The treatment, storage and supply of water is energy intensive, and a large proportion of the cost of water goes to pay for electricity costs.

If we reduce water consumption we also reduce energy consumption throughout the water supply chain.  Without adequate thought and planning for future water costs, commercial building investments can be expensive dinosaurs with high maintenance costs and reduced life expectancies.Initial new construction or refit costs are higher in the construction phase but the payback of such investments as efficient plumbing design, electronic faucets, water conserving flush toilets, and spring loaded fixtures will be offset with lower maintenance costs and longer life expectancies of the structure.

• At Optima Engineering, our objectives in water conservation for commercial buildings are:
  
                Reduced running costs of energy and water usage
                Maximize the efficiency of use
                Optimization of space and equipment usage
                Achieve continued building value through balancing the economy, efficiency, effectiveness
                and quality of solutions provided.
                Waste Avoidance

We can reduce running costs and water usage by optimizing the plumbing infrastructure to maintain efficient transport of water throughout the building.

Engineering plumbing design to achieve the most efficient and direct path from source to usage can significantly reduce both water consumption and energy costs associated with water delivery.

Fixture assessment can also significantly impact water usage.  Electronic sensor faucets, spring loaded or adjusting flush valves and low water usage toilets impact overall water usage  .Moving hot water heaters closer to the end use can also conserve water by reducing water waste through running faucets to move the hot water through the system.

The value of energy conservation is that it makes long term economic and environmental sense.  Enhancing efficiency in areas such as water conservation reduces bottom line operating costs, increases profit margins and minimizes air, water and soil pollution. Saving energy means saving money.