

Implementing unoccupied setback program
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




Implementing shorter operating hours at Joyner Library and reducing lighting in
stack areas
Distributing peak alert notices and information regarding peak savings to the
campus community
Using energy saving florescent bulbs in lieu of incandescent light bulbs
Modifying Minges doors so that they will not automatically lock open but can be
locked open when needed
Evaluating the impact that the early August start-up has on utility costs for future
planning consideration
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E. Prioritized Conservation Opportunities
The following water conservation opportunities were identified based on primary sources of use including, but not limited to, personal
water consumption, laboratory consumption, cafeteria use, mechanical consumption, HVAC water use, cleaning use, janitorial use,
landscaping consumption, maintenance and contractor use. Three criteria were selected to prioritize the identified water
conservation opportunities: amount of water currently used, financial feasibility or affordability, and payback period. Each identified
water conservation opportunity was ranked accordingly as high, medium, or low priority.
In financial feasibility criteria, high priority indicates low to moderate cost, medium priority indicates moderate to high cost, and low
priority indicates not financial feasible.
In payback period criteria, high priority indicates immediate payback, medium priority indicates payback in a reasonable amount of
time, and low priority indicates payback will not be reached in a reasonable amount of time.
The opportunities ranking high in two or more criteria may be selected for immediate consideration based on funding availability.
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Current Water Use
#
Water
Conservation
Opportunity
1
Install low-flow
shower heads.
2
Install low-flow
faucet aerators on
hand sinks.
HIGH large amt
of water
consumed
currently
MEDIUM
- medium
amt of
water
consumed
currently
LOW low amt of
water
consumed
currently
Financial Feasibility
HIGH estimated
no cost or
low cost
MEDIUM
estimated
moderate
cost
LOW estimated
high cost
Payback Period
HIGH immediate
to rapid
payback
MEDIUM intermediate
to low
payback
Priority
LOW low to
never
seeing
payback
High
High - estimated no cost or low
cost
High - immediate to rapid payback
High
Medium
High - estimated no cost or low
cost
High - immediate to rapid payback
High
3
Phase in ultra lowflow, infrared/sonic
sensors in hand
sinks, as reasonable.
High
Low = high cost
Medium
Medium
4
Phase in ultra lowflow, infrared/sonic
sensors on toilets, as
reasonable.
High
Low = high cost
Medium
Medium
5
Upgrade ice makers
to more energy and
water efficient
models.
High
Low = high cost
Medium
Medium
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Current Water Use
#
6
7
8
9
Water
Conservation
Opportunity
Upgrade Dining
Services
dishwashers to more
energy and water
efficient models.
Specify energy and
water efficiency
cloths washers in
laundry equipment
vendor contract used
to supply washers in
Residence Halls.
Upgrade cage
washer in
Comparative
Medicine to a more
water and energy
efficient model.
Adjust swimming
pool levels and re-fill
settings to minimize
swimmer splash and
overfill potential.
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HIGH large amt
of water
consumed
currently
MEDIUM
- medium
amt of
water
consumed
currently
LOW low amt of
water
consumed
currently
Financial Feasibility
HIGH estimated
no cost or
low cost
MEDIUM
estimated
moderate
cost
LOW estimated
high cost
Payback Period
HIGH immediate
to rapid
payback
MEDIUM intermediate
to low
payback
Priority
LOW low to
never
seeing
payback
High
Low = high cost
Medium
Medium
High
Medium
High - immediate to rapid payback
High
High
Low = high cost
Medium
Medium
Medium
High - estimated no cost or low
cost
High - immediate to rapid payback
High
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Current Water Use
HIGH large amt
of water
consumed
currently
MEDIUM
- medium
amt of
water
consumed
currently
LOW low amt of
water
consumed
currently
Financial Feasibility
HIGH estimated
no cost or
low cost
MEDIUM
estimated
moderate
cost
Payback Period
HIGH immediate
to rapid
payback
MEDIUM intermediate
to low
payback
Priority
LOW low to
never
seeing
payback
#
Water
Conservation
Opportunity
10
Upgrade cart
washer in
incinerator room to
a more water and
energy efficient
model.
Moderate
Low = high cost
Low
Low
11
Install automatic
shut-offs on
sterilizers at HSC.
Low
Medium
HIGH - immediate to rapid payback
Medium
12
Capture
condensate from
Brody to use in
cooling tower
supply water.
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
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LOW estimated
high cost
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F. Target Reduction Goal
Recognizing water consumption as a controllable expense, the University has aggressively
instituted energy management measures from no/low cost efforts to major capital improvements
over the past 7 years. As a result, ECU has already realized a majority of the savings potential
associated with these measures.
In addition, the forecasted increasing enrollment,
corresponding increase in University personnel, and the construction of more than a half million
square feet of new space and extensive renovation of an additional 200,000 gross square feet
afforded by the 2000 bond referendum will significantly increase the University’s total water
consumption over the next 5 years although the University has required the design of new and
renovated space to include the latest water conservation measures.
Since ECU has exhausted the majority of available savings potential associated with current
square footage and has significant growth in energy efficient square footage scheduled and
funded, the University’s total water consumption will increase even with the support and
direction provided through the Governor’s Utility Savings Initiative.
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G. Selected Actions and Timelines
#
Water Conservation
