Water Systems
We will strive for responsible consumption of potable and nonpotable water sources and use best-practice stormwater management and reuse on campus.
2018 Pitt Sustainability Plan Goals
- CAMPUS: Strive towards a water-neutral campus, with a 3% reduction in water use by 2020 from 2017 baselines.
- EFFICIENCY: Embrace the Pittsburgh 2030 District goal of 50% reduction in water use intensity (consumption per square foot) by 2030 (below the historic district average).
- STANDARDS: Establish design standards and operational practices to achieve water use reduction goals.
- DRAINAGE: Reduce impervious surfaces 20% by 2030 (from 2017 baseline).
- STORMWATER: Divert 25% of stormwater from remaining impervious surfaces by 2030 (to rain gardens, bioswales, or rainwater harvesting tanks).
- DRINK: Work with the City of Pittsburgh to ensure clean, healthy drinking water for all in our community.