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. Agencies are also required to include water-efficient elements in new construction per the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings.
Plan and Measure
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Outlines steps, templates, and key resources for agencies developing a comprehensive water management program.September 29, 2023 -
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.March 26, 2025 -
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.January 17, 2024 -
Provides information about low or zero water and provides strategies on how to design and implement low or zero water buildings.March 20, 2025
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Describes the relationship between the facility water cycle and related emissions, and how emissions are calculated and reported federally.January 3, 2024
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Provides high-performance design options, considerations, and example projects related to key low or zero water building design elements.April 4, 2025
Key Resources
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