Opportunity
Actions Needed
Internal approval of project
for R&R funding
Responsible Party
Deadline
Director, FE&AS
approved
funding approved in FY0304 R&R line for Steam
Plant repairs funded by
COPS
R&R funding available
Director, FE&AS
2
Correct steaming manholes
on the emergency line to
reduce excessive
condensation of steam
Bid project
Award contract(s)
Project work commence
Project work completed
Bid project
Award contract(s)
Project work commence
Project work completed
Supervisor, Steam Plant
Supervisor, Steam Plant
Awarded contractor
Awarded contractor
Project Manager, FE&AS
Project Manager, FE&AS
Awarded contractor
Awarded contractor
3
Adjust swimming pool
levels and re-fill settings to
minimize swimmer splash
and overfill potential
Direct recommendation to
appropriate dept
responsible for swimming
pool levels for action
Director, Resource Mgmt CO
Internal approval of project
for R&R funding
Director, FE&AS
R&R funding available
Director, FE&AS
Engineer selection
Bid project
Award contract(s)
Project work commence
Project Manager, FE&AS
Project Manager, FE&AS
Project Manager, FE&AS
Awarded contractor
funding approved in FY0304 R&R funded by COPS
not specified
not specified
not specified
not specified
Project work completed
Awarded contractor
not specified
1
4
Replace leaky header nonreturn valves
Repair Wright Circle
fountain
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Status
completed
work to be scheduled &
completed during week of
annual steam outage-May
05
Jun-04
Jul-04
Jul-04
Oct-04
completed
Aug-04
approved
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completed
Project Mgr not assigned
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As equipment replacements are required and renovations and new construction are designed and specified, Facilities Services and
Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services makes the following systematic upgrades and installations in water efficiency
measures:
Main Campus
 Install low-flow shower heads.
 Install low-flow faucet aerators on hand sinks.
 Install low-flow toilets.
 Construction of new West End Dining facility includes energy and water efficient mechanical dishwashers.
Health Sciences Campus
 Install 1.6 gpf toilets in the older outlying facilities (ex. Medical Pavilion, Quadrangle) on the Health Sciences Campus.
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H. Employee Education and Awareness Program
[List steps to implementation and components specific to your program.]
The University Utility Conservation & Awareness Committee (UC&AC) supports utility
conservation, water conservation, water quality management, resource management, and
sustainability efforts by members of University community. The UC&AC also functions as the
Conservation Awareness Team established at the request of the State Energy Office to
implement the outreach and education program designed by the State Energy Office USI
Education committee.
With the support of the Chancellor, the UC&AC communicates water conservation information
with University community including, but not limited to, water conservation plans, water
conservation methods, and water use restrictions. The UC&AC periodically reminds the
University community of water conservation efforts and notifies faculty, staff, and students of
recurring problems with compliance or any changes in policy. As new water conservation efforts
are implemented, the UC&AC communicates these changes to members of the University
community. In the event that restrictions, mandates, and directives are issued at the county,
city, or State levels, the UC&AC communicates with the University community regarding
required water restrictions.
With the support of the Chancellor, the UC&AC recommends water conservation measures to
the University community for implementation when financially feasible.
When financially feasible, the UC&AC shall make posters highlighting water conservation and
proper methods of water use and notices highlighting NC laws and regulations on water
conservation and sustainability available to members of the University community for posting in
areas of water consumption.
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I.
Maintenance Program
[List steps to implementation and components specific to your program.]
1. Preventive Maintenance Activities
Facilities Services routinely performs a broad range of maintenance and operational
activities that inherently recognize leaks and malfunctioning equipment, as well as, ensure
accurate measuring and reporting of water usage.
The following tasks and activities are examples of the broad range of preventive
maintenance activities routinely performed by Facilities Services personnel:
Task
Inspections
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
Monitoring
Shop
Buildings
HVAC
HVAC
Steam
Plumbing
Plumbing
Grounds
System
Rooms/Facility
Mechanical
Instrumentation
Condensate Pumps
Fire Suppression
Pools
Maxicom irrigation
system
Frequency
Qtr
Weekly/ Qtr/ Annual
Annual
Qtr
Weekly/ Annual
Weekly
Daily, on central
control computer
Description
Restroom, Leaks, Stains
Leak Checks
Flow Calibration
Leak Checks
Leak Checks
Leak Checks
Checks leaks, overflow
situations
Other, misc.
irrigation systems
Daily, by crews
observing sites
Check for leaks, blow-out
situations, etc.
(Wayne Reeves, Assistant Director, Facilities Services – Main Campus Maintenance Engineering,
East Carolina University.)
2. Facilities Services Standard Practices
ECU Campus Operations – Facilities Services documents and outlines policies,
procedures, and aspects of the preventive maintenance program in the Facilities Services
Standard Practice series (FSSP) available on the Facilities Services web page
www.ecu.edu/facility_serv/ or specifically at Facilities Standard Practice Manuals
htttp://www.ecu.edu/facility_serv/fssp/numericalindex.htm .
The following FSSPs are incorporated by reference:
a. ECU Campus Operations – Facilities Services has developed a series of FSSPs
outlining procedures associated with natural disasters.
FSSP 23-0001.3, Health
Sciences Campus – Water System Outages or Problems, outlines procedures to
