1. Reduce Operating Costs

Perhaps the most obvious and basic benefit of water conservation is a reduction in your regular water bill. Large companies can save hundreds of thousands of dollars every year by implementing “smart” water practices to lower consumption across the board. Several big corporations have even reported savings in the millions of dollars over the course of several years.

2. LEED Certification

Many US businesses strive to meet the requirements for certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Organizations must meet certain conservation standards before they can successfully apply. Becoming LEED certified shows your customers and contacts that you are doing your part to help the environment, which can provide a beneficial boost to public relations efforts.

3. Foster a Culture of Conservation

Adopting water conservation practices in your business and training employees to be mindful of their actions can be beneficial to your overall company culture. This mentality helps your workers understand how their individual actions impact the well-being of the environment and their employer. It also spreads awareness about water use outside of the office to your employees’ households and social circles.

4. Financial Benefit from Rebates

While government incentives aren’t available in all locations, many California businesses can reap direct financial reward by making simple changes to their plumbing system. Installing eco-friendly fixtures, like faucet aerators and low-capacity toilet tanks, can qualify your organization for rebates that defray the cost of the upgrade.

5. Stay Ahead of the Curve

The global demand for water will only increase in the years ahead, as the number of people and businesses continues to grow. In the event of extreme shortages in the United States, and California in particular, it’s likely that stricter government regulations regarding residential and commercial water conservation use will eventually be enacted. Adopting conservation practices now can help you avoid the need to scramble to meet the requirements of future legislation.