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You should also review these general guidelines and best practices for managing water throughout the hotel.
- Use a water-saving swimming pool filter.
Replace pool filters with a new water-saving pool filter.
- Clean filters by dismantling and cleaning rather than backwashing.
A single backwashing with a traditional filter uses 180 to 250 gallons of water. (www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/watercon/tips/swf50way.htm)
- Backwash in non-sensitive areas.
Recycle backwash water in areas where appropriate.
- Lower pool water level to reduce loss of water through splashing.
- Only have water features that recycle water.
Only use water features such as fountains or waterfalls that recycle the water. Post signs letting the public know the water is recycling in the fountain. Turn the water feature off during drought conditions and put up appropriate signage explaining why.
- Reduce stormwater runoff.
To remove debris from sidewalks and driveways, sweep or blow, never use a hose to wash these areas. Make sure sprinklers don't water the driveways or sidewalks. This contributes to stormwater runoff, taking the oils and chemicals to the creeks, lakes and drinking water supply.
- Use reclaimed water.
Reclaimed water or reuse water is wastewater treated, but not to potable standards. If available and allowed by local regulation, use reclaimed water for watering lawns, shrubs and flower beds. Check with your wastewater utility for information.
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