address water system outages or problems on Health Sciences Campus although the
loss of domestic water from Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) for extended periods
of time is unlikely. However, a broken main or contamination of a water source could
result in an interruption to the water supply to the Health Sciences Campus.
Malfunctions in the GUC system or on the Health Sciences Campus system could result
in short-term interruptions or disturbances affecting the domestic water system.
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b. The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
performs an annual Sanitation inspection of the University’s buildings.
EH&S
coordinates pre-inspections and interim sanitation inspections through Facilities
Services. These inspections are conducted using the same criteria as the NCDENR
inspections. Representatives from Facilities Services, Housekeeping Services, and
EH&S conduct these inspections. Where appropriate, representatives from other
departments (Athletics, Student Recreational Services, etc.) also participate in
inspections of their areas of purview.
FSSP 32-0008, NC Department of
Environmental & Natural Resources (NCDENR) Sanitation Inspection, outlines
responsibilities, procedures for participation in these inspections including preinspections, and methods to address items discovered during a pre-inspection or cited
by the inspector. FSSP 35-0006, Preparation for Sanitary Inspections, outlines
Housekeeping Services efforts in anticipation of the annual Sanitation inspection. These
efforts include aggressive reporting of leaking faucets and valves.
c. ECU Campus Operations – Facilities Services has a direct impact on energy
conservation through four phases of operations: New Building Construction and Major
Renovation; Building Operation; Building Maintenance; and Building System Upgrades.
A major focus of these four phases is on projects that have the most energy-saving
potential. FSSP 33-4001, Facilities Services Energy Plan, outlines efforts and
responsibilities in the different phases. Facilities Services has developed energy
operating plans for University facilities including, but not limited to, residence halls,
academic and administration buildings, Student Recreation Center.
d. East Carolina University has two primary shifts of Housekeepers that have the
responsibility to properly clean all campus buildings, both on and off campus sites. In
the course of their daily work, Housekeepers routinely view all campus facilities. And in
doing so, Housekeepers will discover building discrepancies, including, but not limited to,
drains stopped-up, toilets stopped-up, toilets running water, faucets leaking, water
fountain not working/not working properly, etc. while performing these routine
housekeeping duties and tasks. Any and all building discrepancies or problems shall be
properly reported through the ECU work order system. All Housekeepers shall complete
a Housekeeper’s Building Report to report these discrepancies/problems as they are
found per FSSP 35-0013, Housekeeping Building Reports.
e. North Carolina environmental health rules govern the water temperatures in a number of
different areas from a number of different points of use. FSSP 33-4001, Water
Temperatures Standards, has been developed to set a standard for these hot water
temperatures and to apply a monitoring scheme to assure appropriate hot water
temperatures are maintained.
f.
FSSP 33-4013, Sonic Plaza, outlines responsibilities for maintenance, upgrades, and
operational procedures associated with the Sonic Plaza. The Sonic Plaza is an
architectural element of the Library complex that includes a ground cloud and water wall.
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3. Construction Standards
ECU Campus Operations – Facilities Services is responsible for the operation, maintenance,
and renovation of the educational buildings, utilities, and grounds of the ECU campus.
Campus Operations requires construction that is complete, durable, easily maintained, energy
efficient, and compatible with existing and planned systems. Campus Operations has
developed Construction Standards to express the University’s requirements in different
construction areas and are intended as a guide for the Design Professional in developing
project designs. These Construction Standards are written from the viewpoint of Campus
Operations and generally name Facilities Engineering and Architectural Services as the
entity representing ECU in administering the design and construction of University facilities.
The Construction Standards state that ECU is extremely interested in initiatives in energy
management such as sustainable building designs that effect lower operation costs and good
stewardship of State funds and natural resources. The Construction Standards explain that
the simplest and most effective method of energy conservation is to turn things off when not in
use. To this end, spaces with similar occupancy schedules should be grouped together, to the
extent possible, on the same HVAC system, to accommodate unoccupied shutdown.
The Construction Standards are available on the Facilities Services web page
www.ecu.edu/facility_serv/ or specifically at Construction Standards
http://www.ecu.edu/facility_serv/Construction%20Standards/TableofContents.htm .
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J. Important Contacts:
[List contact information useful to you in compiling your report, for future reference.]
1. Please contact Rebecca Bizzell at email bizzellh@mail.ecu.edu and phone (252) 3286858 regarding this Plan.
2. The Plan was reviewed and approved by
Rebecca Bizzell
Director, Resource Management - Campus Operations
USI Liaison / Water Efficiency Coordinator
William Bagnell
Director, Facilities Engineering and Architectural Services
Ken Kisida
Executive Director, Facilities Services - Main Campus
David Lancaster
Director, Facilities Maintenance - Health Sciences Campus
George W. Harrell, PhD
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Operations
3. In addition, the following positions contributed to the Plan:
a. Main Campus

