Austin, TX supports water reclamation in buildings with Onsite Water Reuse Systems Pilot Incentive

Austin, TX Onsite Water Reuse Systems Pilot Incentive

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The two-year pilot funds qualifying OWRS in commercial and mixed-use building projects. An OWRS captures and uses non-potable water like stormwater where drinking water isn't necessary. Successful applicants receive up to $250,000 for saving more than 1,000,000 gallons per year and up to $500,000 for systems saving more than 3,000,000 gallons per year. The pilot follows OWRS installations at the city's Permitting and Development Center estimated to reduce yearly potable water use by 75%.

Pilot / POC Water Supply Water Building Facilities & Infrastructure

Austin, TX

Municipality in Texas

United States

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Onsite Water Reuse Systems | AustinTexas.gov

In December 2020, the City of Austin adopted the Onsite Water Reuse Systems Ordinance, adding Chapter 15-13 to the City of Austin Code, to regulate the collection, treatment, and use of alternative water sources for non-potable uses in multi-family and commercial buildings. The graphic below shows alternative water sources in buildings.

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