The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) provides agencies with guidance and direction on how to increase water efficiency and reduce water use in federal buildings and campuses.
The key water-related requirements are contained in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Learn more about water management requirements.
Plan and Measure
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Outlines steps, templates, and key resources for agencies developing a comprehensive water management program.November 24, 2025 -
Provides guidelines and technical resources on the selection and prioritization of water meters to help improve water management.March 27, 2025
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Helps users understand water supply trends and water vulnerabilities. -
Tools help agencies conduct comprehensive water evaluations required by Section 432 of EISA 2007.
Optimize
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Provides streamlined and updated operations and maintenance guidelines for water-using equipment.April 18, 2023 -
Highlights 14 best management practices to increase water efficiency and meet federal requirements as identified by FEMP and EPA.March 26, 2025
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Offers strategies for water efficiency in cooling towers in new and existing federal data centers.April 28, 2026 -
Enables federal agencies to screen sites for water efficiency opportunities and provides a qualitative score indicating water savings potential.
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Highlights commercially available water-saving technologies relevant to the federal sector.April 18, 2023
Expand
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Provides information about rainwater availability, rainwater harvesting regulations, and condensate capture opportunities in the United States.September 16, 2026 -
Provides information about low or zero water and provides strategies on how to design and implement low or zero water buildings.March 27, 2026
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Describes the relationship between the facility water cycle and related emissions, and how emissions are calculated and reported federally.September 25, 2025
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Provides high-performance design options, considerations, and example projects related to key low or zero water building design elements.March 27, 2026
Key Resources
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