Assistant Director, Grounds Services

Assistant Director, Utilities Services
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Assistant Director, Maintenance Engineering
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HVAC Shop Supervisor
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Steam Plant Supervisor

Environmental Manager, Environmental Health & Safety Office

Plumbing Shop Supervisor
b. Health Sciences Campus

Incinerator Technician

HVAC Shop Supervisor

Steam Plant Supervisor

Plumbing Shop Supervisor
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K. Essential Water Uses
[List essential water uses, and reasoning or regulation that requires each use.]
East Carolina University, a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, is a public
doctoral university committed to meeting the educational needs of North Carolina. It offers
baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and
professional fields, including medicine. In support of this mission, East Carolina University
facilities include offices, conference rooms, break rooms, restrooms, classrooms, teaching labs,
research labs, research animal housing, art studios, dining facilities, residence halls, laundry
rooms, student health facilities, recreation facilities, athletic program fields and facilities, medical
and clinical service facilities, child care operations, etc. East Carolina University is supported by
an internal Facilities Services operation that provides painting, carpentry, masonry, automotive,
housekeeping, grounds, moving, and recycling services; supports plumbing, HVAC, electrical,
and boiler systems; and conducts construction and renovation projects. In addition, the
University supports internal operations including, but not limited to, athletics, dining, police,
printing, recreational services, etc. In essence, East Carolina University is an independent entity
with the same essential water uses as any residential community including, but not limited to,
the following:
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Uses in restrooms: faucets, toilets, urinals
Uses in break rooms: faucets, refrigerators, ice makers, dishwashers
Uses in residence halls and child care operations: faucets, toilets, urinals, showers,
refrigerators, ice makers, dishwashers, washing machines
Uses in dining facilities: faucets, refrigerators, ice makers, dishwashers
Uses in labs, research animal housing, student health services, medical and clinical
operations: faucets, toilets, urinals, showers, refrigerators, ice makers, dishwashers,
washing machines, autoclaves, eyewash stations, safety showers, aquariums
Uses in facilities that support physical education requirements, recreational activities, and
athletic programs: faucets, toilets, urinals, showers, refrigerators, ice makers, washing
machines, drinking fountains, swimming pools
Outdoor uses: landscaping; irrigation; particulate emission control; operation of decorative
fountains, pools, and Sonic Plaza ground cloud and water wall; dust suppression
Maintenance uses: cleaning; washing; rinsing; floor washing; window washing; washing
building exteriors and outside structures and surfaces including streets, sidewalks, and
parking lots; washing vehicles including off-road and self-propelled equipment; washing
boats; air emission wet scrubbers; using water for clean-up as required by health code
Systems requiring water use: single-pass cooling systems, chiller systems, boiler systems,
air washers, boiler scrubbers
Other uses: drinking fountains, photo processing, vending machines, uses in art studios and
classrooms for painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, metal design, ceramics, textile
design, wood design
ECU Campus Operations – Facilities Services developed FSSP 30-0005, Water Conservation
Measures, to outline the University’s financially feasible water conservation measures at three
levels of water conservation urgency. When aggressive conservation measures are required,
essential water uses may be curtailed or drastically reduced.
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L. Continuous Improvement
[Explain your plan for continuous improvement.]
For FY04-05, the University Utility Conservation & Awareness Committee (UC&AC) shall
continue to meet quarterly to evaluate progress on specified actions, communicate progress,
and designate new targets, as necessary. At the beginning of each subsequent fiscal year, the
UC&AC will re-evaluate water conservation efforts at ECU, analyze progress, and identify new
target areas for water efficiency. The UC&AC will also review drought stages for Pitt County
and maintain awareness of drought status and any city, county, or State ordinance changes that
impact water use.
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