Water Management Opportunities

Justin A. Spenillo, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Water Management is a vital component of an efficient laboratory. Although the cost of water currently does not make paybacks on water projects attractive, the truth is that environmentally and economically, water is a valuable resource that must be managed. Over the past three years, EPA has been assessing water management at its facilities nationwide. During this process, numerous water management opportunities, often with significant savings, have been discovered during the course of a 1-2 day visit. This presentation will summarize a number of these opportunities as a way to share what we have learned.

Labs21 Connection:

This presentation is noteworthy as it presents "lessons learned" collected over three years and over 15 laboratories visited. Viewers can be assured that they will walk away with knowledge of how to better manage water at their facility and/or have a specific project which they can implement at their facility. The principles of the Labs21 Approach are evident in that it promotes one element, water management, of a sustainable facility. By promoting water management, the ideals of minimized environmental impact, building sustainability, and efficiency are simultaneously supported.

Biography:

Justin A. Spenillo is a member of the Sustainable Facilities Practices Branch at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Primary work responsibilities include management of both the Green Power Purchasing Program and Water Management Program. The EPA Green Power Purchasing Program was recognized in 2004 with the Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management. Additionally, his education includes a M.A. in Science, Technology, and Public Policy (focus Environmental Policy) from George Washington University and a B.A. in Biology from Franklin & Marshall College.

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