32 C.F.R. § 650.64 Water conservation.
Title 32 - National Defense
(a) Reduce consumption. All uses of water will be periodically surveyed and action taken to reduce water consumption wherever possible. The design and construction of new facilities and processes will consider minimized consumption of water, in particular potable water, as a major parameter. Vegetation and landscaping will be selected for the particular climate and geographical location so as to minimize or eliminate the need for irrigation. (b) Reuse-recycle. In addition to reducing initial water consumption, water conservation measures will include the reuse or recycling of wastewater whenever practicable. The design methodology for new or for modification of old facilities and processes will identify potential re-use or recycling of wastewater alternatives and such alternatives will be selected whenever it is determined economically competitive with “once through” processes. Examples include closed cycle cooling systems for power plants and the use of land based sewage treatment systems. (c) Erosion Control. Operations will be scheduled and designed to reduce or eliminate the destruction of vegetation and other ground cover which prevents erosion and stream siltation. Siting of new facilities will consider topography and soil conditions to reduce construction in areas sensitive to erosion. Construction techniques and methods that minimize erosion will be identified in all construction contracts and design/construction specifications. Large parking lots, roof areas, aircraft facilities, and roads which result in rapid runoff will be minimized wherever practicable. Periodic surveys will be made to identify areas where erosion has occurred and action will be initiated to control further erosion such as planting vegetation; controlling and, where necessary, impounding stormwater from areas of rapid runoff.
Title 32: National Defense
PART 650—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT (AR 200–1)
Subpart C—Water Resources Management
Standards and Procedures
§ 650.64 Water conservation.
