Best Management Practices for Commercial and Institutional Water Users

The following guidebook for Commercial & Institutional BMPs is currently under review by TWDB:

Commercial & Institutional BMP Guidebook

Commercial use is defined as the use of water by a place of business, such as retail sales establishments, a hotel, restaurant, or office building. This does not include multi-family residences or agricultural, or industrial users.

Institutional use is defined as the use of water by an establishment dedicated to public service, such as a school, university, church, hospital, nursing home, park, prison, or government facility. All facilities dedicated to public service are considered institutional regardless of ownership.

Water consumption by commercial and institutional facilities varies, but typically use water in the following six areas, as applicable: restrooms, laundries, cooling and heating, landscapes, recreation, and kitchens. To conserve water efficiently, facilities should develop a water management plan.

Important Topics

Since June 2016, all new construction of state buildings and institutions of higher education facilities will be required to abide by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) water efficiency standards as directed by the 77th Texas Legislative session.

To quantify the effectiveness of water conservation techniques of your water management plan, refer to TWDB's guidance portfolio.

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