ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AT KSC

Permitting & Compliance - Water Quality Program - Water Conservation

Water conservation is the responsibility of all personnel and contractors at KSC. Water use is monitored by the St. Johns River Water Management District in the form of a Consumptive Use Permit which places limits on the amount of water KSC can consume. Additionally, Executive Order 13423 establishes conservation goals for all federal facilities requiring a reduction in water use of 2% annually through 2015.

All KSC employees and tenants should carry out their day-to-day functions with good water conservation practices and should report water waste from improperly operating equipment to the appropriate Trouble Call Office.

All KSC programs, organizations, and contractors should ensure efficient and cost-effective utility use by applying water conservation techniques to the operation and maintenance of KSC systems. All KSC programs, organizations, and contractors should ensure that new construction and modifications are compliant with Federal and NASA water conservation mandates. In addition to conserving water, all KSC organizations are expected to contribute to KSC water consumption deliverables required by NASA Headquarters such as budget exhibits, reports, self-assessments, spot check responses, and special data collections as required.

The following websites provide information on residential and commercial water conservation strategies and initiatives that can be implemented at KSC or at home.

Related Links:
EPA Water Use Efficiency Homepage
St. Johns River Water Management District Watering Restrictions
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Conservation
H2OUSE Water Saver
Water, Use it Wisely
Conserve Florida Water Clearinghouse

If you need further assistance, please contact Doug Durham (321-867-8429) or Tom Price (321-867-8988).